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Old 05-04-2007, 11:14 PM
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Well as promised here's the upgrade.Cost wise here's the breakdown;
C5 calipers on E-Bay $195 pair.
Hawk pads all round $125.
Abutment (carriers),clips,seals etc $99.
13' drilled&slotted rotors $90.
Bias spring $12.95.
c4/c5 conversion backets $125.

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Old 05-04-2007, 11:23 PM
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That last pic was what came off. 12" rotors with '87 style calipers and carbon pads plus matching rear pads.Maybe around 1000 miles since I put them on .If you want them let me know 'cause they are going in the rubbish on monday morning.
 
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Old 05-04-2007, 11:29 PM
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finished

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Old 05-04-2007, 11:30 PM
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Heres the leftovers

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Old 05-04-2007, 11:31 PM
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COOL!!!

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Old 05-04-2007, 11:32 PM
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It's amazing,the car stops now!!

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Old 05-05-2007, 02:01 AM
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Cool...Thanks for posting all that. Did you do the work yourself and if so how difficult was it? Cheers.
 
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Old 05-05-2007, 02:36 AM
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Yes i did and about an hour a side.The long bit was bleeding the system with trusty wife!
Just got back from test ride-amazing.Finally I have the vette I always wanted.
 
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Old 05-05-2007, 02:39 AM
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a couple hours isn't too bad. I bet it stops really great now. looks good too. Cheers
 
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a couple hours isn't too bad. I bet it stops really great now. looks good too. Cheers
 


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