Big Brakes on a not-so-big Budget? YEP

ginger said:
Question about c5 calipers. They are 2-piston, correct? I'm guessing reman will be the cheapest, but are there any 4-piston options that will work with these brackets?
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The C5 corvette calipers are aluminum 2 piston. The whole point of this setup is that the C5 calipers are both inexpensive and have ample wheel clearance, as well as the ability to clear and work with a large (14in) rotor.
 
Logizyme said:
The C5 corvette calipers are aluminum 2 piston. The whole point of this setup is that the C5 calipers are both inexpensive and have ample wheel clearance, as well as the ability to clear and work with a large (14in) rotor.
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Gotcha! Just wanted to be sure before I started ordering parts
 
Material came in at end of the day today.
May get started on them tomorrow.
Still waiting on bolts and washers. Local supplier doesn't stock a wide variety of metric stuff.
 
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Does anyone have the measurement for the spacing for the mounting bolts on the spindle?
If these will work for me I'd be interested.
 
massacre said:
Does anyone have the measurement for the spacing for the mounting bolts on the spindle?
If these will work for me I'd be interested.
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I plan on doing a similar brake upgrade on my 93 lincoln soon if you can be patient
 
I've had a few requests for the part numbers I am using, so I figure I'll just post them here. I'm refreshing the rears at the same time as this front mod, so I'll post those numbers too.

Front and rear SS lines and brackets - "Zack" kit, and several 12oz bottles of Wilwood 570 from Todd/TCE

I obtained calipers and rotors locally, for two reasons, counting shipping the price point is better, and dealing with shipping back core's on the calipers is annoying. But these parts can also be obtained online, I suggest rockauto for the calipers and rotors. I selected Centric for my calipers and rotors, I have long used centric for customers brake parts and I have much trust in their quality and they come at a reasonable price point.

(1) Centric 14162127 - Right side front C5 Corvette caliper - without Corvette logo ($50 + $50 core)
(1) Centric 14162128 - Left side front C5 Corvette caliper - without Corvette logo ($50 + $50 core)
(2) Centric 12061089 - Front premium rotor GT500 ($65 each)
(2) Centric 12061073 - Rear premium rotor Marauder ($40 each)

Since I will be doing some autocross with these pads I am going with Performance Friction brake pads. I had completely fried brand new OEM Ford/Motorcraft pads in one track day, replaced them with Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads and by the end of my next track day they still looked new and they performed well all day. They are also used widely in fleet vehicles for both their performance and longevitiy. Made in the USA. I ordered two sets of each brake pad kit so that I'll have spares to take with me to the track just in case - but I do not anticipate needing them. Aquired brake pads through Amazon/Ebay.

Performance Friction 0731.20 - Carbon Metallic C5 Corvette front brake pads - ($55)
Performance Friction 0932.20 - Carbon Metallic Marauder rear brake pads - ($50)

Performance Friction lists a part number for their slightly more aggressive Carbon Metallic Z-Rated pads for the front Corvette pads, but as I understand it, they are no longer produced, I was able to find a seller on Ebay that had them, I ordered a set and when they arrived found they were NOS - manufactured in 2007. I have not yet decided which brake pad I will use on the front.

Performance Friction 0731.10 - Carbon Metallic Z-Rated C5 Corvette front pads ($75)

If your not doing some very heavy braking and want a more daily driver type pad I highly reccomend Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic, or if you want something more in the middle, Centric Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic. Hawk HPS pads seem to be popular, but I've read mixed reviews and their price point seems a bit high. Besides Centric, Raybestos makes quality rotors and calipers, I would not hesitate to use them. Basically avoid the cheap economy calipers and rotors and you'll be alright.
 
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Logizyme said:
I've had a few requests for the part numbers I am using, so I figure I'll just post them here. I'm refreshing the rears at the same time as this front mod, so I'll post those numbers too.

Front and rear SS lines and brackets - "Zack" kit, and several 12oz bottles of Wilwood 570 from Todd/TCE

I obtained calipers and rotors locally, for two reasons, counting shipping the price point is better, and dealing with shipping back core's on the calipers is annoying. But these parts can also be obtained online, I suggest rockauto for the calipers and rotors. I selected Centric for my calipers and rotors, I have long used centric for customers brake parts and I have much trust in their quality and they come at a reasonable price point.

(1) Centric 14162127 - Right side front C5 Corvette caliper - without Corvette logo ($50 + $50 core)
(1) Centric 14162128 - Left side front C5 Corvette caliper - without Corvette logo ($50 + $50 core)
(2) Centric 12061089 - Front premium rotor GT500 ($65 each)
(2) Centric 12061073 - Rear premium rotor Marauder ($40 each)

Since I will be doing some autocross with these pads I am going with Performance Friction brake pads. I had completely fried brand new OEM Ford/Motorcraft pads in one track day, replaced them with Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads and by the end of my next track day they still looked new and they performed well all day. They are also used widely in fleet vehicles for both their performance and longevitiy. Made in the USA. I ordered two sets of each brake pad kit so that I'll have spares to take with me to the track just in case - but I do not anticipate needing them. Aquired brake pads through Amazon/Ebay.

Performance Friction 0731.20 - Carbon Metallic C5 Corvette front brake pads - ($55)
Performance Friction 0932.20 - Carbon Metallic Marauder rear brake pads - ($50)

Performance Friction lists a part number for their slightly more aggressive Carbon Metallic Z-Rated pads for the front Corvette pads, but as I understand it, they are no longer produced, I was able to find a seller on Ebay that had them, I ordered a set and when they arrived found they were NOS - manufactured in 2007. I have not yet decided which brake pad I will use on the front.

Performance Friction 0731.10 - Carbon Metallic Z-Rated C5 Corvette front pads ($75)

If your not doing some very heavy braking and want a more daily driver type pad I highly reccomend Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic, or if you want something more in the middle, Centric Posi-Quiet Semi-metallic. Hawk HPS pads seem to be popular, but I've read mixed reviews and their price point seems a bit high. Besides Centric, Raybestos makes quality rotors and calipers, I would not hesitate to use them. Basically avoid the cheap economy calipers and rotors and you'll be alright.
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Did those calipers come with the brackets as well?
 
Yeah Centric offers both rotors in various options, check Rock auto for part numbers, they have most of the Centric line.
 
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