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Experienced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410 ![]() |
I'm in a C5 now, but I found this interesting. If it bolts directly to a C5 spindle, it should bolt to a F Body with track brackets.
They accept the 7416 pad shape. These are directed at the "Hot Rod" crowd who run C5 suspensions, but should be better than a C5 stock caliper. Sam Strano sells this setup. http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetails.php...&ModelID=11 |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 ![]() |
These may not be as great as they seem depending on intended usage. The 7416 shape is the thin pad, also known as the .650 thick pad (~16mm). The 7420 shape which is more common is .800" thick (~20mm). You will benefit from less pad taper and cheaper pads, but only to a certain extent. Also, with the pads being thinner, they will wear faster and transfer more heat to the fluid than the thicker pads.
That being said, I love my Wilwood FSLi calipers (7420 shape) using adapter brackets. Very hard to beat for initial cost, consumables cost, and only having to carry one spare since they're universal mount/bleeders. Like anything, there are trade-offs. Great for occasional auto-x and track day cars, not as great if you plan on doing a bunch of track days. Just throwing some data/opinion out there for people considering it. |
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