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Old 03-12-2008, 08:00 AM
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Factory C5 Calipers
Are the factory Corvette C5 brake calipers 4 or 6 piston?
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Old 03-12-2008, 11:42 AM
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Pretty sure their 2 piston calipers.
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Old 03-13-2008, 02:57 AM
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2 Piston? So whats the big deal about these things besides the bigger rotors?
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Old 03-14-2008, 02:31 PM
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More pad surface area; 2 piston design provides more even force; bigger rotors means bigger heat sink for less brake fade.
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