help c-5 brake upgrade
10-04-2009, 05:34 PM
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help c-5 brake upgrade looking to do a c-5 brake upgrade to my 96 ta it carries 97 ws6 17 inch wheels. my question is will they fit without spacers or mods.please help found a good deal on upgrade parts.
10-05-2009, 07:25 AM
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Seeing how you are going with a 17 in wheel you shouldn't have any issues. Below is a link to show you what UMI Performance has to offer and it will also explain what wheels can be used or not.
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...khdt7eskteo133
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
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http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...khdt7eskteo133
If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help.
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10-05-2009, 08:05 PM
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*EDIT - I was incorrect, LT1 spindles will work with a LOT more cutting.
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10-06-2009, 02:57 AM
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10-06-2009, 04:08 PM
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So basically you have to cut the caliper mounts off to use LT1 spindles, whereas with the LS1 spindles you just need to cut off one of the mounting ears to mount C5 calipers. That makes sense then, its just a lot of cutting.
10-06-2009, 09:13 PM
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Pretty much, Ive read its a big improvement over the stock LT1 brakes. The biggest advantage I see with getting this kit is finding brake pads and replacement parts much easier than a SSBC, Baer, Wilwood, or Brembo kit. Which means less down time. Not to mention the price.
10-07-2009, 06:24 PM
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i`ve sourced all the parts (calibers,rotor,spindles and pads) the only thing i need to know does the c5 caliber require the hoop bracket or does it bolt directly to the caliber. if i need the bracket any body go some or now where i can pick up some local junkyard probley don`t have any.
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10-07-2009, 06:49 PM
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i`ve sourced all the parts (calibers,rotor,spindles and pads) the only thing i need to know does the c5 caliber require the hoop bracket or does it bolt directly to the caliber. if i need the bracket any body go some or now where i can pick up some local junkyard probley don`t have any.
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You DO need the C5 abutment ( it bolts on with bigger bolts 14M )
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts...-calipers.html
10-08-2009, 02:51 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-write-up.html
They need spacers last time I checked.
10-10-2009, 07:33 PM
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ok first thanks for all the help guys i`ve sourced all the parts except brake lines i want to run braided steel lines. anybody got a size or part# for the conversion, i`ve been told the vette caliber has a bigger end on the line.
10-11-2009, 11:05 AM
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10-12-2009, 06:43 PM
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Brad from UMI- (hey brad) was awesome in answering my Q's about the Z06 upgrade for my 93 T/A back in spring and the bracket from them went on perfect.
I have 17x9.5 ZR1 wheels in front and the only co-mods I had to do was grind off the factory caliper mounting ears, and then ever-so-slightly grind down the outer part of the calipers as they were rubbing against the wheel wieghts. You may not need to touch the calipers depending where your weights are.
Heres pics of my UMI brackets and Z06 calipers- almost too nice to put ON the car .....
I have 17x9.5 ZR1 wheels in front and the only co-mods I had to do was grind off the factory caliper mounting ears, and then ever-so-slightly grind down the outer part of the calipers as they were rubbing against the wheel wieghts. You may not need to touch the calipers depending where your weights are.
Heres pics of my UMI brackets and Z06 calipers- almost too nice to put ON the car .....
10-13-2009, 11:27 AM
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