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| Danspeed1 | C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Well, I have most of the parts for my C5 Brake upgrade, but I am still lacking the brackets. Does anyone know where I can get a good set? I need to do this soon, my brakes are pretty much metal to metal. Dan |
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| Notorious | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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I wish I knew what Ed Salinas was doing these days and if he's still making them. His are immaculately engineered and were only $130 when I got mine from him. It didn't take me a hour to do the entire installation.
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| BlkCpe | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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i could use a set also.
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I wish I knew what Ed Salinas was doing these days and if he's still making them. His are immaculately engineered and were only $130 when I got mine from him. It didn't take me a hour to do the entire installation. If you find out let me know, DG |
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| RollaMo-LT4 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Didn't Jeffvette make them also?
You might send him a PM. |
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Didn't Jeffvette make them also? I wanted to get them from Jeff, but he seems to be having a problem getting them back from the guy who is plating them. DG |
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Anyone else?
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| Notorious | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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I'd be more than glad to. The problem is, his name became "a name that is not to be spoken of" over there a long time ago. I don't know that they ever outright banned him but they threatened to (he told me that himself) because people were always bringing his name up on the forum when the question of where to get brackets was raised. He only made them as a sideline but they were top-notch pieces and sold for much less than the name vendors' brackets. At some point he moved to another state too and so may have just quit making them after that, I don't know. The bottom line is I haven't heard anything about him in two or three years now. |
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| sliding | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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These are from Ed]http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6642/adapterifu5.jpg[/img]
Try to mail him if this is still his email: edsalinas AT cox.net |
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| Matatk | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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If someone finds out, I am still waiting for a set, too. Hopefully someone can come through
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| MK 82 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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What makes the C5 calipers better than the J55s on my CE? How many pistons do they have? My CE stops pretty damn well with Hawk pads and powerslot rotors. Is it a looks thing or performance thing?
Anyone have a photo of J55 calipers next to C5s? Please excuse the slight hijack. |
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| sliding | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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C5 calipers are better design (heat wise). C4 calipers have problems
with venting. Also, I believe C5 brake pads are bigger, therefore make more contact with rotor. |
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| MK 82 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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I think the biggest differences are:
1. C5 has larger pad contact patch. 2. C5 rotors are thicker. I also think that J55/GS calipers are more than sufficient unless you road race. If you are just looking for the bling factor, GS/CE calipers with the black body and white raised letters are an option. Easily painted red. No adapters required as far as I know |
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| DrEvil | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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The C5 stuff has a better initial bite due to the larger surface area of the pad in contact with the rotor. Droptop, for most people the stock J55 is good enough but even in autox events I could use more brakes. Another plus for the C5 brakes is cost. Rotors are about half price and pads are cheaper and offer more selection.
One last point, the J55 calipers also have a knack for spreading apart. The GS calipers are a bit stronger than the standard J55s but the C5 is much better. |
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| MyFatNutz | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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C5 calipers are MUCH larger and the rotors are 1.25" compared to the J55 1.1". Superchevyperformance.com used to have the calipers compared side by side C5vsC4
The J55 are probably similar performance street/everyday driving wise, but the C5 brake hardware is more readily available and much cheaper in the long run. Do a price comparison for new GM components and you'll see. I think when I did this conversion the Z06 calipers were $67, now they are (GM prices) $113. The GS caliper is $168 and non gs $200+ Obviously you can shop around for refurbs and generic rotors. On average though, C5 parts are less expensive. FOr example, the only rotors I could get local for the C5 brakes were raybestos brute stop, drilled and slotted for $65 a piece. The J55 brute stop rotor was $90. |
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| MK 82 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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It would appear that the problem lies in availability of the brackets.
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| Jeffvette | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Hey guys, got back from Costa Rica and will have a update on the brackets today.
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Figured I'd keep this one alive.... ttt
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| MK 82 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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I would buy a pair.
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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I wonder if any of the 3
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| SpectatorRacing | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Cost seems to be the main reason as stated above. Initial "bite" is more a product of pad compound than caliper selelction. Rotor thickness will help with cooling, but In a street application this is irrelevant. On track or Auto-X this is more important.
So...go with what you can get for less money up front and less money for replacement parts. |
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Been asking around.... no luck yet,...
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| Notorious | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Hey guys, got back from Costa Rica and will have a update on the brackets today. Any particular "today" you had in mind? I have mine but there seems to be plenty of interest. Hopefully you'll come through and treat them right. |
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| Jeffvette | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Quote: Exasperated I finally got them tonight. I'm changing machine shops as well. 3 months on this last order was asinine. email me at info@pnwzr1.com for brackets and I'll send out payment info. Jeff |
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| Matatk | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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| MK 82 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Ill send you out a paypal tomorrow morning....
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| Jeffvette | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Dan, with your payment all brackets are spoken for.
If somebody doesn't pay, I'll make another post. |
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| rayquayle | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Dan, with your payment all brackets are spoken for. Jeff, Did my payment get to you in time? I's hate to miss out on this again. |
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| Jeffvette | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Ray, I have plenty of the 85-87 brackets. You were never in jeopardy. It's the 88-96 brackets that go like hotcakes.
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Last set of 89's are spoken for...
Payment Sent! :thumbleft: |
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Ray, I have plenty of the 85-87 brackets. You were never in jeopardy. It's the 88-96 brackets that go like hotcakes. Sweet! Thanks again. |
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| SpectatorRacing | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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And for the rears? Anything?
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Dan, with your payment all brackets are spoken for. Well - I have been waiting since early December - I even offered to pay in advance... Am I doing something wrong? |
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Dan, with your payment all brackets are spoken for. Well - I have been waiting since early December - I even offered to pay in advance... Am I doing something wrong? |
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| Gearheadotaku | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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When's the next batch coming around? I'm interested in making the swap before track season... price?
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| MK 82 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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I wanted a set for my 96. What did I do wrong? Sounds like you need to crank out a few more and have some sort of organization to the sale.
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| Danspeed1 | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Just to let you guys know so you don't feel like you've been forgotten,... I have waited since November. Jeff Really should crank out more sets of these things,... looks like alot of people really want them.
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Just to let you guys know so you don't feel like you've been forgotten,... I have waited since November. Jeff Really should crank out more sets of these things,... looks like alot of people really want them. I'd suggest finding a more reliable source and being done with it. Damn shame that Ed's apparently not doing this anymore, but that's the way it seems to be. Spend a few more bucks and get it done, unless you want to wait indefinitely and with no guarantees. |
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Not trying to undermine Jeff but Wdo-Mkr over on Digital corvette forum also sells them
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Not trying to undermine Jeff but Wdo-Mkr over on Digital corvette forum also sells them Don't worry about it. Those who don't already have them deserve a reasonable and reliable source for them. Post a link if you have one. |
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| klkordzi | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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Here you go. He is 11th post. I got my brackets from him with no problems. http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77136
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| Jeffvette | RE:C5 Brake Upgrade - Still need Brackets | ||
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If you want another source go talk to Gene at electrodynamics for his set at 300 bucks.
Another source is wdo mkr, good luck getting a set from him as well. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showp ... 61715450&postcount=70 Guys, these things are feast and famine. I try not to stock much of these and in the past my machinist/plater hae been able to turn out these sets in 3-4 weeks. Typically a batch will last me 6 weeks.I do not make much on these by the time I get them made and plated, I include high quality hardware and then include shipping. My next batch I think I will start to increase the price. Most of you jumped onto a list when I was still on the CF before I was banned. Well after being banned and not having any access to PM's, well, I had no names to go by. |
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Hopefully all works out..Ive had many dealings with Jeff and I totally trust the guy. The support afterward is what makes it worth it. Hours and hours of it, even a few small parts, cant complain .
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Jeff is a true friend to forum members and has never given me the impression that he is just trying to make money off of people. I have used him as a resource for technical questions several times and he is always willing to share the wealth of knowledge that he has.
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Most of you jumped onto a list when I was still on the CF before I was banned. Well after being banned and not having any access to PM's, well, I had no names to go by. So can you put me on a new list? I'm still interested in a set. Thanks. |
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Got my brackets yesterday, couldn't be happier. I hope to get them put on in a couple weekends when I have time. Thanks again Jeff.
Matthew BTW, I was also waiting for brackets since November, so when I saw them come up I jumped on them. Jeff wasn't trying to give anyone the shaft, it's just the way things worked out with the machine shop. You can't control everything. |
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Got my brackets yesterday, couldn't be happier. I hope to get them put on in a couple weekends when I have time. Thanks again Jeff. Thanks Matt. let me know if you have any questions on the upgrade. Quote: So can you put me on a new list? I'm still interested in a set. Yes, noted. Guys, I just got back from a different machine shop. Their pricing for getting 10 sets made............ 380 per set. Delivery time 4-6 weeks. If I go up to 50 sets, price goes down to the 90's per set. |
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