Larger front rotors... with stock calipers? Possible?
04-03-2005, 07:28 PM
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Larger front rotors... with stock calipers? Possible? Looking to upgrade front rotor size. However, I do not feel like spending $250 on brackets plus the $200 for the C5 calipers and then rotors. Is there a way to upgrade the rotor size and keep our fron f-body calipers. I ask b.c on my GTP we have a braket that is very cheap available to use larger rotors along with LS1 calipers or retain the stock calipers.
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04-04-2005, 12:37 AM
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LG bracket? Sorry still a little new to the LS1 aftermarket. Is that the $200+ bracket? Like I said... it blew my mind when I can get a similar bracket for my GTP(which I do have on it with 12.?" rotors) for something in the neighborhood of $50 for the pair.
04-04-2005, 07:57 AM
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The GTP brackets are OEM GM parts (Oldsmobile Intrigue) and there is no factory equivalent for the F-bodies. Your only bet is an aftermarket retrofit bracket like the LG bracket (see LG Motorsports in the sponsor list), which is a high quality piece made of CNC'ed aluminum. Since you can reuse the stock calipers and pads, the $250 you spend on the brackets plus a pair of C5 rotors is actually a relatively inexpensive way to get a 13" rotor up front, while retaining factory hardware.
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04-06-2005, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SVC707
I used the LG kit and an aluminum spray paint color
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04-06-2005, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jargan04
Yes order the LG C5 adapter brackets. They are $250 plus 2 front vette rotors. You can get any front C5 rotor you want and you can keep all the stock stuff. I have the brackets and love them.
Here it is on my car.
Here it is on my car.
04-06-2005, 08:30 PM
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Man, you sure love your paint on calipers... lol It looks like he polished them. There are a thousand threads on this site about painting calipers. Just do a search. 
