C4 vette brakes

[sprucegagt]

That's real nice; just getting rid of that headache of warped rotors alone is worth the money for the mod!!!! Holy shit! I've had to cut my current set of BENDIX COMPOSITES 3 times this year, I might have to squeeze another cut cause they're starting to warp again already, it's irritating!

So, seeing as how in the thread on gagt I couldn't find it, do the stock GA chrome 16" wheels fit? I'd figure to go up to 12" you'd have to have 17" wheels, might be wrong though . . .

Thanks!

The regular 16" GA wheels do fit over these brakes. It is snug but they do fit. I have 17" so I wasn't too concerned about it.

[ProjectMM]

i just verfied it also! 16's fit! now i can order my calipers and rotors!

Ps it's a little less then 1/4in between the caliper and the rim! incase any one was wondering!

[zofo61]

Ive done this swap and its a matter of tapping the "F" body braket to 14mm or using a sleave to compensate for the 2mm difference. I used the sleeve and have had the conversion for 1.5 years...no problem so far and the difference is well worth the conversion. You dont have to buy the "Y" body calipers unless you want "Corvette" on your NOT Corvette. The "F" body calipers are the same with no name and half the price. Carquest has the calipers with braket for 60.00 a peice. Just make sure you get the banjo bolt for the new caliper as the "W" body one will not work !

[sprucegagt]

Didn't know both calipers were the same. No matter. I'm happy with what I got.

Thanks for the tip. I'll have the thread on GAGT updated.

[prophiseer]

well that's cool if the stock 16" fit, I'll look into doing this mod sometime soon (tired of cutting my rotors!!!). Anyways, the F-body calipers are dual piston? It's been a while since I had a set of them off, I don't remember.

[ProjectMM]

98-02 camaro Calipers are what i used last night, and they fit there is a difference with the corvette calipers. the cooling fins go all the way to the front of the caliper. this does make them a little tighter then the camaro. also the camaro are duel piston. but they dont come in any colors, such as black or red. but they would give you the same proformance. if there the delco, they should be all aluminum.

[prophiseer]

also the camaro are duel piston. but they dont come in any colors,

cool, couldn't remember if they were dual or not! I'd rather have a dual set up instead of single. Personally, I don't care much for painting calipers, the only color I'd go with if I could would be to match them to the car - Arctic White. White isn't the best choice for a caliper color!! Stock grey is fine.

[ProjectMM]

just for some information, cause i know some one is going to ask

part # for an 02 camaro caliper
172-1603 CALIPER,FRT BRK Left Hand
172-1604 CALIPER,FRT BRK Right Hand
or if you want the pads also

18R1583 CALIPER,FRT BRK DURASTOP
18R1582 CALIPER,FRT BRK DURASTOP
with brackett and pads!
i think the lower come with the brackett? but check before you order!

[Brandon]

IMO, the 1st gen and 1.5 gen brakes REALLY suck. Even with upgraded pads and rotors, they leave a lot to be desired.

Tim

I agree with you Tim. I am going to keep tabs on this post because a big brake upgrade is something I have been looking for.

[prophiseer]

I'll say that this sure as hell beats a complete brake upgrade kit from some companies; they'd want nearly twice as much for their kits, and all the kits I've seen won't work with stock wheels