Pictures w/ 18" SSR GT1's and C5 Brake Kit
04-20-2006 | 05:27 PM
#21
I did the c5 brake upgrade about two years ago, so here is my .02.
I used the Bob Bishop Aluminum Brackets with all the factory Zo6 stuff including rotors. I run track days at Road Atlanta here in Atlanta, and before this upgrade, the factory Camaro brakes were just plain scary after one lap. Talk about brake fade
Now since the upgrade, I run the **** out of them and they have never once dropped in performance. I also use $15/pint brake fluid too . I actually brake better than my fathers 04 Vette.
I used the Bob Bishop Aluminum Brackets with all the factory Zo6 stuff including rotors. I run track days at Road Atlanta here in Atlanta, and before this upgrade, the factory Camaro brakes were just plain scary after one lap. Talk about brake fade
Now since the upgrade, I run the **** out of them and they have never once dropped in performance. I also use $15/pint brake fluid too . I actually brake better than my fathers 04 Vette.
04-20-2006 | 07:28 PM
#22
Originally Posted by Trent
Factory C5 calipers don't have the raised Corvette lettering, only the Z06 calipers have that. I got a set off of a junked C5, rebuilt them, and put them on. The decals can be bought and I had the calipers coated.
Everyday driving performance in traffic and such isn't much of a difference. It does stop a bit faster and the pedal is noticeably firmer, but it's not a huge difference. The big difference is when you really mash on the brake or are doing some spirited driving through some curves. You can REALLY tell the difference them.
The link provided is right where I bought mine from. I dealt with Tobin there and he was a VERY VERY nice and easy person to deal with. He kept me informaed of the status of the order, answered any and all questions I had, and even sent me an email afterwards to make sure I was happy with it. For the price and the service given, they really can't be beat IMO.
Everyday driving performance in traffic and such isn't much of a difference. It does stop a bit faster and the pedal is noticeably firmer, but it's not a huge difference. The big difference is when you really mash on the brake or are doing some spirited driving through some curves. You can REALLY tell the difference them.
The link provided is right where I bought mine from. I dealt with Tobin there and he was a VERY VERY nice and easy person to deal with. He kept me informaed of the status of the order, answered any and all questions I had, and even sent me an email afterwards to make sure I was happy with it. For the price and the service given, they really can't be beat IMO.
04-21-2006 | 10:48 AM
#24
All of the front C5 calipers have the raised lettering. My '00 C5 front calipers had the raised Corvette lettering on the front's only, as do all the other 97+ front C5 calipers.
04-21-2006 | 10:55 AM
#25
Originally Posted by Scalpel
All of the front C5 calipers have the raised lettering. My '00 C5 front calipers had the raised Corvette lettering on the front's only, as do all the other 97+ front C5 calipers.
04-21-2006 | 12:13 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Trent
Hmmm that's strange. These calipers came off of a junked 2000 in a junkyard. Pulled them off of the car myself. No raised letters.
Here's an '04 (gotta scroll down to the pics to see the wheel closeup showing the caliper w/raised letters):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem
An '03 (scroll):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem
An '02 Coupe:
http://ebay.carad.com/viewItem/viewA...82&template=48
An '01 Coupe (scroll):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem
An '00 Coupe (scroll):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...Item#mainImage
An '99 Coupe (scroll):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem
Here's a 98 with raised lettering calipers (scroll again):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem
An '97 (scroll):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...QQcmdZViewItem
04-21-2006 | 12:29 PM
#29
Here are the SSR GT1 wheel weights:
SSR GT1 SSF 17x7 16.5
SSR GT1 SSF 17x7.5 17.5
SSR GT1 SSF 17x8 17.8
SSR GT1 SSF 17x9 18.3
SSR GT1 SSF 18x7.5 17.8
SSR GT1 SSF 18x8 19.0
SSR GT1 SSF 18x9 19.7
SSR GT1 SSF 17x7 16.5
SSR GT1 SSF 17x7.5 17.5
SSR GT1 SSF 17x8 17.8
SSR GT1 SSF 17x9 18.3
SSR GT1 SSF 18x7.5 17.8
SSR GT1 SSF 18x8 19.0
SSR GT1 SSF 18x9 19.7
04-21-2006 | 02:58 PM
#31
Here's the deal with the Corvette calipers:
The particular Caliper comes Labeled three ways:
Corvette
Bear
PBR
PBR makes the caliper. It is also one of Baer's aftermarket calipers they sell. They are all same caliper but only the ones that come from GM have the raised Corvette lettering. So it looks as if Trent bought them off of a C5 that replaced them with the PBR, but most likely the Baer ones (probably thought that since Baer offered a caliper for the C5 that it must be better when they're indeed the same caliper sans lettering).
The particular Caliper comes Labeled three ways:
Corvette
Bear
PBR
PBR makes the caliper. It is also one of Baer's aftermarket calipers they sell. They are all same caliper but only the ones that come from GM have the raised Corvette lettering. So it looks as if Trent bought them off of a C5 that replaced them with the PBR, but most likely the Baer ones (probably thought that since Baer offered a caliper for the C5 that it must be better when they're indeed the same caliper sans lettering).
