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08-31-2009, 10:20 AM
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calipers Ok, so I melted the seals on the front calipers. Any good suggestions on what to buy or where to buy it?
its a 4th gen with 17's
its a 4th gen with 17's
08-31-2009, 10:25 AM
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You mean the dust boots?
That is very common. If it's a daily driver, then by all means get them replaced. GM makes a rebuild kit tht is very inexpensive.
Or do you mean the inner seal?
You would have fluid puking out most likely and the piston would be jammed in place.
New calipers aren't as expensive as you might think. New C5 calipers can be had for around $100 each, depending on where you shop and/or the relationship you have with the parts guy..
That is very common. If it's a daily driver, then by all means get them replaced. GM makes a rebuild kit tht is very inexpensive.
Or do you mean the inner seal?
You would have fluid puking out most likely and the piston would be jammed in place.
New calipers aren't as expensive as you might think. New C5 calipers can be had for around $100 each, depending on where you shop and/or the relationship you have with the parts guy..
08-31-2009, 03:35 PM
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They are reinforced and not as prone to spread when compared to the stock F-Car caliper.
As far as "bolt-on" goes, many will argue that it won't work for various reason.
But C5 calipers are on my race using the F-Car abutment bracket, rotor and pads.
No issues for the last 3 seasons.
As far as "bolt-on" goes, many will argue that it won't work for various reason.
But C5 calipers are on my race using the F-Car abutment bracket, rotor and pads.
No issues for the last 3 seasons.
09-02-2009, 09:24 AM
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Actually your better off getting the C6 calipers, they are even stronger than the C5 calipers that is what we use on our T1 Vette. We typically would spread a C5 caliper in abour 4 races, we got 8 events out of the C6 calipers before we had to replace them. There is a reason that SCCA is allowing the C5s to use the C6 caliper. Plus I believe the C6 caliper is cheaper because it's not red.
But as noted you will melt the dust boots, I also installed a set of Doug Rippie Motorsports stainless steel pistons. They don't transfer the heat to the brake fluid the way the stock aluminum pistons do. But they do toast the dust boots the same way. Since the T1 car is track only I don't even install the boots.
But as noted you will melt the dust boots, I also installed a set of Doug Rippie Motorsports stainless steel pistons. They don't transfer the heat to the brake fluid the way the stock aluminum pistons do. But they do toast the dust boots the same way. Since the T1 car is track only I don't even install the boots.
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09-02-2009, 01:27 PM
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The dust boots are definitely a "consumable" for a car that sees aggressive street and/or track duty.
If its a street car, then replacing the boots is a must do.
A track car typically doesn't see the harsh conditions nor the number of miles a street car sees. So, dust boots are optional.
I have Rippie pistons in my C5 calipers and noticed a significant change in fluid discoloration.
If its a street car, then replacing the boots is a must do.
A track car typically doesn't see the harsh conditions nor the number of miles a street car sees. So, dust boots are optional.
I have Rippie pistons in my C5 calipers and noticed a significant change in fluid discoloration.
09-03-2009, 08:47 AM
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Whats involved bolting a c6 caliper on? Is there a kit with a bigger rotor also? Is there any info on rebuilding the caliper- installing the better pistons?
