BezersSLPSS

I know you can't use the C5 rotors without using the relocation brackets. However I like the look of the red Z06 Calipers and was told that those would bolt right on and I would be able to use them with my stock f-body rotors. This true?

mitchntx

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Yes ... use the guide pin bolts from a C5, though

30th TA 0219

rears too?

WILWAXU

iTrader: (6)

Rears too

I have ZO6 calipers on all 4 corners

BADz2ATE

hey wilwaxu you got a pic of those calipers, i would love to see them. Also they are a direct bolt on? just use the z06 guide pins? are they 2 piston? 4? 6? thanks

WILWAXU

iTrader: (6)

Direct bolt-on. I'm using the f-body bolts/guide pins. I have a set of C5 pins and bolts, gonna look at the differences.

They are VERY simular to the stock f-body brakes. Little better cast and materials.

mitchntx

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The C5 guide pin bolts have a larger head on them.

Black 98 T/A

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part number and cost on those guide pin bolts?

Black 98 T/A

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can i use the caliper brackets from my f-body with the corvette calipers?

WILWAXU

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Only thing I changed was the calipers.. everything thing else is f-body.

mitchntx

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I'm not saying it won't work. But the C5 bolt heads are larger for a reason ...

WILWAXU

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Ever heard of an f-body breaking the small ones?

Brett H

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Just out of curiousity, if the only reason you waant the C5 calipers is because you "like the look" why don't you save yourself a ton of money and just buy a can of VHT, clearcoat, and a set of caliper stickers from Afterthoughts? If you want increased braking ability than thats another story but I think to fully utilize the calipers, C5 rotors would be needed also.

Here's a pic of my stock rotors I painted: http://home.cogeco.ca/~brettstransam/101-0179_IMG.JPG

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

Never heard of one breaking. As frugal as GM is, why do you think the bolts are different? The ears on the calipers are different between the F-Body and C5 ...

WILWAXU

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one word.. powdercoated After selling my stock cailpers I have a little less than $200 in the calipers.

Yeah, the tabs on the vette calipers are smaller. I think that has more to do with the difference in the size of the rotors and the position of the calipers.

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

I was thinking more clamping area to counter the thinner ear.

30th TA 0219

ok, but what about C5 guide pin part numbers and costs?

White98Z

iTrader: (3)

So are you still using the stock rotors? Wheel i have any problems using skinnys?

WILWAXU

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With Bogarts, I had to shave down the front edge of the fins. Not sure about Welds.

BADz2ATE

WILWAXU - where did you purchase your calipers? and do they all say CORVETTE on them? how much you guys think i am could get for my stock calipers.