nighthawk355x

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I searched already, not too much info on this particular question...

Will the C5 brakes change the fitment of my wheels(ie: as far as backspacing goes)? I'm not sure if the rotors are thicker/thinner. I thought maybe it'd bring my wheels in our out a bit. Any idea?

Also, where is the most reasonable place to get the C5 upgrade kit complete, front/rear/brackets/etc? If you can't post it shoot me a PM, I'd appreciate it!

Thanks!

fast377

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This won't change the fitment of your wheels. That part remains stock. It will just change the location of the brake caliper.

UMI and Kore3 both sell complete kits. Out of those two, I like UMI's bracket better.

UMI Sales

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Hello
Thanks for the recommendation! Yes UMI Performance does offer a complete C5 brake kit! Below is a link to show you what we have to offer.
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=117
If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
Thanks
Brad

nighthawk355x

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PM sent!

SOMbitch

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There are certainly advantages with th c5 but is a kot extra unsprung weight also. IIRC around the tune of 25LBS Somebody will correct me if I am wrong but all things have a price.....

Foxxtron

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I cannot recall if the amount is 25lbs of unsprung weight, however an additional issue would be with how the mass is arranged within the dimensions of the larger rotor.

I used to have a C5 kit and the caliper wasn't much heavier than the F-body one, however most of the weight penalty was dependent more on the bracket design than rotor itself (though the rotor is slighty heavier).

If I can also state that when I did have a C5 kit (and eventually a StopTech big brake kit), I actually noticed an increase in braking distances than with the stock F-body kit as well as my overall course times increasing (not by much but still an overall mean average increase).

Performance wise, I guess there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Hawk_479

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You say your braking was worse after you installed the bigger rotors?