Questions Z06 Calipers on a Fbody
11-18-2004, 01:08 PM
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Questions Z06 Calipers on a Fbody Ok ive found a set of used Z06 calipers I want to put on my fbody. I know one or two people have done this. Can I use both the fronts and rears? I thought someone made a bracket to do this anybody know who? I know the C5 calipers in the front have alittle more pad surface area than the Fbodies but do the rears too? Is there any difference between normal C5 calipers and Z06 calipers other than they are red?
11-18-2004, 02:50 PM
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The brackets allow you to use the larger Corvette rotors in the front.
Here are some links to help you out:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ht=z06+caliper
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This is just a sampling of what I found when I did a search for "z06 caliper"
Here are some links to help you out:
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ht=z06+caliper
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This is just a sampling of what I found when I did a search for "z06 caliper"
11-18-2004, 04:13 PM
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If you run the Z06 caliper in lieu of the F-body caliper - vitually identical, but construction is different, so it is a direct swap. Use the F-Car basket and pads, but the Corvette caliper. The Corvette caliper is stronger, with additional ribs, pressure cast, and has some more clamping force. Some of the ribs may need to be ground ( I have heard)
That setup would fit under 16" wheels.
An option is to upgrade to the Corvette 13" rotor, which requires a modification bracket, from LG Motorsports.
16" wheels will not fit over the 13" rotor.
The rear brakes are a worthless change. Both cars use a 12" rotor.
That setup would fit under 16" wheels.
An option is to upgrade to the Corvette 13" rotor, which requires a modification bracket, from LG Motorsports.
16" wheels will not fit over the 13" rotor.
The rear brakes are a worthless change. Both cars use a 12" rotor.
11-18-2004, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
If you run the Z06 caliper in lieu of the F-body caliper - vitually identical, but construction is different, so it is a direct swap. Use the F-Car basket and pads, but the Corvette caliper. The Corvette caliper is stronger, with additional ribs, pressure cast, and has some more clamping force. Some of the ribs may need to be ground ( I have heard)
That setup would fit under 16" wheels.
An option is to upgrade to the Corvette 13" rotor, which requires a modification bracket, from LG Motorsports.
16" wheels will not fit over the 13" rotor.
The rear brakes are a worthless change. Both cars use a 12" rotor.
That setup would fit under 16" wheels.
An option is to upgrade to the Corvette 13" rotor, which requires a modification bracket, from LG Motorsports.
16" wheels will not fit over the 13" rotor.
The rear brakes are a worthless change. Both cars use a 12" rotor.
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11-18-2004, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
If you run the Z06 caliper in lieu of the F-body caliper - vitually identical, but construction is different, so it is a direct swap. Use the F-Car basket and pads, but the Corvette caliper. The Corvette caliper is stronger, with additional ribs, pressure cast, and has some more clamping force. Some of the ribs may need to be ground ( I have heard)
That setup would fit under 16" wheels.
An option is to upgrade to the Corvette 13" rotor, which requires a modification bracket, from LG Motorsports.
16" wheels will not fit over the 13" rotor.
The rear brakes are a worthless change. Both cars use a 12" rotor.
That setup would fit under 16" wheels.
An option is to upgrade to the Corvette 13" rotor, which requires a modification bracket, from LG Motorsports.
16" wheels will not fit over the 13" rotor.
The rear brakes are a worthless change. Both cars use a 12" rotor.
11-18-2004, 09:53 PM
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So if you wanted maximum braking effort (the car's, not
your foot's) would the hot ticket be to use the Camaro
calipers, but get these brackets anyway to locate them
another 1/2" out and use 'Vette rotors?
your foot's) would the hot ticket be to use the Camaro
calipers, but get these brackets anyway to locate them
another 1/2" out and use 'Vette rotors?
11-22-2004, 07:24 AM
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So if you wanted maximum braking effort (the car's, not
your foot's) would the hot ticket be to use the Camaro
calipers, but get these brackets anyway to locate them
another 1/2" out and use 'Vette rotors?
your foot's) would the hot ticket be to use the Camaro
calipers, but get these brackets anyway to locate them
another 1/2" out and use 'Vette rotors?
11-22-2004, 11:41 AM
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Is there a GM caliper around that has the combination
of Camaro piston area and 'Vette casting strength?
How much / what kind of abuse do you have to put on
a Camaro caliper before it spreads or warps? Will full
pedal pressure do it? I'd guess that if you put it out
further on a 'Vette rotor, you would get more braking
for less pressure and that would be easier on the
caliper (on both axes) for the same braking effect?
of Camaro piston area and 'Vette casting strength?
How much / what kind of abuse do you have to put on
a Camaro caliper before it spreads or warps? Will full
pedal pressure do it? I'd guess that if you put it out
further on a 'Vette rotor, you would get more braking
for less pressure and that would be easier on the
caliper (on both axes) for the same braking effect?
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11-22-2004, 12:35 PM
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The larger diameter would offer more braking for less pressure. You are correct.
Here are some threads that outline some of the "life" that people are seeing out of an F-body caliper.
http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=1300&
http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?a...=2&t=1845&st=0
Here are some threads that outline some of the "life" that people are seeing out of an F-body caliper.
http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=1300&
http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?a...=2&t=1845&st=0
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Originally Posted by VIP1
The brackets allow you to use the larger Corvette rotors in the front.
I looked at LG's and LMP's websites and couldn't find them.
Thanks.
11-23-2004, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
So can I just get some Z06 calipers and bolt them up and they will be good to go? The only reason I want them is because they are red