Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
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Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
I usually hang out over in Forced Induction but wanted to post here to let you guys know what an easy upgrade this was. Total install was less than 4 hrs.
I paid $529 shipped from Team Chevy for all the parts including Z06 brake pads and durastop rotors. I paid $239 for the bracketts from UMI Performance. Less than $800 dollars for factory new C5 brakes is a steal!
I immediately noticed a seat of the pants change in braking and it has become more drastic as the pads begin to seat. Other than the blower this is the second best upgrade for Lt1's.
I paid $529 shipped from Team Chevy for all the parts including Z06 brake pads and durastop rotors. I paid $239 for the bracketts from UMI Performance. Less than $800 dollars for factory new C5 brakes is a steal!
I immediately noticed a seat of the pants change in braking and it has become more drastic as the pads begin to seat. Other than the blower this is the second best upgrade for Lt1's.
Last edited by 97WS6Pilot; 04-22-2006 at 08:36 PM.
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Re: Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
Originally Posted by Skull Leader
I didn't notice a really huge difference.
#5
Re: Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
I agree, this is definately how the f-body should have come stock. The pitiful brakes they called stock really suck.
BTW add some race pads, get them warm and watch how awesome they brake.
BTW add some race pads, get them warm and watch how awesome they brake.
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Re: Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
I first converted to LS1 brakes and was satisfied with the increased stopping power. I wasn't satisfied with their durability, however. I warped the LS1 rotors within 1 month of the installation. I converted to C5 front brakes and noticed an improvement over the LS1 brakes. Not as great of an improvement as the LT1 to LS1 brake conversion, but still a noticeable improvement. I've yet to warp the C5 rotors.
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Re: Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
Originally Posted by 2000GTP
Not a bad price for everything.
The internet is a beautiful thing when it comes to GM Parts.
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Re: Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
Originally Posted by 97WS6Pilot
Did you bleed the brakes correctly? This upgrade is a night and day difference.
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Re: Just installed C5 brakes 60-0 Wahoo!
Congrats! I loved the difference as well with the C5 upgrade. One of the things I liked the most was that the wet weather braking was drasticallly improved. Pedal feel was also much better.
Dan
Dan