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Lots of info in this thread! I am curious of my options since I will be going with CCW Classics 18" and have Supra TT fronts already. Kinda nervous to try anything larger, unless there is a proven solution. Thanks LRD for helping out the forum!
Alright so I came across an interesting issue with these calipers in that if you ever have to rebuild them you're going to run into some problems.
There was a local guy selling some z06 PBR 6 piston front calipers however he took them apart to strip them to get them ready for powdercoating. A couple of the seals got damaged in the process which is fairly normal so he was expecting to go to the dealer and pick up a set of new seals which you've always been able to do for GM calipers, even the CTS-V BBK.
No dice. Not only were they $145 PER SIDE (yes, just for the seals) but he said they were "unorderable".
Just to update this, the rebuild kits are now readily available from several sources and a great upgrade is the Stainless Steel Pistons sold by DRM. They insulate the brake fluid much better than the OEM aluminum pistons.
Has anyone worked out a way to use the Z06 Rear Calipers with the IS-F rear rotors? Those red calipers would look really good with my new red car! lol
Lots of info in this thread! I am curious of my options since I will be going with CCW Classics 18" and have Supra TT fronts already. Kinda nervous to try anything larger, unless there is a proven solution. Thanks LRD for helping out the forum!
There is an SC with 18 inch wheels that run this setup. From what I understand they had to shave the fins down just a bit, on the very top of the caliper. Someone started a thread about this car on here.
Originally Posted by Murco
Just to update this, the rebuild kits are now readily available from several sources and a great upgrade is the Stainless Steel Pistons sold by DRM. They insulate the brake fluid much better than the OEM aluminum pistons.
Has anyone worked out a way to use the Z06 Rear Calipers with the IS-F rear rotors? Those red calipers would look really good with my new red car! lol
I tried a few times and didn't like how the brackets came out. A member of CL even went as far as sending me a rear ISF rotor. The good news is the rotor fits like a glove. Bad news was couldn't float the caliper in a way that would be safe. I had the stock one piston rear for the longest. I finally installed the TT rears. One day I'll try again.
Originally Posted by 92blacktt
you just need the adapters, pm me if you need a set
I thought this was interesting information. A buddy of mine has mounted SC300 spindles to a MK3. I've heard of people doing all kinds mods to fit big brakes for the MK3's. Not sure if you all knew about this simple mod or not . Should be cool to see the car done with these vette brakes.
11-15-13, 09:31 AM
For reference, that's a 19" SP500. clears calipers by miles.
