G-Body C5 Vette Frt Brakes w/ Blazer ZQ8 Spindles (w/ drawing)
05-20-2012, 03:26 AM
#61
I Scored some 98 Blazer Spindles with hubs and dust shields over the weekend at the bone yard. 89 bucks for the pair.
The wheel sensors were missing from the hubs so I will need to plug that hole but more so hoping the hub bearings are in good shape so I can avoid spending 150 bucks each for new ones.
No way to tell as its a non serviceable assembly.. Seems to spin freely without any grinding or play in them..
What are you guys using for brake hoses and retaining hardware? Is there a Generic part/part number? Or are you guys using the vendors mentioned in this thread for the hoses to the calipers?
The wheel sensors were missing from the hubs so I will need to plug that hole but more so hoping the hub bearings are in good shape so I can avoid spending 150 bucks each for new ones.
No way to tell as its a non serviceable assembly.. Seems to spin freely without any grinding or play in them..
What are you guys using for brake hoses and retaining hardware? Is there a Generic part/part number? Or are you guys using the vendors mentioned in this thread for the hoses to the calipers?
05-20-2012, 09:57 AM
#62
Still looking for an answer on the brake hose/retainers used question if any one has part numbers.
Thanks
05-20-2012, 10:22 PM
#64
i have a set of c5/c6 pabs for sale along with ls1 calipers, the pabs are new, the ls1 front calipers are used, if interested shoot me a pm...
05-24-2012, 01:54 AM
#66
cool, looks like you have it covered, but PAB= Pad Abutment Bracket, which can be used with either the ls1 or the c5/c6 vette caliper
What are you asking for them?
03-26-2014, 10:50 PM
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Its been a while, but finally got the front spindles w/ C5 brake components installed on the Monte.
Gave up waiting for Yr 1 to release 17" N90 wheels and bought Street Lites and Nittos on sale from the Driverz boys in CA. Wheels are 17 x 8's w/ 4.75" backspace on all 4. For caliper clearance, currently using .25" thick wheel spacers (but may go to .38 or even .5 for the fronts, there is only .12 clearance between caliper face and inside of wheel spokes). The thick wheel flange and spacer dictated longer 2.5" lg ARP studs. The "as cast" wheel spacers are surprisingly flat and only measured .004 TIR runout indicating on the rotor surface.
The 255/45 ZR17's rears may need a small spacer as there is currently 1/8-3/16 clearance between tire and frame rails.
The center caps are out for powder coating, and maybe the lug nuts as well.
Will post up finished pics when caps are received... now to do something about the 10-bolt rear....I think it is not long for the world and may be making noise already.
Gave up waiting for Yr 1 to release 17" N90 wheels and bought Street Lites and Nittos on sale from the Driverz boys in CA. Wheels are 17 x 8's w/ 4.75" backspace on all 4. For caliper clearance, currently using .25" thick wheel spacers (but may go to .38 or even .5 for the fronts, there is only .12 clearance between caliper face and inside of wheel spokes). The thick wheel flange and spacer dictated longer 2.5" lg ARP studs. The "as cast" wheel spacers are surprisingly flat and only measured .004 TIR runout indicating on the rotor surface.
The 255/45 ZR17's rears may need a small spacer as there is currently 1/8-3/16 clearance between tire and frame rails.
The center caps are out for powder coating, and maybe the lug nuts as well.
Will post up finished pics when caps are received... now to do something about the 10-bolt rear....I think it is not long for the world and may be making noise already.
03-27-2014, 11:53 AM
#69
I had a 99 blazer as my first car. I miss it daily.
For those looking to get a little lower, there are Belltech 2" drop spindles that don't negatively impact the geometry of the suspension and move the wheel out about 1/2". They're a bit more expensive than used blazer spindles, but I think the unaffected ride quality is worth it. I had them with 1" drop springs and liked the ride. Also doesn't require drop shocks.
I would also recommend the Timken wheel bearings. Yes, they're more expensive, but I have not heard ONE good experience about the cheap chinese bearings. They tend to fail QUICKLY. It's a simple swap, but buying parts more than once just seems silly.
For those looking to get a little lower, there are Belltech 2" drop spindles that don't negatively impact the geometry of the suspension and move the wheel out about 1/2". They're a bit more expensive than used blazer spindles, but I think the unaffected ride quality is worth it. I had them with 1" drop springs and liked the ride. Also doesn't require drop shocks.
I would also recommend the Timken wheel bearings. Yes, they're more expensive, but I have not heard ONE good experience about the cheap chinese bearings. They tend to fail QUICKLY. It's a simple swap, but buying parts more than once just seems silly.
08-02-2023, 09:05 AM
#70
Wondering!? This adapter is designed to use stock Corvette C5 rotors, calipers, abutment brackets, and pads. The rotors are 325mm (12.8") dia.
To go w/ a bigger rotor (Vette Z51 or C6 components, etc) the adapter bracket would have to be re-designed. (The 3mm centerline dimension would increase)
17" wheels (minimum) are required to clear the C5 Vette calipers, and going to bigger rotors might require even larger wheels. For G-body fenderwells, 17" wheels are the largest I want to attempt.
To go w/ a bigger rotor (Vette Z51 or C6 components, etc) the adapter bracket would have to be re-designed. (The 3mm centerline dimension would increase)
17" wheels (minimum) are required to clear the C5 Vette calipers, and going to bigger rotors might require even larger wheels. For G-body fenderwells, 17" wheels are the largest I want to attempt.
Sorry I know this is an old post. Did you need any hub shims at all to get the rotor centered?
08-02-2023, 09:13 AM
#71
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