C5 brakes on an F-body, few questions...
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C5 brakes on an F-body, few questions...
I searched already, not too much info on this particular question...
Will the C5 brakes change the fitment of my wheels(ie: as far as backspacing goes)? I'm not sure if the rotors are thicker/thinner. I thought maybe it'd bring my wheels in our out a bit. Any idea?
Also, where is the most reasonable place to get the C5 upgrade kit complete, front/rear/brackets/etc? If you can't post it shoot me a PM, I'd appreciate it!
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Will the C5 brakes change the fitment of my wheels(ie: as far as backspacing goes)? I'm not sure if the rotors are thicker/thinner. I thought maybe it'd bring my wheels in our out a bit. Any idea?
Also, where is the most reasonable place to get the C5 upgrade kit complete, front/rear/brackets/etc? If you can't post it shoot me a PM, I'd appreciate it!
Thanks!
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This won't change the fitment of your wheels. That part remains stock. It will just change the location of the brake caliper.
UMI and Kore3 both sell complete kits. Out of those two, I like UMI's bracket better.
UMI and Kore3 both sell complete kits. Out of those two, I like UMI's bracket better.
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Thanks for the recommendation! Yes UMI Performance does offer a complete C5 brake kit! Below is a link to show you what we have to offer.
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=117
If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
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Thanks for the recommendation! Yes UMI Performance does offer a complete C5 brake kit! Below is a link to show you what we have to offer.
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=117
If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
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Thanks for the recommendation! Yes UMI Performance does offer a complete C5 brake kit! Below is a link to show you what we have to offer.
http://umiperformance.com/products.php?category_id=117
If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
Thanks
Brad
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I used to have a C5 kit and the caliper wasn't much heavier than the F-body one, however most of the weight penalty was dependent more on the bracket design than rotor itself (though the rotor is slighty heavier).
If I can also state that when I did have a C5 kit (and eventually a StopTech big brake kit), I actually noticed an increase in braking distances than with the stock F-body kit as well as my overall course times increasing (not by much but still an overall mean average increase).
Performance wise, I guess there's no such thing as a free lunch.
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If I can also state that when I did have a C5 kit (and eventually a StopTech big brake kit), I actually noticed an increase in braking distances than with the stock F-body kit as well as my overall course times increasing (not by much but still an overall mean average increase).
Performance wise, I guess there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Performance wise, I guess there's no such thing as a free lunch.