BLOODTA

iTrader: (19)

Do they sell replacement calipers for 98+ LS1s that are powder-coated?

ProjectCamaro

iTrader: (26)

Not that I know of.

I do know the C5 Z06 calipers will bolt right up and they are powder coated red fromt he factory.
I have a set sitting in my garage brand new still in the same box they were shipped in if you're intrested.

BLOODTA

iTrader: (19)

How much?

Proud2bSS

iTrader: (2)

Have you checked gmpartsdirect?

SStolen

iTrader: (22)

C5 ZO6 calipers will NOT bolt right up to an Fbody. You have to have this bracket:

http://www.umiperformance.com/images/2120f.jpg

ProjectCamaro

iTrader: (26)

WRONG!

You only need the braket if you want to use the Corvette rotors. If you want to keep the FBody rotors you will not need the braket. Please research your answer before saying stuff in the future.
Thanks

98redM6

iTrader: (39)

You can get powdercoated calipers from Kragen or Autozone. The only thing is that I think they are remanufactured and not new. They aren't that expensive either, if you have cores to turn in.

z28bryan

iTrader: (7)

I think it's not a perfect fit though. Either the vette or fbody pads are thicker than the other. Also I've heard the brake balance between the front and rear gets thrown off a little. So I think you can fit them, but its not perfect.

Also, UMI is only one company who makes the c5 brackets. Trackbird, LG makes some, and theres one or a few others. If I were to get any, I'd go with the Trackbird brackets since they've had years of testing and are engineered really well to stand up to heat and are durable.

BLOODTA

iTrader: (19)

I can't find those mothers on either of their sites, I just found the remanufactured ones.

VIP1

The Corvette calipers have smaller pistons than the f-body calipers, so if you don't use the larger Corvette rotors, you'll push the brake proportioning rearward and may lengthen your stopping distance due to the rotors not being able to exert as much pressure.

red devilSS

i've done this mod and went with the vette rotors. Had to modify the spindle, but, the brackets that I bought were worth every single penny. Very high quality. read my sig.....i think they are made by Trackbird now.

ded71

iTrader: (7)

Google NHT brake calipers, they are available on the net from some non-sponsors. I have a set on the way as we speak. They are direct replacements, re-built and powder coated, and not too expensive after the considerable core rebate.

koji777

iTrader: (3)

I rebuilt my own...powdercoatd red... new seals etc. $150

ghardester

Not to highjack the thread, but my UMI C5 conversion kit is on the way here. Just briefly, what gets cut or trimed on the spindles? Just so I have the right tools on hand, thanks.

01 Red WS6

iTrader: (4)

the bottom bolt hole on the spindle that the caliper bracket bolts to.

red devilSS

damn it........i did this mod 3 years ago and I cannot for the life of me remember which one. The directions should say. I also added some black paint over the cut area just to prohibit any rust that may form. You'll never see it, but, i did it for my own piece of mind.

ghardester

Am I going to drill or enlarge a hole or cut off a tab around the hole to get the bracket to fit?

shoemike

iTrader: (25)

no they don`t i have both and they are virtually the same

red devilSS

ghardester.....before I type any more information, it might depend on whose brackets you buy. The ones I bought (very high quality), required me to cut off the tab with a sawzall (took 1 minute to do). I just painted the exposed "flesh" to prevent any possible rust forming on it.

greenherb

bloodta i dont think the red z06 calipers would look good on your car... i would go for a custom power coat ... same as your car or an accent