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426 Wedge 05-19-2009 06:55 PM

Rear Calipers
 
My 98 has the original calipers. I need to replace them or rather, want to. What brand would you use?

Jensend 05-19-2009 08:25 PM

Why do the calipers need replacing? The rear OEM (PBR) calipers are almost indestructable. The ones on my "02 Z28 are still fine after 49K with much of that being road course mileage. Don't know of anyone who's had issues with them. Interested in knowing what the issue is with them.

NJ Torque 05-19-2009 10:27 PM

I heard C5s bolt right on...

Mike 05-19-2009 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Torque (Post 591259)
I heard C5s bolt right on...

i think the only difference on rear brakes between the ls1 f-body and the c5 is that the c5 has a little bigger cooling fins?:?:

NJ Torque 05-19-2009 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbrrmike (Post 591262)
i think the only difference on rear brakes between the ls1 f-body and the c5 is that the c5 has a little bigger cooling fins?:?:


The C5 brakes were pressure forged and not cast? something of that tune...

Mike 05-19-2009 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Torque (Post 591265)
The C5 brakes were pressure forged and not cast? something of that tune...

thats it, that and different cooling fins, supposedly the forging rather than casting makes them a little less "flexy" under heavy load

426 Wedge 05-20-2009 05:27 AM

No issues with the calipers. AFAIK they are 10 years old. I want to avoid any future problems. Just doing the rear brakes.

BonzoHansen 05-20-2009 07:51 AM

If you have no problems then either get some new or reman replacement calpiers. But if everything is working fine, why bother? Just make sure everything is in good condition and be done with it.

WildBillyT 05-20-2009 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen (Post 591365)
If you have no problems then either get some new or reman replacement calpiers. But if everything is working fine, why bother? Just make sure everything is in good condition and be done with it.

X2. Make sure you have clean fluid, the pins are lubed and don't worry about it.

camaro2you 05-20-2009 08:38 AM

My 98 has 117k on it and still the original calipers no leaks whatsoever.

426 Wedge 05-21-2009 04:35 AM

I'll keep what I have. Maybe look into some reman c5's.


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