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Originally Posted by Blown353
David, are you sure? I've seen C5 calipers inside several 17" wheels, however the calipers need quite a bit of face clearance and depending on the backside spoke profile of the wheels you might need spacers (or different wheels.) Just asking for some clarification.
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Sorry, I was thinking of the C6 Z06 brakes not the C5 brakes.
One thing I've found out is the Baer two piston calipers we have on the 73 use aluminum pistons. While light, they transmit a lot of heat into the brake fluid. There are Stainless steel aftermarket Corvette racing pistons you can buy but they delete the dust seals, "since they melt anyway" I was told. Surf the net for Corvette brake issues, there are lots of vettes being run in open track events.
I suspect most late Camaro and C5 std calipers use the aluminum pistons too, which makes them less than ideal for track use on a heavy car.
David