Z51 brakets on fbody?
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Z51 brakets on fbody? I just got a c5 setup for a fbody and wanted to see when I upgrade the roters/pads, if i could go with the 13.4 rotors from z51 c6 with just the brackets ? also can you use the rear brackets as well on an fbody?
Last edited by lilred1995vette; Nov 13, 2008 at 12:43 AM.
Yes, all you need to use the larger Z51 rotors is to get the Z51 caliper bracket. Be warned: you will most likely need 18" wheels to clear the larger rotor (some have squeezed it into a 17", but didn't run it because it's really, really, really close).
The rear brakes are similar but I don't think they bolt right on. The calipers are very close in piston size, so there really isn't much point in messing with them.
The rear brakes are similar but I don't think they bolt right on. The calipers are very close in piston size, so there really isn't much point in messing with them.
I have tryed the Z51 setup with a 17" SS 10 spoke and it will not fit! The rear calipers brackets for a C5 will not work on a F-bod. The C5 caliper is a better casting and is a bit more stiffer than the F-bod unit and will fit the F-bod caliper bracket.
