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Old May 31, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Is it worth it? this weekend I am putting new rotors...calipers...and pads, on a 96 anniversary edition vette, and I can get the the origanal peices for the cost of the cores. Is this a good upgrade for the cost...and will the fit my 93? the only thing I can see I would need is the caliper bracket, I am not sure if they are worth the effort? thanks for the replies.
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Your 93 IS a C4...
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My 93 is a Trans Am.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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you will need to make a few modifications to the steering knuckle but it is a nice upgrade...I am assuming you are getting the HD brake package...the one with 13" front rotors.
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YES J55 hd brake system...what mods to the knuckle? is there a clearance issue. Are the hubs the same?
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You're going to need like 17 or 18" rims if you get 13"
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I have the ZR1 17in chrome rims from SLP...will they clear?
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Originally Posted by FAD2BLK93
I have the ZR1 17in chrome rims from SLP...will they clear?
Yes. I have a 96 C4, and I changed to C5 brakes. Even the J55 stuff isn't as good as the C5 parts. Get a conversion bracket and use the C5 stuff, as the rotors are WAY cheaper (like half the cost) and there are tons and tons of pads available for C5's.
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Originally Posted by FAD2BLK93
YES J55 hd brake system...what mods to the knuckle? is there a clearance issue. Are the hubs the same?
install will be the same as for the baer kits...

http://www.projecttransam.com/projects12.asp

I had the Baer kit on my 94...replacement parts were the same as the HD vette package...
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Where do you get the conversion brackets or anything else I may need?
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C5 brakes are a much better option. thicker rotors, less expensive consumables.
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I work in GM parts so I can get things at a really good price, but can I just buy c5 rotors and calipers and use the c5 brackets or will I have to go with some specialty bracketry and where do I get it ? thanks.
BTW what about the new C6 stuff can that swap, or is the c5 enough
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