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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get some brackets to mount C6 Z06 calipers?

Here is an old thread from the classifieds, this is what Im looking for.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=430087
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Anyone?
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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A gentleman on silveradoss dot com sales what you need.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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you have eradispeeds and want the corvette calipers?
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Yeah I want the 6 piston fronts.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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your rotors are 14 inch right?
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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If you’re considering swapping to the C6 Z06 six piston calipers, you may also want to look into a set of the single backing plate pads available from MTI Racing instead of using the factory or factory style padlets. The Carbotech Bobcat 1521 pads are Ceramic based friction material supposedly offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. The Bobcat 1521 compound pads are advertised to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer and has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times so they say.

These are Single-backing plate pads. These provide a larger brake pad surface area and more consistent brake wear compared to the factory individual padlets setup. Removal of the inner calliper pins is required.

They carry an about average price of $269.00 for the front pads.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx
your rotors are 14 inch right?
Yes mine are 14".
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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I dont know if it will be an improvement but let us know if it is. if you need some calipers i know where some are
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx
I dont know if it will be an improvement but let us know if it is. if you need some calipers i know where some are
Yeah Ive been looking for some, what kind of price?
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