Quick brake question (C5/LSx Conversion)
03-11-2009, 06:25 PM
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Just so everyone knows. LS1 Calipers and C5 abutment brackets work together. The pins, pin bolts, and abutment shims all work for this application.
I had to get new pins though. One of mine was stuck in the LS1 abutment.
I had to get new pins though. One of mine was stuck in the LS1 abutment.
03-11-2009, 07:07 PM
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Sorry, to butt in , but will this work on my 95 Lt1 and where are ya'll buying the C5 calipers from. Just found out today that I need to replace my calipers and would like to upgrade.I like doing track days.But, I really don't want to spend 1000$ bucks either.
thanks Lee
thanks Lee
03-11-2009, 07:15 PM
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It does work for the LT1... I can get whatever you need...
C5 Front Rotors and F-Body adapter kit $350
C5 Calipers PAIR $200 ($80 core charge for each caliper though unless you send me F-Body calipers as core)
Rear F-Body Rotors (to match C5s) $100
Break Pads $100
Stainless Steel Lines $150
Total $1060 + shipping. Obviously you don't need to buy all of that now, just listing it for others as well...
C5 Front Rotors and F-Body adapter kit $350
C5 Calipers PAIR $200 ($80 core charge for each caliper though unless you send me F-Body calipers as core)
Rear F-Body Rotors (to match C5s) $100
Break Pads $100
Stainless Steel Lines $150
Total $1060 + shipping. Obviously you don't need to buy all of that now, just listing it for others as well...
03-12-2009, 07:54 AM
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Sorry, to butt in , but will this work on my 95 Lt1 and where are ya'll buying the C5 calipers from. Just found out today that I need to replace my calipers and would like to upgrade.I like doing track days.But, I really don't want to spend 1000$ bucks either.
thanks Lee
thanks Lee
03-12-2009, 09:50 AM
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Also the alternative to C5 would be to get the 98-02 series brakes for now since you 'need' to get new calipers. The swap normally runs 150 without rotors, and 180-210 with. Then you can upgrade later to bigger rotors/ calipers.
03-12-2009, 02:55 PM
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Well, 6LE, I was wondering the same thing. Besides casting differences that make the C5 ones a little more heat resistant, idk.
I sold my C5 calipers to fund the rest of the parts. I just used the f-body calipers.
I sold my C5 calipers to fund the rest of the parts. I just used the f-body calipers.
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its not just the caliper. its the size of the pad that the C5 caliper takes. thats the whole reason to swap, increased rotor AND pad size. plus there is a bigger variety of C5 race pads then there are LS1 pads.
if youre not doing any actual racing, ie: autox/track day/wheel to wheel, then stick with LS1 gear and upgraded pads.
if youre not doing any actual racing, ie: autox/track day/wheel to wheel, then stick with LS1 gear and upgraded pads.
03-12-2009, 08:51 PM
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its not just the caliper. its the size of the pad that the C5 caliper takes. thats the whole reason to swap, increased rotor AND pad size. plus there is a bigger variety of C5 race pads then there are LS1 pads.
if youre not doing any actual racing, ie: autox/track day/wheel to wheel, then stick with LS1 gear and upgraded pads.
if youre not doing any actual racing, ie: autox/track day/wheel to wheel, then stick with LS1 gear and upgraded pads.
03-13-2009, 10:14 AM
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[QUOTE=6LITEREATER;11224217]It does work for the LT1... I can get whatever you need...
Your bracket DOES NOT bolt to the LT1 spindle.
The C5 rotor is 12.8 "
Your bracket DOES NOT bolt to the LT1 spindle.
The C5 rotor is 12.8 "
