C5 Z06 Vette Brakes

B.K. · 07-23-2008, 02:00 AM

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f14/s1...brakes-289013/

Not my setup nor have I installed this setup just another thread to answer any other questions for the real Z06 Brake Setup

bhaley66 · 07-23-2008, 02:30 PM

Does anybody know off hand how much extra they will stick out with the stock s10 rotors turned down behind the corvette rotors? i really wana do this but really dont wana cut anymore anything...

BLACKZQ8stepside · 07-24-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by B.K.

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f14/s1...brakes-289013/

Not my setup nor have I installed this setup just another thread to answer any other questions for the real Z06 Brake Setup

greencactus3 · 07-25-2008, 12:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66

Does anybody know off hand how much extra they will stick out with the stock s10 rotors turned down behind the corvette rotors? i really wana do this but really dont wana cut anymore anything...

should be just the thickness of the vette rotors.

redxtruck · 07-25-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66

Does anybody know off hand how much extra they will stick out with the stock s10 rotors turned down behind the corvette rotors? i really wana do this but really dont wana cut anymore anything...

i beleive it is about a half inch.

HofinaterSS · 07-25-2008, 11:45 PM

only a half inch? Thats not too bad. I may have missed it, but who makes the turned down rotors?

sdime98 · 07-26-2008, 12:00 AM

omg..soo sexy...

bhaley66 · 07-26-2008, 01:20 AM

1/2" so that means that the mounting plate of the corvette rotors are only a 1/4" thick each, or 1/2" each? just to clarify...thanks

Wicked Mayhem · 07-26-2008, 02:31 AM

mine c5 rotors are roughly 3/8"

BLACKZQ8stepside · 07-26-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sdime98

omg..soo sexy...

Thank you sir

redxtruck · 07-27-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66

1/2" so that means that the mounting plate of the corvette rotors are only a 1/4" thick each, or 1/2" each? just to clarify...thanks

the rotors are about the same, the difference comes from the stock rotor being turned down to use as a hub. you need to leave enough meat for it to be strong enough. i used stock blazer hubs and there is no change.

sdime98 · 07-27-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BLACKZQ8stepside

Thank you sir

you knew if i saw the thread, i was gonna come in drooling..

LOW S-10 · 07-28-2008, 04:43 AM

A big thanks to BLACKZQ8stepside for being so informative and helpful in this thread. He has answered questions with a positive attitude over and over again. Thanks!

I'm debating on C5 or C6 Z06 brakes. I've allready bought S10 drop spindles, so it would greatly defeat the purpose of buying blazer spindles. C6 sell for $550 shipped, where as C5 sell for around $230 shipped (just for fronts). Rotors and pads for the C6 are almost double than that of the C5 (Most places that sell rotors/pads on ebay only sell F/R combos, NOT SEPERATE). Wow. I think I just talked myself out of C6's. Maybe I just need to steal a C6 Z06 and use the brakes and motor lol!

This has probably been asked many times, but S10 drop spindles require you to turn the rotors pictured on page 2?

redxtruck · 07-28-2008, 04:32 PM

BLACKZQ8stepside · 07-29-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LOW S-10

A big thanks to BLACKZQ8stepside for being so informative and helpful in this thread. He has answered questions with a positive attitude over and over again. Thanks!

I'm debating on C5 or C6 Z06 brakes. I've already bought S10 drop spindles, so it would greatly defeat the purpose of buying blazer spindles. C6 sell for $550 shipped, where as C5 sell for around $230 shipped (just for fronts). Rotors and pads for the C6 are almost double than that of the C5 (Most places that sell rotors/pads on ebay only sell F/R combos, NOT SEPARATE). Wow. I think I just talked myself out of C6's. Maybe I just need to steal a C6 Z06 and use the brakes and motor lol!

This has probably been asked many times, but S10 drop spindles require you to turn the rotors pictured on page 2?

Thanks man!, what a great thing to say, I'm beside myself

billetsdime00 · 07-29-2008, 11:49 PM

so if mines lowered 2" in the front what all do i have to do?

Wicked Mayhem · 07-30-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LOW S-10

A big thanks to BLACKZQ8stepside for being so informative and helpful in this thread. He has answered questions with a positive attitude over and over again. Thanks!

YES! a very big thanks to him. ive pm'd the **** out of him asking him questions! i got everything now for my swap minus brake lines. im so excited!!!

WhiteS-10 · 07-30-2008, 09:07 AM

Where did you gt the brackets? I keep sending bad94 PM's but I never get anything back.

Wicked Mayhem · 07-30-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteS-10

Where did you gt the brackets? I keep sending bad94 PM's but I never get anything back.

im making mine. i cant make myself pay for a piece of flat plate with 4 holes drilled in it.

WhiteS-10 · 07-30-2008, 06:39 PM

Is that all it is?
I'll just make some to then.

Bad94 · 07-30-2008, 10:26 PM

Im sorry for the guys who have been tring to get ahold of me, i have been working a ton of hours at my 8-5 job and working late nights at my shop, plus i have been going to a ton of shows with customers and projects.

bhaley66 · 07-31-2008, 04:56 PM

ok so im wondering does the spindle have to actually be modified to run this setup on the stock or 2" drop s10 spindle? i know it said modified spindle above a pic on the second page, but unsure what was actually modified and if it was necessary?

dawgnutz · 07-31-2008, 04:58 PM

Yes, Either the stock spindles or the Dropped Spindles need to be modified. The modification is removing a portion of the two large ears of the spindle and redrilling/tapping the holes for the new brackets.

bhaley66 · 07-31-2008, 07:21 PM

you cant just make a bracket to bolt to the existing holes and to the new caliper? that sucks, but still doesnt seem too hard, the only thing is drilling and tapping the cast iron, i have never personally done this, is it any tougher than mild steel?

pappie1 · 08-06-2008, 05:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66

you cant just make a bracket to bolt to the existing holes and to the new caliper? that sucks, but still doesnt seem too hard, the only thing is drilling and tapping the cast iron, i have never personally done this, is it any tougher than mild steel?

Bad94 · 08-06-2008, 08:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66

you cant just make a bracket to bolt to the existing holes and to the new caliper? that sucks, but still doesnt seem too hard, the only thing is drilling and tapping the cast iron, i have never personally done this, is it any tougher than mild steel?

only having 2 5/16 bolt holding ur brakes together

, i dont like that idea.

bhaley66 · 08-06-2008, 06:37 PM

what do you mean only having 2 5/16" bolts holding your brakes "together", holding the caliper in place?

Wicked Mayhem · 08-10-2008, 05:18 PM

finished mine up yesterday! i love it!

(factory rear discs with upgraded pads/rotors and painted calipers

pappie1 · 08-12-2008, 07:24 AM

Noice! I guess it's my turn now that I have all the info in front of me. This is gonna be a easy mod

bwhitfield24 · 08-12-2008, 07:48 PM

I hope to have wheels and brakes done in 6-8 weeks barring any unforseen difficulties.

BLACKZQ8stepside · 08-13-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

finished mine up yesterday! i love it!

(factory rear discs with upgraded pads/rotors and painted calipers

Looks nice!

B.K. · 08-17-2008, 08:58 PM

Looking clean!!

07-23-2008, 02:00 AM	#101
B.K. Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 95 Location: North GA User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f14/s1...brakes-289013/ Not my setup nor have I installed this setup just another thread to answer any other questions for the real Z06 Brake Setup
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07-23-2008, 02:30 PM	#102
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 125 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Does anybody know off hand how much extra they will stick out with the stock s10 rotors turned down behind the corvette rotors? i really wana do this but really dont wana cut anymore anything...
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07-24-2008, 11:10 PM	#103
BLACKZQ8stepside STPSYDR Age: 43 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,478 Location: Rockford, Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by B.K. http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f14/s1...brakes-289013/ Not my setup nor have I installed this setup just another thread to answer any other questions for the real Z06 Brake Setup
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07-25-2008, 12:35 AM	#104
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,954 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66 Does anybody know off hand how much extra they will stick out with the stock s10 rotors turned down behind the corvette rotors? i really wana do this but really dont wana cut anymore anything... should be just the thickness of the vette rotors.
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07-25-2008, 09:39 PM	#105
redxtruck Undecided Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,110 Location: Prince Frederick, Md User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66 Does anybody know off hand how much extra they will stick out with the stock s10 rotors turned down behind the corvette rotors? i really wana do this but really dont wana cut anymore anything... i beleive it is about a half inch.
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07-25-2008, 11:45 PM	#106
HofinaterSS rusty bumper member Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,807 Location: north jersey User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes only a half inch? Thats not too bad. I may have missed it, but who makes the turned down rotors?
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07-26-2008, 12:00 AM	#107
sdime98 Carolina S-Series Mod. Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 45,505 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes omg..soo sexy...
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07-26-2008, 01:20 AM	#108
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 125 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes 1/2" so that means that the mounting plate of the corvette rotors are only a 1/4" thick each, or 1/2" each? just to clarify...thanks
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07-26-2008, 02:31 AM	#109
Wicked Mayhem i wouldnt undertsand Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,656 Location: League City, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes mine c5 rotors are roughly 3/8"
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07-26-2008, 01:33 PM	#110
BLACKZQ8stepside STPSYDR Age: 43 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,478 Location: Rockford, Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by sdime98 omg..soo sexy... Thank you sir
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07-27-2008, 09:43 PM	#111
redxtruck Undecided Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,110 Location: Prince Frederick, Md User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66 1/2" so that means that the mounting plate of the corvette rotors are only a 1/4" thick each, or 1/2" each? just to clarify...thanks the rotors are about the same, the difference comes from the stock rotor being turned down to use as a hub. you need to leave enough meat for it to be strong enough. i used stock blazer hubs and there is no change.
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07-27-2008, 11:32 PM	#112
sdime98 Carolina S-Series Mod. Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 45,505 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by BLACKZQ8stepside Thank you sir you knew if i saw the thread, i was gonna come in drooling..
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07-28-2008, 04:43 AM	#113
LOW S-10 Half-Bagged Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,093 Location: DFW, TX User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes A big thanks to BLACKZQ8stepside for being so informative and helpful in this thread. He has answered questions with a positive attitude over and over again. Thanks! I'm debating on C5 or C6 Z06 brakes. I've allready bought S10 drop spindles, so it would greatly defeat the purpose of buying blazer spindles. C6 sell for $550 shipped, where as C5 sell for around $230 shipped (just for fronts). Rotors and pads for the C6 are almost double than that of the C5 (Most places that sell rotors/pads on ebay only sell F/R combos, NOT SEPERATE). Wow. I think I just talked myself out of C6's. Maybe I just need to steal a C6 Z06 and use the brakes and motor lol! This has probably been asked many times, but S10 drop spindles require you to turn the rotors pictured on page 2? Last edited by LOW S-10 : 07-28-2008 at 04:45 AM.
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07-28-2008, 04:32 PM	#114
redxtruck Undecided Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,110 Location: Prince Frederick, Md User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes yes
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07-29-2008, 09:33 PM	#115
BLACKZQ8stepside STPSYDR Age: 43 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,478 Location: Rockford, Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by LOW S-10 A big thanks to BLACKZQ8stepside for being so informative and helpful in this thread. He has answered questions with a positive attitude over and over again. Thanks! I'm debating on C5 or C6 Z06 brakes. I've already bought S10 drop spindles, so it would greatly defeat the purpose of buying blazer spindles. C6 sell for $550 shipped, where as C5 sell for around $230 shipped (just for fronts). Rotors and pads for the C6 are almost double than that of the C5 (Most places that sell rotors/pads on ebay only sell F/R combos, NOT SEPARATE). Wow. I think I just talked myself out of C6's. Maybe I just need to steal a C6 Z06 and use the brakes and motor lol! This has probably been asked many times, but S10 drop spindles require you to turn the rotors pictured on page 2? Thanks man!, what a great thing to say, I'm beside myself
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07-29-2008, 11:49 PM	#116
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07-30-2008, 01:28 AM	#117
Wicked Mayhem i wouldnt undertsand Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,656 Location: League City, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by LOW S-10 A big thanks to BLACKZQ8stepside for being so informative and helpful in this thread. He has answered questions with a positive attitude over and over again. Thanks! YES! a very big thanks to him. ive pm'd the **** out of him asking him questions! i got everything now for my swap minus brake lines. im so excited!!!
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07-30-2008, 09:07 AM	#118
WhiteS-10 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 620 Location: Pennsylvania User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Where did you gt the brackets? I keep sending bad94 PM's but I never get anything back.
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07-30-2008, 09:30 AM	#119
Wicked Mayhem i wouldnt undertsand Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,656 Location: League City, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteS-10 Where did you gt the brackets? I keep sending bad94 PM's but I never get anything back. im making mine. i cant make myself pay for a piece of flat plate with 4 holes drilled in it.
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07-30-2008, 06:39 PM	#120
WhiteS-10 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 620 Location: Pennsylvania User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Is that all it is? I'll just make some to then.
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07-30-2008, 10:26 PM	#121
Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,602 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Im sorry for the guys who have been tring to get ahold of me, i have been working a ton of hours at my 8-5 job and working late nights at my shop, plus i have been going to a ton of shows with customers and projects.
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07-31-2008, 04:56 PM	#122
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 125 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes ok so im wondering does the spindle have to actually be modified to run this setup on the stock or 2" drop s10 spindle? i know it said modified spindle above a pic on the second page, but unsure what was actually modified and if it was necessary?
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07-31-2008, 04:58 PM	#123
dawgnutz The Werk Truck Age: 28 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,837 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca. User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Yes, Either the stock spindles or the Dropped Spindles need to be modified. The modification is removing a portion of the two large ears of the spindle and redrilling/tapping the holes for the new brackets.
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07-31-2008, 07:21 PM	#124
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 125 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes you cant just make a bracket to bolt to the existing holes and to the new caliper? that sucks, but still doesnt seem too hard, the only thing is drilling and tapping the cast iron, i have never personally done this, is it any tougher than mild steel?
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08-06-2008, 05:12 AM	#125
pappie1 the dakota is dead! Age: 33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 374 Location: Layton User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66 you cant just make a bracket to bolt to the existing holes and to the new caliper? that sucks, but still doesnt seem too hard, the only thing is drilling and tapping the cast iron, i have never personally done this, is it any tougher than mild steel?
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08-06-2008, 08:46 AM	#126
Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,602 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by bhaley66 you cant just make a bracket to bolt to the existing holes and to the new caliper? that sucks, but still doesnt seem too hard, the only thing is drilling and tapping the cast iron, i have never personally done this, is it any tougher than mild steel? only having 2 5/16 bolt holding ur brakes together , i dont like that idea.
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08-06-2008, 06:37 PM	#127
bhaley66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 125 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes what do you mean only having 2 5/16" bolts holding your brakes "together", holding the caliper in place?
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08-10-2008, 05:18 PM	#128
Wicked Mayhem i wouldnt undertsand Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,656 Location: League City, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes finished mine up yesterday! i love it! (factory rear discs with upgraded pads/rotors and painted calipers
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08-12-2008, 07:24 AM	#129
pappie1 the dakota is dead! Age: 33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 374 Location: Layton User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Noice! I guess it's my turn now that I have all the info in front of me. This is gonna be a easy mod
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08-12-2008, 07:48 PM	#130
bwhitfield24 S-Clusive North Texas Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,035 Location: Crowley, TX User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes I hope to have wheels and brakes done in 6-8 weeks barring any unforseen difficulties.
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08-13-2008, 08:15 PM	#131
BLACKZQ8stepside STPSYDR Age: 43 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,478 Location: Rockford, Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem finished mine up yesterday! i love it! (factory rear discs with upgraded pads/rotors and painted calipers Looks nice!
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08-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#132
B.K. Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 95 Location: North GA User is: OffLine	Re: C5 Z06 Vette Brakes Looking clean!!
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