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-=Jeff=- · 04-11-2010

Apparently do not work....

here is direct bolt up:

here is an added 2.37mm:

the corner edge of the caliper is catching on the center section of the wheel.. a 2.37mm washer works for clearance and I was thinking of a 5mm Spacer.. but is that enough? or will I be better off looking for J55 Calipers again..

Anyone have any J55 Calipers and Abutment brackets? I found a good price on Rotors and would get new pads..

Ccmano · 04-11-2010

You need to ask Al about that, if I recall he unbolted the centers and turned them around somehow.
H

XfireZ51 · 04-11-2010

Hans,

I think Al has Wilwood brakes.

Jeff,

I still have my old calipers.

-=Jeff=- · 04-11-2010

I talked to Al already about this, moving the center section to the outside will make it worse for me.

Dominic, How much for the Calipers and Brackets, as much is I would like to keep the C5 brakes, I am thinking that maybe the OEM will cause less headaches

I found a deal on Rotors, I just need Calipers and Abutment brackets

Ccmano · 04-11-2010

I see... can you use a spacer (adapter) to move the wheel farther out?
H

-=Jeff=- · 04-11-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ccmano

I see... can you use spacer (adapter) to move the wheel farther out?
H

sure I could, but the question becomes how much?

I bought a set of 5mm Spacers as the 2.37mm washers I tried allow for clearance.. so I thought 5mm should be good,

but how much movement occurs with the wheels turning and caliper float...

since the Shelby wheels are designed for the J55s maybe I need to swap back.. then sell the C5 stuff.. 1 step forward but 2 steps back ugh..

Locobob · 04-11-2010

Unbolt the wheel centers and move then from inboard to outboard, add a 1/4in spacer = problem solved. Looks like this and clears my 4 piston Alcons no problem.

bdw18_123 · 04-11-2010

Parking lot filled with ZR-1's, nice!!

I haven't seen even one ZR-1 in my area yet.

4DSZR1 · 04-11-2010

I love how your car looks Rob.... great stance!

-=Jeff=- · 04-11-2010

Rob,

what purpose does moving the center to the outside do for the clearance? is it because you are moving them out it keep them from sticking out?
I have .310" spacers and ordered .200" spacers. I was going to try the .200" spacers first

With either will I need longer studs?

04-11-2010	#1
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,157	Shelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> Apparently do not work.... here is direct bolt up: here is an added 2.37mm: the corner edge of the caliper is catching on the center section of the wheel.. a 2.37mm washer works for clearance and I was thinking of a 5mm Spacer.. but is that enough? or will I be better off looking for J55 Calipers again.. Anyone have any J55 Calipers and Abutment brackets? I found a good price on Rotors and would get new pads.. __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978 Last edited by -=Jeff=-; 04-11-2010 at 07:33 PM.

04-11-2010	#2
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> You need to ask Al about that, if I recall he unbolted the centers and turned them around somehow. H

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,685	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> Hans, I think Al has Wilwood brakes. Jeff, I still have my old calipers.

04-11-2010	#4
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,157	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> I talked to Al already about this, moving the center section to the outside will make it worse for me. Dominic, How much for the Calipers and Brackets, as much is I would like to keep the C5 brakes, I am thinking that maybe the OEM will cause less headaches I found a deal on Rotors, I just need Calipers and Abutment brackets __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

04-11-2010	#5
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> I see... can you use a spacer (adapter) to move the wheel farther out? H Last edited by Ccmano; 04-11-2010 at 12:29 PM.

04-11-2010	#7
Locobob Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,047	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> Unbolt the wheel centers and move then from inboard to outboard, add a 1/4in spacer = problem solved. Looks like this and clears my 4 piston Alcons no problem. __________________ Robert ZR-1 Net Registry Oregon State Director 91 ZR-1 #431 Black/Black LPE 368

04-11-2010	#8
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 804	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> Parking lot filled with ZR-1's, nice!! I haven't seen even one ZR-1 in my area yet.

04-11-2010	#9
4DSZR1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 688	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> I love how your car looks Rob.... great stance!

04-11-2010	#10
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,157	Re: SHelby Wheels and C5 brakes>> Rob, what purpose does moving the center to the outside do for the clearance? is it because you are moving them out it keep them from sticking out? I have .310" spacers and ordered .200" spacers. I was going to try the .200" spacers first With either will I need longer studs? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978