C5 brake upgrade?
#1
C5 brake upgrade?
I have a '94 Z28 that needs new front rotors. I was condisering the LS1 upgrade. Then I got looking into the C5 upgrade. To my understanding, these rotors are 13in. instead of the LS1's 12in. It seems that there is a bracket thats needed to space the caliper far enough away from the rotor. Would there be anything else thats needed thats special/specific about this? Also, will a C5 13in. rotor set up even work with 16in. wheels? Thanks!
Aaron
Aaron
#2
Re: C5 brake upgrade?
I know you have to do a little cutting on the spindle. The LT1's require a bit more than the newer ones. The bracket is about 200 bucks at UMI I think. I saw a guide for this a while back but I cant find the link. ....If anyone else has it..?
#7
Re: C5 brake upgrade?
not bashing UMI or anything (I've not seen their bracket), but look around for a good bracket. I know there are some "cheap" ones on ebay. The best is the old "Bob Bishop" design that one of the sponsors sell, they are doing another batch right now I think. I've owned the LG bracket (no cutting required on the LS1 knuckle, but doesn't work with the LT1 style), and it was fine for the light track use that I do. I currently have the "Bishop" brackets on my '95, and I can say the quality is top notch..
#8
Re: C5 brake upgrade?
I'd agree with East on that one. I think umi is great, but for breaking componets, always buy the best in quality. just seems like a no-brainer to me, upgrading something to stop you from crashing at 145mph... DONT BUY CHEAP PARTS lol
#9
Re: C5 brake upgrade?
I have a set from Bob's 1st batch of aluminum brackets. They are as good as everyone claims. Here's a link to the latest iteration of his brackets. http://www.speedspecialty.com/store/...=c5fbodybrakes
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