pancho toco loco

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Is there a size difference between a c5 pad and ls1 brake pad? Im getting ready to pull the trigger on a c5 conversion but I want to keep my ls1 calipers. I might be going w/ the J&M brackets as they dont require any cutting in case I'd like to go back one day. Thanks guys for any help

mitchntx

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Sorry for the confusion

Sam Strano

iTrader: (41)

LS1 and C5 pads are almost identical in size. You don't gain a bigger pad with this swap. Event the calipers are pretty much the same, though the C5/C6 stuff is a little stiffer and you get the slightly bigger rotor if you are in dire need of shedding more heat.

Generally I recommend a nice set of pads, lines, fluid for the stock LS1 brakes. That's fine for most folks who aren't open tracking the cars a lot.

pancho toco loco

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Thanks for the good advice Sam. Im also doing it for the slight increase in rotor size to fill up my 17in wheels

Sam Strano

iTrader: (41)

As valid a reason as any. If you need help on the pads, rotors, etc let me know. I do have the UMI brackets as well (I know, I know they're not on the website--only so much time in the day...)