Brake Upgrade
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Brake Upgrade
I need some help guys. I tried searching and couldn't find the answer.
My question is....
Can I upgrade to Z06 rotors and calipers on by base C6 without any modification?
Thanks!!!
My question is....
Can I upgrade to Z06 rotors and calipers on by base C6 without any modification?
Thanks!!!
Burning Brakes
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From: austintown ohio
ZO6 calipers and rotors will bolt on with the use of ZO6 brake lines. The problem is that your wheels probably will not work with out spacer's so they will clear the caliper's. Stock Gumby wheels will work with a 10MM spacer, some aftermarket wheels will work with no spacer--Ace Slicks and some TSW models come to mind. Most of the time if you use a spacer you will have to install longer wheel lugs or some people use extended thread lug nuts. Search ZO6 brakes on a base in the General Discussion and the Tech section for lots of info and opinions. Many have done the swap with no problems.
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ZO6 calipers and rotors will bolt on with the use of ZO6 brake lines. The problem is that your wheels probably will not work with out spacer's so they will clear the caliper's. Stock Gumby wheels will work with a 10MM spacer, some aftermarket wheels will work with no spacer--Ace Slicks and some TSW models come to mind. Most of the time if you use a spacer you will have to install longer wheel lugs or some people use extended thread lug nuts. Search ZO6 brakes on a base in the General Discussion and the Tech section for lots of info and opinions. Many have done the swap with no problems.
My car already has Z06 wheels, so clearance should not be a problem.
I also plan on upgrading to SS brake lines.
Soooooo....I think I should be good to go.
Burning Brakes
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From: austintown ohio
If the wheels are real ZO6 wheels--width and offset for a ZO6--you will be okay. If they are replica ZO6 wheels made for a base with base sizes and offset I don't think they will work, but I am not sure. If they are real ZO6 wheels on a base they must be sticking outside of your body work because they are made for the wide body ZO6 fenders.
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If the wheels are real ZO6 wheels--width and offset for a ZO6--you will be okay. If they are replica ZO6 wheels made for a base with base sizes and offset I don't think they will work, but I am not sure. If they are real ZO6 wheels on a base they must be sticking outside of your body work because they are made for the wide body ZO6 fenders.
Racer
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If the wheels are real ZO6 wheels--width and offset for a ZO6--you will be okay. If they are replica ZO6 wheels made for a base with base sizes and offset I don't think they will work, but I am not sure. If they are real ZO6 wheels on a base they must be sticking outside of your body work because they are made for the wide body ZO6 fenders.
Maybe someone here has this set up?
10mm spacers should be okay... I'd like to explore the Z06 brakes as well.
