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Old Jan 26, 2025 | 12:31 PM
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The Z06 front caliper is slightly wider. I don't have mine installed yet but the measurements that I've taken for wheel fitment make me believe that the Z06 caliper has 1/4" less spoke clearance than the Z51 caliper. I seem to remember my stock wheels being tight enough to the caliper that 1/4" would be a big deal.
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Old Jan 26, 2025 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jpreston
The Z06 front caliper is slightly wider. I don't have mine installed yet but the measurements that I've taken for wheel fitment make me believe that the Z06 caliper has 1/4" less spoke clearance than the Z51 caliper. I seem to remember my stock wheels being tight enough to the caliper that 1/4" would be a big deal.
I never measured them but they look damn near the same as the Z51 calipers by eye. I was actually surprised by how little difference there was aside from the additonal pistons.
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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 01:07 AM
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I had to swap my stock wheels back on and I just measured it. On my silver 5 spokes, there's almost exactly 1/4" of spoke clearance to the front Z51 caliper. The Z06 caliper would be very tight if it clears at all, assuming all of my measurements are correct.

The Paragon 20mm spacers would be a decent option to make it work.
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Old Jan 10, 2026 | 08:10 PM
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Toni,, you should buy these brakes
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