Brake setup question
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hatrik8
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Re: Brake setup question
I did corvette c5 z06 calipers in the front and rear. The fronts were easy to install. Just needed to modify the spindle and get a bracket, lines, rotors, calipers, pads. I haven't done the rears yet. I have the parts, just haven't gotten around to it.
I'm sure there are easier combos and better combos, but I liked the look and performance of what I ended up with.
I did corvette c5 z06 calipers in the front and rear. The fronts were easy to install. Just needed to modify the spindle and get a bracket, lines, rotors, calipers, pads. I haven't done the rears yet. I have the parts, just haven't gotten around to it.
I'm sure there are easier combos and better combos, but I liked the look and performance of what I ended up with.
Black Knight
I Glow Therefore I am
Re: Brake setup question
This is the least expensive, and best bang for you buck with that size wheels.
My only suggestion is using 98-02 F-body rear disc so that you can run a parking brake and they are almost identical in size and flavor to the C5Z rear discs.
This is the least expensive, and best bang for you buck with that size wheels.
My only suggestion is using 98-02 F-body rear disc so that you can run a parking brake and they are almost identical in size and flavor to the C5Z rear discs.
Re: Brake setup question
Well as far as easy and direct fiit I would go the 1998+ 4wd blazer front disc brakes with 1998+ 2wd rear disc. Everything is a direct fit including abs and parking brake. It could be very inexpensive if you go the junkyard. I think I picked everything for under $80 . A lot of the u-picks places have 50% every Tuesday. I personally used the old calipers for cores and got new calipers. They gave me $115 dollars back for the cores, which paid for my junkyard parts plus enough for lunch!
Well as far as easy and direct fiit I would go the 1998+ 4wd blazer front disc brakes with 1998+ 2wd rear disc. Everything is a direct fit including abs and parking brake. It could be very inexpensive if you go the junkyard. I think I picked everything for under $80 . A lot of the u-picks places have 50% every Tuesday. I personally used the old calipers for cores and got new calipers. They gave me $115 dollars back for the cores, which paid for my junkyard parts plus enough for lunch!
Black Knight
I Glow Therefore I am
Re: Brake setup question
You can do that, but they also noted best, and after doing the F-body/C5 swap on 4-5 Sy's it is a better swap IMHO.
Your call though, the one mentioned above is not a bad idea, just not what I would do. The modding for F-body/C5 is so minimal don't let that deter you from it. If you can work an angle grinder you can tackle this project in a good day.
You can do that, but they also noted best, and after doing the F-body/C5 swap on 4-5 Sy's it is a better swap IMHO.
Your call though, the one mentioned above is not a bad idea, just not what I would do. The modding for F-body/C5 is so minimal don't let that deter you from it. If you can work an angle grinder you can tackle this project in a good day.
Re: Brake setup question
why cant you just upgrade to newer 2000 and newer blazer rear disc setup?
why cant you just upgrade to newer 2000 and newer blazer rear disc setup?
bshaw1979
New member
Re: Brake setup question
You are correct .I did the c5 Z06 fronts on mine and I couldn't believe the difference for such a minimal cost.
You are correct .I did the c5 Z06 fronts on mine and I couldn't believe the difference for such a minimal cost.
JoveDios
1993 Gmc Typhoon #0627
Re: Brake setup question
Will this work for the rear ??
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/ssb-a117-1/media
Will this work for the rear ??
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/ssb-a117-1/media
SYO237
SyTy Registry
Re: Brake setup question
You're nuts man....
You just got the best answers above for 1/3 of the cost of that kit.
You're nuts man....
You just got the best answers above for 1/3 of the cost of that kit.
hatrik8
Donating Member
Re: Brake setup question
I already have the C5 z06 rears and stuff, but no parking brake. Is there a way to combine the 98-02 F-body rear disc with the parts I already have so I can use a parking brake? I wasn't worried about not having a parking brake because I've never used it in the 9 years of owning my truck.... but I'd rather have it and not ever use it than not have it at all.
I already have the C5 z06 rears and stuff, but no parking brake. Is there a way to combine the 98-02 F-body rear disc with the parts I already have so I can use a parking brake? I wasn't worried about not having a parking brake because I've never used it in the 9 years of owning my truck.... but I'd rather have it and not ever use it than not have it at all.
JoveDios
1993 Gmc Typhoon #0627
hatrik8
Donating Member
Re: Brake setup question
Here are the fronts:
http://www.syty.net/forums/showpost.php?p=738092&postcount=28
Here are the fronts:
http://www.syty.net/forums/showpost.php?p=738092&postcount=28
GarnetTy1473
Donating Member
Re: Brake setup question
I was able to pick up a complete set of C5 Z06 calipers and rotors for $400 shipped off of a corvette forum. Bought the Renz kit for the front. Had a friend of my dads make the caliper bracket for the rear, and Renz had some rear brake hoses made up for them. Turned out nice. I can have him make another set of brackets if you want. Think they were somewhere around $100.
I was able to pick up a complete set of C5 Z06 calipers and rotors for $400 shipped off of a corvette forum. Bought the Renz kit for the front. Had a friend of my dads make the caliper bracket for the rear, and Renz had some rear brake hoses made up for them. Turned out nice. I can have him make another set of brackets if you want. Think they were somewhere around $100.
randy merritt
Donating Member
Re: Brake setup question
Here are mine with 17" rims.
The fronts are 12" C5.
The rear are 11" "LS" from a junk yard with new rotors. The parking brake does work because I used the Renz bracket, and flipped the calipers to the rear.
Here are mine with 17" rims.
The fronts are 12" C5.
The rear are 11" "LS" from a junk yard with new rotors. The parking brake does work because I used the Renz bracket, and flipped the calipers to the rear.
hatrik8
Donating Member