Blue502 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 My 72 has 4 wheel disc brakes which were installed back in 99.I don't know what make they are but they are only single piston.I'm not impressed with the way the car stops so I'm thinking of an upgrade.I want to keep my 15" wheels.Has anyone upgraded to a GM dual piston caliper and did it make a difference?I know C3 Vette calipers are fairly cheap but I don't know if they fit or can be made to fit. What pads do you guys like?I don't care if it's a soft pad and wears out fast.I guess with a soft pad brake dust will be a problem.I'm also considering going to a hydroboost unit. Thanks. Quote
looter Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I just picked up a complete hydroboost unit and all lines out of a 2000 Astro. $150 www.hydratechbraking.com makes the bracket to adapt it to our firewall. as far as rotors/caliper combos, I read a thread here recently,but cannot find it again, that went through what fit what. http://www.pro-touring.com/forumdisplay.php?43-Disc-Brakes hope it points you in the basic correct direction. Quote
Blue502 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks. I'm surprized no one has posted this link.Good info.I don't know why it hasn't been updated. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28454&highlight=corvette+c4+c3+c5 Quote
looter Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 this post was made by Tobin of www.kore3.com he's super sharp and all he does is brakes. ( I just ordered the Z51 brake kits front and rear from him) **That depends on the generation of Corvette brakes and the wheels...but in general, C2/C3 brakes require 15" wheels, C4 12" brakes will require at least 16" wheels. Any of the C4 13" brakes or C5(Z06)/C6 base-level kits [12.79"] will require at least 17" wheels. C6 Z51 and C6 Z06 kits will require 18" wheels and the C6 ZR1 carbon/ceramics will require 19" wheels. Tobin KORE3 Quote
wallaby Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 I have similar issue with my brakes and want to keep my 15" wheels. I found these, but haven't heard any reviews. They sure sound good on paper! LINKY Quote
Mike 57 Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 I run these, Dynalite I did not want to go with bigger rotors because of weight and larger diameters don't help at the track. They stop good. Quote
DRDIRT11 Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 i use wagner thermoquiet on everything i own as far as pads. Quote
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