I know you told me the info at BG, and maybe once again after that, but I lost it!! I am trying to locate the source for the C5 front brake upgrade caliper mounting brackets for a 98 Camaro, as I would like to get a pair.
Can you help, or anybody else know???? Thanks
[ 09. December 2003, 03:13 PM: Message edited by: Steve da Wrench ]
Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :
This guy used to sell brackets though Nashville Speed. lateapex@charter.net
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by Steve da Wrench: I know you told me the info at BG, and maybe once again after that, but I lost it!! I am trying to locate the source for the C5 front brake upgrade caliper mounting brackets for a 98 Camaro, as I would like to get a pair.
Can you help, or anybody else know???? Thanks
The guy's name is Bob Bishop and he is now making them out of aluminum or stainless. There are 2 guys in our club who are doing the upgrade as we speak. I'm not at home right now, but when I get back later this afternoon, I'll forward you the contact information for him. I believe there's another guy who makes brackets as well - Dale Griffith and I'll try anfd get his info as well
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by Z28-SORR: This guy used to sell brackets though Nashville Speed. lateapex@charter.net
Yes, I believe that address for Bob Bishop sounds familiar. I have the telephone #'s at home as well for Bob and Dale
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :
Gettin' ready to do it soon, Steve? Lemme know when and I'll lend a hand.
Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
Dirty Window Doug recently did it on his 97.
Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :
Add me to the list of future upgrade. My father put Bear rotors on his c5 vette, so I am taking his stock ones . All I need is brakets, the minor parts and walla, done. Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
Here is what bob sent me, hopefully most of it will come out ok when I copy it
Hi Steve,
First off, I am including graphs and other formatted information below. It will all appear scrambled if you opened this email in “plain text”. You will need to re-open it in “Rich Text” (HTML) if you want the information to be readable. (I noticed that your email to me was in "plain text")
My brackets adapt the complete C5/ZO6 front braking system to any 1993-2002 F-body. They come as a kit which includes all of the necessary non-GM mounting hardware and complete step-by-step installation instructions. The bracket kit sells for $220.00 plus $10.00 shipping within the 48 contiguous states.
I have brokered a good deal on a C5 front brake parts package with Team Chevrolet. It has been about 10 months since I verified the package price, so prices could have gone up slightly.
Team Chevy's price:
GM parts PACKAGE PRICES:
$443.00 includes U.S. shipping (to the 48 contiguous states), but does not include brake pads.
$547.00 includes U.S. shipping and the ZO6 front brake pads. (This package, plus my bracket kit, supplies every part necessary for the conversion, except brake fluid).
These package prices DO NOT include my brackets.
Contact Gale McGrew directly if you are interested in getting either of these packages. He can change the package contents on a per need basis, such as deleting the brake hoses.
Gale McGrew
Team Chevrolet,Olds,GMC,Jeep,Nissan
2014 E. 20th Place
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
800-658-4017
Fax 308-632-0974
Email: teamparts@teamchev.com
Of course, you can get your GM parts wherever you want, but I don't recommend used calipers unless you know how they were used.
GM Parts List for 93-02 F-body to C5 Front Brake Conversion
Below are all of the GM parts necessary for the conversion:
GM Part # Quantity Description
12530682 1 Right front caliper (standard C5)
12530683 1 Left front caliper (standard C5)
10445856 1 Right front rotor
10445857 1 Left front rotor
12455799 2 Pad abutment bracket
22163727 2 Front caliper brake hose
12530697 4 Pad abutment guide pin
12530703 4 Guide pin boot
22163795 2 Banjo bolt
10139097 4 Banjo bolt copper washers
GM parts list notes:
· If you want the red Z06 calipers, use Part #s 88895128 and 88895129 in place of caliper #s above.
· The guide pin bolts come with the calipers, so the part number is not listed above.
· Delete the brake hoses if you plan to use aftermarket braided hoses.
· If you have an LS1 car, you should be able to re-use your front banjo bolts in the C5 calipers, but everyone needs to use brand new copper washers.
GM Part # Quantity Description
12480154 1 set Hawk HP+ Front Pad set
18039366 1 set Durastop Front pad set
88909667 1 set Durastop Ceramic front pad set (w/springs & shims)
88952008 1 set Z06 front brake pad set (w/springs & shims)
GM brake pads list notes:
· Neither the regular Durastops nor the Hawk pads come with anti-rattle springs or pad abutment shims. The ZO6 and Durastop Ceramic pads come with the springs & shims.
· The Durastop Ceramic pads are not recommended for track use. The ceramic material acts as an insulator, reflecting heat back into the rotor. The result can be warped rotors if you don’t do a whole lot of cool down driving before parking. However, they are a good street pad because they have very low dusting, are quiet, and have a lifetime warranty from GM. For a mostly show car, these would be a good choice.
Many customers have reported 3.5 to 4 hours of work to complete the conversion (less on LS1 cars). An accurate torque wrench is absolutely necessary for a correct installation. Out of over 100 customers, I have not had an install question once they began the project.
I've attached a picture of a bracket. I have had 4 laboratory tests performed on my aluminum brackets to quantify deflection and ultimate strength. My current aluminum bracket withstood 22,900 lbs. of force and still did not fail. That is more than the weight of 6 F-bodies on one bracket. The brackets are machined from Kaiser 6061-T6511 aluminum billet. After machining, they are shot peened with stainless steel media. If you have other questions, feel free to contact me again.
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. All I need is brakets, the minor parts and walla, done. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
