budget brake upgrade

DonutMachine
07-31-2008, 10:37 PM
98 Z28 looking for more brake power. I replace lines with Russell stainless steel kit. I want to do the Z51 conversion but after reading decided that I should upgrade to larger rotors but keep my stock calipers for budget reasons, will this be possible. I thinking this set up will work minus the calipers
C5 conversion bracket-
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

Green96Z
08-01-2008, 08:17 PM
That looks like the Team Chevy list that is floating around here. Looks good, minus the caliper brackets and pads. I can't remember if you need longer brake lines for the LS1 though. You will also need 17" rims to clear the new brakes, unless you have them already.

DonutMachine
08-02-2008, 07:07 PM
I got 18 C6 wheels. I want to run the z06 rotor with my stock ls1 caliper. is this possible. also my friend tells me I only need the abutment brackets and the rotors, all the hardware is the same?