08-13-2010, 09:06 PM
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brake upgrade
hey guys, i'm looking at upgrading brakes.
and i know, use search. well i have but still have a few questions that need to be answered.
first. corvette front brake upgrade. does it fit behind stock 16" rims. i read in places yes, then i read in places no. so i want a answer for sure.
second. i remember someone saying grand prix rear calipers were an upgrade. is this confirmed yet or just talk?
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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08-13-2010, 09:09 PM
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dont bother changing the rear.... seriously....they do about 30% of braking. i cant tell ya about the stock wheels/bigger brakes fitting... just upgrade those front brakes!
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08-13-2010, 09:10 PM
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Last edited by Chris2000 : 08-13-2010 at 09:13 PM.
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08-13-2010, 10:32 PM
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saw that, but was wondering about the corvette brakes, i was reading and they are a little larger... or i thought i read that
and i want to upgrade the back since i have to get new rotors/pads. i think the back ones look tiny, and want something a little better looking. and better performance
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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08-14-2010, 08:48 AM
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i just did this upgrade colonel, i used the 16" rims from a 1999 alero and 12" rotors from a 2002 impala, brake pads/caliper brackets from a 2002 camaro and corvette calipers from a 02 corvette.
i am selling dual piston calipers from a 02 camaro if you are interested in my thread in the for sale section (the only place i could buy caliper brackets from was off of ebay and the brackets came with the calipers)
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08-14-2010, 11:39 AM
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pm me. if the price is good with shipping. i might be interested
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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08-16-2010, 02:24 PM
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so thanks to cliff, he confirmered all the info i needed. looks like im going to get some grand prix brakes real soon
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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