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Old 01-19-2015   #21
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Rippie sells two piece C6 Z06 rotors that weigh about 9 pounds less than stock.
Thx for the tip. Looks like 800 bucks for 2 rotors.
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Old 01-19-2015   #22
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Thx for the tip. Looks like 800 bucks for 2 rotors.
Yep. Corvette "tax" plus Z06 "tax" equals way to damn high a price. Rippie's rotors look very similar to Wilwood and Baer's, at a much higher price.
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Old 01-20-2015   #23
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Some of you may recall that I started Wilwood conversion in May 2013. I started with the rear to make sure that I can solve the parking brake issue with 4 piston calipers.



Having solved parking brake concern, I was ready to finish the fronts. However, 380 build, started by head gasket failure, shelved the front conversion for awhile.

Well, now that 380 mini-stroker project is complete, I revisted the front brake conversion yesterday. These are 14" two pieces rotors with Superlite 6 radial mount calipers.



And with the wheel in place.



Great big thanks to Jim Voter and Nelson.
Also, great big thanks to Phil for supplying Fikse 18 inchers that made this conversion possible.
Yun I have the same setup (6 Piston narrowlites) on the front of my ride now with 17inch Fikse FM5s. What are all the part numbers for the rear setup ? Thanks. GC
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Old 01-20-2015   #24
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Yun I have the same setup (6 Piston narrowlites) on the front of my ride now with 17inch Fikse FM5s. What are all the part numbers for the rear setup ? Thanks. GC
Rear set up is a kit put out by Revolution Brake. No part numbers since it's sold as a kit. I had to do some custom engineering in order to make it work. If you are serious about doing this after a discussion with the Revolution Brake, let me know. Kit, as it shows up, will not bolt up as was intended.
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Yun I have the same setup (6 Piston narrowlites) on the front of my ride now with 17inch Fikse FM5s. What are all the part numbers for the rear setup ? Thanks. GC
DAMN GC! What did you have to say that? With my FM5's I was finially convinced that 6 piston calipers were a pipe-dream!!! I assume you are using a spacer?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/190925004398...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

that is the kit on eBay from Revolution.. you would still need the Mr. Parker for the parking brake..
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DAMN GC! What did you have to say that? With my FM5's I was finially convinced that 6 piston calipers were a pipe-dream!!! I assume you are using a spacer?
Rich
I don't think he is, the Narrow Superlites fit nice..

even behind the Shelby Wheels
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DAMN GC! What did you have to say that? With my FM5's I was finially convinced that 6 piston calipers were a pipe-dream!!! I assume you are using a spacer?
Rich
We can check real quick against my rear - 13" rotor.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/190925004398...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

that is the kit on eBay from Revolution.. you would still need the Mr. Parker for the parking brake..
Wow and people talk about the cost of C6Z setup? Granted these fit 17" wheels.
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Wow and people talk about the cost of C6Z setup? Granted these fit 17" wheels.
That is why I am quite happy the OEM brake I just installed seem to be working for the parking brake... if not. I have 2 different plans of attack
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