LT99LS1

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Well guys I am getting a set of Bob Bishop Brakets from a GP on http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?a...6&t=2831&st=15

Anybody on here use those before? What do you think of them?Any tips on cutting and putting them on? What about other company's brackets any experance with those?

Xsta Z 28

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I have his old steel version. Easy install.

http://www.netsnapshot.com/pcw/b?KEY=6&ACCOUNT=4394

LT99LS1

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Very nice paint work on your spindles!

Greg99LS1

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I've got a set coming from that GP, too! I won an auction on eBay Friday for a new set of regular dark gray C5 front calipers with the abutment brackets and pads, all for $129!

I've got Camaro caliper decals, so I'm going to file off the Corvette letters, paint those and my stock rear calipers torch red, and apply the decals and clear coat over it all....

I've also got an extra set of spindles on the way so I don't have to cut my originals. After removing the stock caliper mounting pads, I'm going to grind everything smooth, including all of the casting seams, and paint the spindles and the abutment brackets with a graphite metallic wheel paint that Duplicolor makes....then I'll coat those pieces in clear coat, too.

I'm also thinking about painting the hub section of the rotors with that paint too.....providing that it can withstand the heat generated by heavy braking.

Xsta Z 28

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Thank you.

I like advertising I have Corvette Brakes on my Camaro. Grinding the letters off, and putting on a decal IMHO defeats part of the purpose.

Greg99LS1

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Possibly, but the biggest reason I'm going to do the swap is that it's the most cost-effective way to get bigger brakes on the car. But while I have the chance, I'm going to dress the stuff up a little bit, especially to eliminate the rusty spindle issue.

I can't believe GM left those (and the rear axle) completely unprotected from the elements with no coating or paint whatsoever....

Another reason I want the Camaro lettering on the calipers is that I want to make my Z28 look like Chevrolet took the Z28 concept as seriously as the Z06, like they did with the early Z/28s. The red calipers will accent the NBM, just like the red Z in the vintage 1970 Z28 emblems on my fenders and grille do. The Z should mean something......that the Z28 is the Z06 equivalent in the Camaro

2w0s060

Tremendous write up!

jimmyblue

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Can these brackets be used with the stock F-body
calipers? I would want to go to the larger 'vette
rotor but keep my stock calipers.

I tried to follow the link but frrax was not found....

trackbird

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No, you must do a full upgrade to the Corvette calipers, Corvette Pad Abutment Bracket, Corvette hoses, etc. You will need "all" Corvette parts, not just the brackets. The mounting holes for the PAB's are larger for the Corvette and use a heavier bolt, this kit requires you to use the upgraded Corvette parts all the way around.

SS2win

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Parts list for C5 brakes:

12530682 Wheel Brake Cylinder/Caliper RIGHT FRONT CALIPER K
12530683 Wheel Brake Cylinder/Caliper LEFT FRONT CALIPER K
10445856 Brake Rotors / Drums RIGHT FRONT ROTOR
10445857 Brake Rotors / Drums LEFT FRONT ROTOR
12455799 Wheel Brake Cylinder/Caliper Hardware PAD ABUTMENT BRACKET
22163727 Hydraulic Brake Hose FRONT CALIPER BRAKE HOSE
12530697 Wheel Brake Cylinder/Caliper Hardware GUIDE PIN
12530703 Wheel Brake Cylinder/Caliper Hardware GUIDE PIN BOOT
22163795 Banjo Bolt BANJO BOLT
10139097 Brake Hose Hardware COPPER WASHERS FOR BANJO FITTING

Just keep in mind that you'll need four of the washers, two banjo bolts, four guide pins and boots, and two abutment brackets.

Also some brake hoses like the StopTech B5-130-4500
or 22163727 for GM hoses.

either of these pads will work:

12480154 Brake Pads and Shoes HAWK HP+ FRONT PAD SET
18039366 Brake Pads and Shoes DURASTOP FRONT PAD SET
88952008 Brake Pads and Shoes 2002 Z06 FRONT BRAKE PAD KIT

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