Quick brake question (C5/LSx Conversion)
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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.
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
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 $1060 + shipping. Obviously you don't need to buy all of that now, just listing it for others as well...
Sorry, to butt in , but will this work on my 95 Lt1 and where are ya'll buying the C5 calipers from. Just found out today that I need to replace my calipers and would like to upgrade.I like doing track days.But, I really don't want to spend 1000$ bucks either.
thanks Lee
thanks Lee
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.
How much of a difference is there really in going from stock F-Body LS1 calipers with brackets and Vetter rotors over the C5 calipers? Anyone?
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Verdad Gallardo 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.
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.
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.
[QUOTE=76LS1BIRD;11235217]I stand corrected. Any pics of the LT1 spindle? I thought I saw where a person used a similar bracket but cut off part of the spindle...
if the ebay lines i bought were direct replacement for C5 lines, then they are about 5in too long. i have mine zip tied to the tie rod to take up slack.
I HAVE AN OFFICIAL ANSWER... LT1 lines ARE 5/6" LONGER than LS1 lines 
Now, these are the lines from MY supplier. I can not speak for factory or other vendors. The ones from me are 5/6" LONGER than LS1 lines...
Now, these are the lines from MY supplier. I can not speak for factory or other vendors. The ones from me are 5/6" LONGER than LS1 lines...