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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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I found a good deal on spindles, calibers and everything from an ls1 car. Is it really worth it to upgrade to the ls1 brakes from the lt1 brakes?
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Yes,Yes and Yes.
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Did you do this? My brakes are up to par right now with new rotors and new pads but before I start spraying I was thinking about upgrading the brakes.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Do it and never look back.Best mod I've done.
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Having owned an LT car and LS car, in a word ... YES. Even better, do the C5 upgrade and save a step.
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I can't afford the c5 brakes right now. Plus I am not 100% sure how long I am keeping this car so I don't want to spend that much on the brake upgrade if I decide to sell it soon.
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I've owned a LT1 and LS1 cars.

It would be a good upgrde.
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Yes, good upgrade, def. worth it.
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