Final chance at getting a set of Bob Bishop C5 to F-body Brake Conversion Brackets...
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One (only one) of the reasons I have recommended avoiding long-term use of SS hoses is because small particles of sand or debris can work their way between the braid and the Teflon inner hose. Through the repeated flexing of the hose, the debris can cut into the Teflon and lead to a rupture under pressure. For many years, there have been brake hoses that included a protective covering over the SS braid, but they have just been made for motorcycles. Internal abrasion was a serious problem for bike racers because their brake hoses were constantly pelted with debris. I had contacted one of those manufacturers a few years ago to see if they would make up some hoses for my Fbody, but they declined because of liability and DOT certification. Goodridge and Stoptech now offer such brake hoses.
Goodridge offers both C5 and F-body stainless steel braid covered Teflon brake hoses, and I have heard from a couple of sources that they now have a protective covering over the SS braid. I don’t know if they would sell only fronts or rears, but the complete kit part #’s are:
# 12217, LT1 w/o traction control
# 12206, C5
Stoptech offers front C5 hoses, which have a clear protective covering over the SS.
Brake Lines - Front Brake Line Kit, C5 Corvette, Front Stock
$72.00 - Item No. 85-180-4500
Goodridge offers both C5 and F-body stainless steel braid covered Teflon brake hoses, and I have heard from a couple of sources that they now have a protective covering over the SS braid. I don’t know if they would sell only fronts or rears, but the complete kit part #’s are:
# 12217, LT1 w/o traction control
# 12206, C5
Stoptech offers front C5 hoses, which have a clear protective covering over the SS.
Brake Lines - Front Brake Line Kit, C5 Corvette, Front Stock
$72.00 - Item No. 85-180-4500
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Man, glad I got my brackets when I did. Now I just have to go through with the conversion. Anyhow, powerstop is now making slotted and dimpled rotors for the C5. I've got a set and they look awesome. I'll let you know how they work out when I get everything mounted. 
For the people who got a set of these awesome brackets.
For the people who got a set of these awesome brackets.
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Update.
Second Batch Order (possibily June?
):
1) BBZ
2) backrdrunner
3) JWBerk94Z
4) sleeperZ96BT
5) richclv
6) No_Secrets
7) Steve in Seattle
8) Hyperspeed 97z28
9) HTWLSS
10) jasycZ28
11) 94TA25ann
12) 818camaro95
13) Chad Allen
14) SSTAT
15) chasmanZ28
16) The Highlander
17) The Highlander
18) jasycZ28
19) NSSINR8 U
20) a5150ward
21) jmzlt1
22) anasazi (depending on price)
23) HTWLSS (2nd Set)
24) KenB
25) TCredTA95
26) Carlos01SS
Possible extra sets wanted:
27) Geoff Chadwhick (awaiting confirmation)
Second Batch Order (possibily June?
):1) BBZ
2) backrdrunner
3) JWBerk94Z
4) sleeperZ96BT
5) richclv
6) No_Secrets
7) Steve in Seattle
8) Hyperspeed 97z28
9) HTWLSS
10) jasycZ28
11) 94TA25ann
12) 818camaro95
13) Chad Allen
14) SSTAT
15) chasmanZ28
16) The Highlander
17) The Highlander
18) jasycZ28
19) NSSINR8 U
20) a5150ward
21) jmzlt1
22) anasazi (depending on price)
23) HTWLSS (2nd Set)
24) KenB
25) TCredTA95
26) Carlos01SS
Possible extra sets wanted:
27) Geoff Chadwhick (awaiting confirmation)
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From: Cypress, Orange County CA.
Originally posted by Steve in Seattle
Update.
Second Batch Order (possibily June?):
1) BBZ
2) backrdrunner
3) JWBerk94Z
4) sleeperZ96BT
5) richclv
6) No_Secrets
7) Steve in Seattle
8) Hyperspeed 97z28
9) HTWLSS
10) jasycZ28
11) 94TA25ann
12) 818camaro95
13) Chad Allen
14) SSTAT
15) chasmanZ28
16) The Highlander
17) The Highlander
18) jasycZ28
19) NSSINR8 U
20) a5150ward
21) jmzlt1
22) anasazi (depending on price)
23) HTWLSS (2nd Set)
24) KenB
25) TCredTA95
26) Carlos01SS
Possible extra sets wanted:
27) Geoff Chadwhick (awaiting confirmation)
Update.
Second Batch Order (possibily June?
):1) BBZ
2) backrdrunner
3) JWBerk94Z
4) sleeperZ96BT
5) richclv
6) No_Secrets
7) Steve in Seattle
8) Hyperspeed 97z28
9) HTWLSS
10) jasycZ28
11) 94TA25ann
12) 818camaro95
13) Chad Allen
14) SSTAT
15) chasmanZ28
16) The Highlander
17) The Highlander
18) jasycZ28
19) NSSINR8 U
20) a5150ward
21) jmzlt1
22) anasazi (depending on price)
23) HTWLSS (2nd Set)
24) KenB
25) TCredTA95
26) Carlos01SS
Possible extra sets wanted:
27) Geoff Chadwhick (awaiting confirmation)
Hopefully Bob will find it in his heart to make some more, I'm definitely in.
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Originally posted by Steve in Seattle
Update.
Second Batch Order (possibily June?):
1) BBZ
...
Update.
Second Batch Order (possibily June?
):1) BBZ
...
Here is why...I posted earlier in this thread, the following...
these brackets are measured to very precise tolerances and once in a while, a set will get rejected if they are even the slightest bit out of the very tight tolerance range. Only 22 are to be made (because only 22 can be produced from a single piece of stock). If one set gets rejected, this will have to be a "first come, first served" deal in order of payment received. The list generated of definite buyers is not the placement of orders or even guarantees an order, it is the payment that dictates the placement of orders.
In other words, if one set gets rejected, the 22nd order will have to be refunded with our sincere apologies. This may not be an issue but it technically could happen.
In other words, if one set gets rejected, the 22nd order will have to be refunded with our sincere apologies. This may not be an issue but it technically could happen.
Last edited by SpeedSpecialty; Apr 29, 2004 at 08:10 PM.
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Wait a second I thought I was the one that got bumped?
Email-
Hello Bob,
I am e-mailing you in regards to the brake bracket GP on CamaroZ28.Com. I
have some unfortunate news for you, I am sorry to say.
In the GP thread, I mentioned the following...
"...these brackets are measured to very precise tolerances and once in a
while, a set will get rejected if they are even the slightest bit out of
the very tight tolerance range. Only 22 are to be made (because only 22 can
be produced from a single piece of stock). If one set gets rejected, this
will have to be a "first come, first served" deal in order of payment
received. The list generated of definite buyers is not the placement of
orders or even guarantees an order, it is the payment that dictates the
placement of orders.
In other words, if one set gets rejected, the 22nd order will have to be
refunded with our sincere apologies. This may not be an issue but it
technically could happen."
Well, I just got word that one set was rejected during production and
unfortunately, it was your set since your payment was the 22nd to come
in. Like I mentioned above, I will have to refund your money with the most
sincere apologies.
I am VERY sorry about this, I hope you understand that no one could be at
fault, it was a problem that occurred in the machining process that made
the brackets.
As you might know, there is the potential for a second batch to be made in
a couple of months. If this happens and you are still interested, I will
ensure that you are first on the list.
Again, I apologize that this had to happen to your order. I hope you
understand and realize that we really didn't want this sort of thing to happen.
JD
Ok did my order get cancelled or not????? If so then I am at the top of the list right???....
Email-
Hello Bob,
I am e-mailing you in regards to the brake bracket GP on CamaroZ28.Com. I
have some unfortunate news for you, I am sorry to say.
In the GP thread, I mentioned the following...
"...these brackets are measured to very precise tolerances and once in a
while, a set will get rejected if they are even the slightest bit out of
the very tight tolerance range. Only 22 are to be made (because only 22 can
be produced from a single piece of stock). If one set gets rejected, this
will have to be a "first come, first served" deal in order of payment
received. The list generated of definite buyers is not the placement of
orders or even guarantees an order, it is the payment that dictates the
placement of orders.
In other words, if one set gets rejected, the 22nd order will have to be
refunded with our sincere apologies. This may not be an issue but it
technically could happen."
Well, I just got word that one set was rejected during production and
unfortunately, it was your set since your payment was the 22nd to come
in. Like I mentioned above, I will have to refund your money with the most
sincere apologies.
I am VERY sorry about this, I hope you understand that no one could be at
fault, it was a problem that occurred in the machining process that made
the brackets.
As you might know, there is the potential for a second batch to be made in
a couple of months. If this happens and you are still interested, I will
ensure that you are first on the list.
Again, I apologize that this had to happen to your order. I hope you
understand and realize that we really didn't want this sort of thing to happen.
JD
Ok did my order get cancelled or not????? If so then I am at the top of the list right???....
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Originally posted by ZLT195
Wait a second I thought I was the one that got bumped? Ok did my order get cancelled or not????? If so then I am at the top of the list right???....
Wait a second I thought I was the one that got bumped? Ok did my order get cancelled or not????? If so then I am at the top of the list right???....
I had my user names mixed up. I corrected it, probably gave 97 CAIVIAROSS a scare in the process.
I am sorry about that. I think I need a vacation.
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Posts: 317
From: Seattle, WA
Originally posted by SpeedSpecialty
D'oh! D'oh! D'oh! D'oh! D'oh! D'oh!
I had my user names mixed up. I corrected it, probably gave 97 CAIVIAROSS a scare in the process.
D'oh! D'oh! D'oh! D'oh! D'oh! D'oh!
I had my user names mixed up. I corrected it, probably gave 97 CAIVIAROSS a scare in the process.
Sorry to hear that anyone lost out on a set though.
Darrin
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Posts: 1,445
From: Seattle, WA
Most recent list.
Second Batch Order (possibily June?):
1) ZLT195
2) BBZ
3) backrdrunner
4) JWBerk94Z
5) sleeperZ96BT
6) richclv
7) No_Secrets
8) Steve in Seattle
9) Hyperspeed 97z28
10) HTWLSS
11) jasycZ28
12) 94TA25ann
13) 818camaro95
14) Chad Allen
15) SSTAT
16) chasmanZ28
17) The Highlander
18) The Highlander
19) jasycZ28
20) NSSINR8 U
21) a5150ward
22) jmzlt1
23) anasazi (depending on price)
24) HTWLSS (2nd Set)
25) KenB
26) TCredTA95
27) Carlos01SS
Possible extra sets wanted:
28) Geoff Chadwhick (awaiting confirmation) [/B][/QUOTE]
Second Batch Order (possibily June?
):1) ZLT195
2) BBZ
3) backrdrunner
4) JWBerk94Z
5) sleeperZ96BT
6) richclv
7) No_Secrets
8) Steve in Seattle
9) Hyperspeed 97z28
10) HTWLSS
11) jasycZ28
12) 94TA25ann
13) 818camaro95
14) Chad Allen
15) SSTAT
16) chasmanZ28
17) The Highlander
18) The Highlander
19) jasycZ28
20) NSSINR8 U
21) a5150ward
22) jmzlt1
23) anasazi (depending on price)
24) HTWLSS (2nd Set)
25) KenB
26) TCredTA95
27) Carlos01SS
Possible extra sets wanted:
28) Geoff Chadwhick (awaiting confirmation) [/B][/QUOTE]
it was definitely a scare. I was soooo bummed out after reading the post. Sorry zlt195....
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
please excuse my ignorance but are these the only brackets made for this application? or are these just such high demand because of the quality of bob bishops brackets.??
i just find it a little puzzling that only one person makes them and has made them for everyone who has put c5 brakes on an F body.
if so i hope there is a second chance and that i will be able to get in on the next oppurtunuity.
i just find it a little puzzling that only one person makes them and has made them for everyone who has put c5 brakes on an F body.
if so i hope there is a second chance and that i will be able to get in on the next oppurtunuity.
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Originally posted by 1stls1
Any word on us, now 21 lucky owners, when we expect to get the brackets?
Any word on us, now 21 lucky owners, when we expect to get the brackets?
Happy braking.
Bob
