C4 HD Brake prices?
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C4 HD Brake prices?
So where are you guys sourcing these 13" rear rotor's for the front and caliper's without cores, brackets and whats a reasonable price for these parts? I dont mind going around $500 for all this stuff including brackets, can it be done with new/refurb parts?
I'm looking at a C4 front upgrade kit but I wont be able to use the 13" front rotor's if I understand this retrofit properly. I'm trying to figure out if its worth taking the kit with the rotor's to just sell later.
Oh yeah do they fit GTA crosslace wheels ok?
Thanks in advance.
I'm looking at a C4 front upgrade kit but I wont be able to use the 13" front rotor's if I understand this retrofit properly. I'm trying to figure out if its worth taking the kit with the rotor's to just sell later.
Oh yeah do they fit GTA crosslace wheels ok?
Thanks in advance.
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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 where are you guys sourcing these 13" rear rotor's for the front and caliper's without cores
As far as parts sources, I don't know what to tell you. I use GM a lot. PM me if you have any questions..
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I purchased the front calipers, brackets, pads, hardware and such from a Corvette salvage yard. Decent/OK price, parts in terrific condition. This also provided all of the little parts such as the pins, clips, banjo bolts, bracket bolts. . .
Didn't plan on using the pads, however, they are brand new PBR semi-metallic.
Rotors I purchased new at an auto supply store.
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Didn't plan on using the pads, however, they are brand new PBR semi-metallic.
Rotors I purchased new at an auto supply store.
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Originally posted by BLOWN85/TA
RBob how much for all that?
RBob how much for all that?
I was going to walk from any but Made in USA, however, Canada was good too. Just didn't expect rotors to be from North of the border
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I got my Grand Sport calipers new from GM for $280. Came with the pins and c-clips as well.
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Originally posted by BLOWN85/TA
Grand sport, is that the 13" or 12"?
Grand sport, is that the 13" or 12"?
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Is their a difference between the 13" HD and Grand sport brakes?
Is their a difference between the 13" HD and Grand sport brakes?
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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
GS calipers on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...929453528&rd=1
That's a lot of jack for just the calipers, IMO.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...929453528&rd=1
That's a lot of jack for just the calipers, IMO.
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
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Blown, the 13" brakes will NOT fit inside 16" GTA wheels period...GS calipers or the regular ones, they fit the same.
I'll answer your PMs today.
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I'll answer your PMs today.
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This is killin me! ebmiller88 can you reccomend a brake package that will fit GTA Crosslace wheels? C4 12" rear rotor's maybe? I found one of your posts with a pic, I think I finally get it. The GTA wheel center is basically flat whilest allmost all the other 16" wheels the spoke part goes outward creating room for the caliper. Maybe I need to just need to buy somebodies 1LE brakes so they can switch to C4 or C5 brakes. Do 1LE brake package stick outward anymore than the stock parts?
ebmiller88 sorry if I', being a PITA but those 13" brakes look good to me and now I want something better!
ebmiller88 sorry if I', being a PITA but those 13" brakes look good to me and now I want something better!
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
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Originally posted by ebmiller88
GS calipers on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...929453528&rd=1
That's a lot of jack for just the calipers, IMO.
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GS calipers on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...929453528&rd=1
That's a lot of jack for just the calipers, IMO.
Ed
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Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.73 IRS
I'd say try giving them your old calipers in return. Most parts places wouldn't think twice, nor would they know even if they looked twice
What gives better braking, C4HD or LS1, or C5? What's a basic price for each listed? Also a price for C4 conversion. Don't bother listing parts separately (unless threadstarter wishes). I'm just curious as to a ballpark price on each and how much difference there is. I know they all need special caliper brackets made/adapted.
Will C4HD and C5 conversion fit under 4th gen 5-spoke 16" rims? I'm assuming all 4 upgrades would fit under 17" 4th gen/ZR1 rims..
What gives better braking, C4HD or LS1, or C5? What's a basic price for each listed? Also a price for C4 conversion. Don't bother listing parts separately (unless threadstarter wishes). I'm just curious as to a ballpark price on each and how much difference there is. I know they all need special caliper brackets made/adapted.
Will C4HD and C5 conversion fit under 4th gen 5-spoke 16" rims? I'm assuming all 4 upgrades would fit under 17" 4th gen/ZR1 rims..
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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
Ok...here goes:
Best braking? C5s IMO...larger pad contact area and larger (12.75") rotor than LS1. Guys with C5s and 17" TT2s WILL HAVE clearance issues, just ask Chevy Ken:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=259966
Basic price for these things? It depends on how much you can do yourself or if you want a total bolt on kit. I did Ken's kit linked above and know what it cost.
I know the HDs will fit inder stock Iroc and '91-92 16" alloy wheels, I cannot say if they'll clear the 4th gen wheels but if the LS1s will fit them then these should also. I do know that the C5s will NOT fit a 16" wheel period. Yes, all will fit the ZR1 style wheels.
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Best braking? C5s IMO...larger pad contact area and larger (12.75") rotor than LS1. Guys with C5s and 17" TT2s WILL HAVE clearance issues, just ask Chevy Ken:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=259966
Basic price for these things? It depends on how much you can do yourself or if you want a total bolt on kit. I did Ken's kit linked above and know what it cost.
I know the HDs will fit inder stock Iroc and '91-92 16" alloy wheels, I cannot say if they'll clear the 4th gen wheels but if the LS1s will fit them then these should also. I do know that the C5s will NOT fit a 16" wheel period. Yes, all will fit the ZR1 style wheels.
Ed
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