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08-02-2004, 11:22 AM
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Car: 84 Z..err 92 now
Engine: 402 LS1 Procharged-14 psi-629 hp!
Transmission: T56
Anyone know if a set of Center Convo Pros or Weld Superlites will fit after the C5 swap.
08-02-2004, 01:40 PM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
As long as they're 17", it will then depend on the backspacing and offset. After doing some reading, a good safe bet will be wheels with little or no offset and 5" of backspacing.
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08-02-2004, 03:26 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28
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hey ed have you recieved my emails as of yet??? i also sent you a pm....btw those brakes look killer 87roc!!!
08-02-2004, 07:52 PM
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hey ed have you recieved my emails as of yet??? i also sent you a pm....
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08-08-2004, 07:01 PM
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Car: '88 Iroc
Engine: 305
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Guys,
I've got some bad news...
I finally got around to installing my brakes today. Everything went nice and smooth. The Phoenix Injector kit made bleeding the new calipers a cinch. Then I went to put the wheels on and go for a test drive... not happening.
My 17 x 9.5 ROH ZS wheels hit the ribs of the C5 calipers. So, my dilema is whether to grind the ribs off the C5's or wait on a pair of LS1's.
In any case, if you have ROH wheels and are thinking of doing this swap, take some measurements first.
I've got some bad news...
I finally got around to installing my brakes today. Everything went nice and smooth. The Phoenix Injector kit made bleeding the new calipers a cinch. Then I went to put the wheels on and go for a test drive... not happening.
My 17 x 9.5 ROH ZS wheels hit the ribs of the C5 calipers. So, my dilema is whether to grind the ribs off the C5's or wait on a pair of LS1's.In any case, if you have ROH wheels and are thinking of doing this swap, take some measurements first.
08-08-2004, 07:34 PM
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Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
Have you guys happened to see the brakes on the new Caddy CTS-V?
Thats a brake swap that would be sweet.... There HUGE, 14" !
http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...feature=brakes
Thats a brake swap that would be sweet.... There HUGE, 14" !
http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...feature=brakes
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08-08-2004, 07:54 PM
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man that sucks about your brakes not fitting. IMO i think you should just hit them a little with the grinder then paint them to your favorite color (as long as its red or black 
) no sense in wasting these beauties, im sure you could keep a little fin too couldnt you, just grind it until it clears enough without taking them completly off
and those CTS-V brakes ARE FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
) no sense in wasting these beauties, im sure you could keep a little fin too couldnt you, just grind it until it clears enough without taking them completly offand those CTS-V brakes ARE FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-09-2004, 05:36 AM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
So, my dilema is whether to grind the ribs off the C5's or wait on a pair of LS1's.
I posted some pics of the interchangability of the calipers and carriers in the big LS1 brake thread.
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08-09-2004, 08:12 AM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 350, ZZ4 equivalent
Transmission: Pro-Built Road Race 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Dana 44
Originally posted by ebmiller88
I think all you'd need is a set of LS1 pads and you'd be good to go.
I think all you'd need is a set of LS1 pads and you'd be good to go.
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08-09-2004, 08:14 AM
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I can't believe this old thread keeps coming back. Does anyone have the part numbers for number 2 and 11 on the diagram above?
08-09-2004, 08:33 AM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
Hi Luke... there's not a part number for the anti-rattle clips for C5 calipers. And, no, the LS1 and C5 brake pads are NOT the same. They'll fit in the carriers OK and I thought they were the same but they aren't.
To get new anti-rattle clips, you pretty much have to buy new pads from GM. I bought GM ceramics that came with them, P/N 88909667. The only other pad set that I know of that comes with them is the VGX pads from Summit I think, but in this case I'll stick with GM.
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To get new anti-rattle clips, you pretty much have to buy new pads from GM. I bought GM ceramics that came with them, P/N 88909667. The only other pad set that I know of that comes with them is the VGX pads from Summit I think, but in this case I'll stick with GM.
Ed
08-09-2004, 08:40 AM
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Car: Camaro
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Transmission: T56
I went to the local Chev dealer and asked the parts guy about those clips and he gave me a set for free from the next brake job they did on a C5. They were used from the car they swapped the brakes onto but the condition was fine and they seem to be working well as I have no squeeks at all. When I explained what I needed them for the wrenches at the dealer were all excited and seemed happy to help me out. Worth a try
08-09-2004, 09:37 AM
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
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Definitely worth a try, I'll look into that.
BTW, I just checked the price on those pads again that I listed...they've gone up $15. I got them about 2 weeks ago for $35 or so a set, now they're $48.
Ed
BTW, I just checked the price on those pads again that I listed...they've gone up $15. I got them about 2 weeks ago for $35 or so a set, now they're $48.
Ed
08-09-2004, 10:30 AM
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Yep, I got mine for $35 also... Delco ceramic pads = simply sweet 
Ed, I took my rotary sander to the ribs of the C5 calipers last night. I left about 1/3 of the ribs there. It's a tight fit in there but all appears to be well. Time will tell I suppose.
Echoing what many others have said, the difference between these brakes and the stockers is night and day. I'm very pleased. My son and I went to the local cruise district last night for a short christening. Put about 75 miles on the car w/ no complaints.
Now I need to find some high temp paint for the calipers. I've got a lil painting to do...
Ed, I took my rotary sander to the ribs of the C5 calipers last night. I left about 1/3 of the ribs there. It's a tight fit in there but all appears to be well. Time will tell I suppose.
Echoing what many others have said, the difference between these brakes and the stockers is night and day. I'm very pleased. My son and I went to the local cruise district last night for a short christening. Put about 75 miles on the car w/ no complaints.
Now I need to find some high temp paint for the calipers. I've got a lil painting to do...
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08-09-2004, 10:49 AM
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I used RM base clear over 2K primer with no problems. One of my friends did his complete engine intake and all with it and no discoloration so I figured it would work okay. Shine is killer of course and no probs yet. Most of that "high heat" stuff i have tried is crap. Just my
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