C5 front rotors and new Fbody rear rotors.plus caliper conversion brackets kit......
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C5 front rotors and new Fbody rear rotors.plus caliper conversion brackets kit...... Anyone used this caliper reposition kit so you can use our Fbody calipers with C5 rotors.....?
The spacers that move the Fbody caliper into the new position are the only thing that I'm concerned about, as far as being rock solid with no flexing of the caliper. It uses spacers to move the caliper into the new position.
I know using our caliper (and pads) doesn't increase swept area on the new C5 rotor but braking should defintely be a little better than a stock rotor, I would think. Since just upgradng my rotors to a better after-market rotor absolutely improved braking and pretty much eliminated brake fade at high speed. The C5 rotor should eat up the heat production way better than the stock rotor....
Any opinions or comments?
1993-2002 F-Body C5 Rotor Big Brake Conversion FULL KIT (Conversion Brackets, Stainless Steel Brake Lines with Front C5/Rear F-Body Drilled and Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads) – IROC Motorsports
The spacers that move the Fbody caliper into the new position are the only thing that I'm concerned about, as far as being rock solid with no flexing of the caliper. It uses spacers to move the caliper into the new position.
I know using our caliper (and pads) doesn't increase swept area on the new C5 rotor but braking should defintely be a little better than a stock rotor, I would think. Since just upgradng my rotors to a better after-market rotor absolutely improved braking and pretty much eliminated brake fade at high speed. The C5 rotor should eat up the heat production way better than the stock rotor....
Any opinions or comments?
1993-2002 F-Body C5 Rotor Big Brake Conversion FULL KIT (Conversion Brackets, Stainless Steel Brake Lines with Front C5/Rear F-Body Drilled and Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Brake Pads) – IROC Motorsports
Last edited by BigBoyWS6; Yesterday at 11:46 AM.
First off: Do not give a penny to IROC Motorsports, the owner is a scammer and has taken a lot of peoples money over the years.
I can’t comment on this particular set up but do run C6 base brakes (stronger but same casting as C5) front and rear with Kore 3 brackets and it is solid. The F Body and C5 calipers are nearly visually same but the real benefit you get from the vette is a better casting with increased strength and rigidity which provides the better braking performance.
I wouldn’t waste my time or money with that kit. C5 calipers can be had for very reasonable prices and the Kore 3 brackets were not terribly expensive either. ATS Brembo conversions seem to have taken over the past decade but I’m happy with my setup and didn’t stress over wheel fitment or sending correct pressure to the front pistons.
I can’t comment on this particular set up but do run C6 base brakes (stronger but same casting as C5) front and rear with Kore 3 brackets and it is solid. The F Body and C5 calipers are nearly visually same but the real benefit you get from the vette is a better casting with increased strength and rigidity which provides the better braking performance.
I wouldn’t waste my time or money with that kit. C5 calipers can be had for very reasonable prices and the Kore 3 brackets were not terribly expensive either. ATS Brembo conversions seem to have taken over the past decade but I’m happy with my setup and didn’t stress over wheel fitment or sending correct pressure to the front pistons.
