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Old 01-13-2008, 07:05 AM
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Default Looking into upgraded front brakes, what did you do?

I'd like to increace the rotor size and get some nice aftermarker brakes. I'm running the stock 16" 5 spokes (1998) Do most of these upgrades require a new master cyl and does that affect the rears? What do they cost? I've found a couple I like, but the price is a bit out there. If I wanted to fab mounts, I can get some real nice circle track alum with 2 pistons per side, but its alot of work.
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get 17" rims, and do a C5 upgrade
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or get StopTech's .... fit fine with 18x9.5 C5Z06 wheels
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wheel size is an issue with your car.

If you want to keep the 16 inch rims, get new rotors, if needed, and Hawk pads.

If you swap to 17 inch wheels, consider a C5 rotor upgrade. This involves using rotors that are 1 inch larger. This requires new brake brackets that are sold by our sponsors ------>

This can be done using f-body calipers at a cost of <600 claims.
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For Apporx 600 You Can Buy A Wilwood Front Brake Kit..
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if you do the C5 brake upgrade say goodbye to ever running prostars.



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