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Originally posted by John_D.: An "lt1" car can run an LS1 spindle arm, then use any LS1 upgrade. I'm told LT1->LS1 brake conversions go on ebay for around $175 but I've never priced them.
I upgraded my 10.7" rotors to the 98+ 11.9" brakes. A set of 98+ spindles, hubs, calipers, hoses and rotors ran me $200 shipped off eBay.
I am curious though how much for adapters to use the same 98+ spindles and calipers just with the larger 12.8" C5 rotor.
fyi - The f-body caliper doesn't use all of the larger rotor's face, so you don't get all the benefit of going to the larger rotor. (although I would think you'd still get some of the benefit.)
Originally posted by John_D.: fyi - The f-body caliper doesn't use all of the larger rotor's face, so you don't get all the benefit of going to the larger rotor. (although I would think you'd still get some of the benefit.)
then wouldnt it make sense to say there would be no improvement at all? in fact, if the new rotors are heavier, it could take longer: more spinning mass is more mass to bring to a halt.
That's why I like the full C5 conversion, including the better (stronger) C5 calipers that don't "spread" after several track days. [img]smile.gif[/img]
But even with f-body calipers, the bigger rotors probably still would act as a better heat sink to absorb (and give up) more heat without getting into brake fade.
What I don't remember is how far out the f-body pads ride on the rotor. Seems like I read they don't go all the out to the edge, so they give up the leverage advantage too... Or maybe they overhang the edge a little. Either way, I didn't like the idea of using the f-body calipers with the C5 rotors.
These modified components are used to adapt 1996 Corvette brakes to 1993-1999 Firebird and Camaro. This system is intended for racing only and is not intended for street use.
12480036 Suspension Knuckle RH
12480037 Suspension Knuckle LH
12480038 Bracket Cut Rotor
12480039 Bracket Full Rotor
12480042 Race Cut Rotor RH
12480041 Race Cut Rotor LH
12480043 Brake Pad Set FRT
12480044 Brake Pad Set RR 1993-1997
12520232 Front Brake Calliper Set RH Production Corvette
125205231 Front Brake Calliper LH Production Corvette
12528690 Front Brake Calliper RH Production Corvette GS
12528689 Front Brake Calliper LH Production Corvette GS
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