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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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Hey Guys, I'm from the conversions and hybrid's section.Does anyone make a kit to mount C5 calipers on C4 suspension,like Baer or anybody else? Does anyone make just a bracket.?
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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Vette Brakes and Products has a C4 to C5 brake conversion. www.vbandp.com
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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www.dougrippie.com sells the caliper brackets to mount c5 calipers on a c4.
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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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VB& P is THE place.

I have pieced together sets from GM parts. You will spend the same amount of money and it will be easier to just buy the preassembled kit from them.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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I already have my C4 suspension,so all I need is the bracket to mount the C5 caliper to the C4 stuff.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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Default Here are the Brackets on Ebay.

Here are the Brackets on Ebay to Convert your C4 To C5 Brakes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...475282889&rd=1
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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Thanks,that's what I was looking for
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Did those brackets work for you? My buddy is looking at doing the same thing C5 Brakes on C4. Thanks
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Old May 20, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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I didn't buy them as of yet,I'm sure they would work fine. I'll let you know in about six months how they fit.This is for a project car. Ed
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