[hotrodponcho]

Hi guys, newbie here! I have a 95 firebird that I am wanting to put the corvette "big brakes" on because the stock brakes on this car really, really suck! I am not sure about what adapter brackets to use. Most people I talk to say I should use "track brackets" that they are good. I have seen some UMI makes for $199 but that seems a little pricey and I'm not real sure about the powder coat thing, seems like it will just chip or flake off after a while and where I live, the road crews use plenty of salt on the roads. I've also seen some cheaper steel ones but they look like something I could make myself LOL. I already have the calipers and rotors, I just need the correct "abutment" brackets as the ones I have came off of a base C5 and the adapter brackets. Does any one have any information or know where I can get these "track brackets" and how much they are? Also will I need new brake lines or will my old ones work. I am wanting to do a few upgrades so I can do a little autocrossing once in a while, as the SCCA head quarters is at my back door. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) Yup, I live in T town.......Thanks for any input.

[trackbird]

I'll attach the instructions. These are the old instructions and some of the links may be dead by now. Either way, it should help explain the setup.

And, as I remember, the C5 brake package was actually lighter than the LT1 brakes (due to removing that heavy cast iron caliper) and it works better.

And yes, you need C5 length hoses or I can get you the C5/C6 braided (DOT legal) conversion hoses for your LT1 car from Hotpart. If you need them, PM me and I'll get the current price on them.

Here's the instructions:

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 BB__install_instructions__C5___Fbody_frnt_brake.doc ( 39K ) Number of downloads: 35