MY brakes suck!
02-02-2005, 11:09 PM
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Re: MY brakes suck!
Originally Posted by 95 Z/28 LT1
Ahhhh, I see now. I didn't know that there was such a cheap replacement rotor available, it just didn't make sense. In fact, that's DAMN cheap! I wonder why they are that cheap, sounds like a price error. Better get them while you can at that price. I'm gonna get me a couple of sets as spares while they are still around!
I wonder what the difference between those and the $50 ones is?
I was thinking of the part numbers 10445856, and 10445857 ($50 each).
I wonder what the difference between those and the $50 ones is?
I was thinking of the part numbers 10445856, and 10445857 ($50 each).
I think they are ACDELCO Durastop rotors...
Dan
02-03-2005, 02:54 PM
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Re: MY brakes suck!
So C5 rotors work with LS1 brakes? If not than what the hell are you all talking about??!! When comparing Wilwood setup to C5 brakes the c5's are way cheaper. How much better are the C5 brakes than the LS1 brakes?? I figure I would use the best brake I could with in reason. So the question becomes Will the extra braking power in the C5 be worth spending a little more???????
02-03-2005, 03:15 PM
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Re: MY brakes suck!
Originally Posted by vonmoldy
What is involved with swapping to LS1 brakes?
02-03-2005, 03:25 PM
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Re: MY brakes suck!
Originally Posted by Z95m6
do a search, no one is probably answering because these questions have been asked many times and answered. There is even a how to guide on the LS1 setup if you look for it.
02-03-2005, 06:26 PM
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Re: MY brakes suck!
Originally Posted by vonmoldy
So C5 rotors work with LS1 brakes? If not than what the hell are you all talking about??!! When comparing Wilwood setup to C5 brakes the c5's are way cheaper. How much better are the C5 brakes than the LS1 brakes?? I figure I would use the best brake I could with in reason. So the question becomes Will the extra braking power in the C5 be worth spending a little more???????
Just for reference, my C5 front conversion is going to run me about $850-$900 total. That price includes the Bob Bishop adaptor brackets (which are HARD to find anymore), and all new parts. You NEED to have 17" rims to use the C5 conversion.
In my opinion, the LS1 brake conversion gets you most of the way to a C5 conversion. If you are not going to take the car to a road coarse, the LS1 brakes should be plenty good. You can find an entire LS1 conversion on EBAY for about $200 used. It's basically the entire brake assembly plus the wheel bearings/spindle and the knuckle. They are used parts, so you don't know what you'll get for rotor/pad wear, but it's a steal at that price. It's just bolt on and go.
Dan
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