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Re: Big Brakes Needed
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I'm currently running 10"x18", 58mm offset Fikse Profil 10s on the front. Before I was running the same 13" C6 brake setup with factory 17" A-molds which were at the limit clearence wise for those particular wheels.
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Re: Big Brakes Needed
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The C5 rotors are slightly smaller @ 12.8" rather than the J55 rotors @ 13". They are thicker however. |
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Re: Big Brakes Needed
So what are the differences between the C5 and C6 base calipers?
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Re: Big Brakes Needed
C6 Z51 brake uses a 13.5" rotor. However, won't work on 17" wheels.
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Re: Big Brakes Needed
Phil, Dom, thanks for the rotor sizes. I know it's a lot of questions. I feel like I should already know the answers but I keep telling myslef, "You have never had a ZR1 to drive daily".
I just want to make sure that I mod the car with something that I'll be happy with. I don't want to do it twice. I don't mind dropping $$$$, but I want to spend $$$ it wisley.
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Re: Big Brakes Needed
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The C5 brakes are very good. They are not incrementally better than the J55s in comparison to having replaced 12" rotors w the C5s. However, if you are interested in using 17" wheels, the C5s are a value for the money. Lots of rotors and pads to choose from also. Or get the C6 version which has a more stylized script on the caliper. |
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Re: Big Brakes Needed
At least I know what to shop or at Carlisle next month.
Thanks to all!!!! 
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C6 caliper hats are of beefier construction, have larger raised "CORVETTE" lettering, and have a cleaner overall look in my opinion.
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