HOW-TO Install Corvette brakes on a 99+ GA - Page 22

Metallman56 · 01-28-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

I'm guessing from your posts that its a tight ass fit. Now this makes me interested in getting slotted and camaro calipers since I don't want to have to buy another set of wheels to put on during winter since I'll be putting my 16s back on when winter comes then my new 18s once I get them during summer.

its such a close fit i wouldnt have tried it without this thread. i bet you couldnt fold a piece of paper in half and fit it beween the caliper and wheel without it touching. its very very close.

2000 GT Coupe · 01-28-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Metallman56

i believe thats correct.

my stock chrometechs did not rub on camaro calipers either, with no grinding. though i did have to bend the heat shield a bit.

I just read on the gaowners link that 99-01 chrometechs never rubbed, not sure what or why the change over in 02 but it makes sense most people that have rubbing issues were later model cars.
Also just for curiosity the chrometechs were only the chromed version correct?
My rims did not have any plastic just gunmetal metal.
I have pics up somewhere but here is my stock rim with camaro caliper, rims dirty, pic is 4 years old I dont have stockers any longer.

FuriousG · 01-28-2013, 06:37 PM

There were chrometechs and then in '03 they made torqued chrometechs and I think they might have had rubbing issues for some people. I got rid of my torqued chrometechs when I left Germany since they had winter tires on them and I wasn't going to need winter tires in California. I never got my Corvette brakes working right while I had the torqued chrometechs so I couldn't verify whether they rubbed or not. The rubbing issue apparently came from the plastic chrome covers so I'm not even certain that everyone with torqued chrometechs will have this problem. Best bet is to simply upgrade to 18" rims before doing the upgrade so that there's no issues.

TDavis · 02-01-2013, 08:38 PM

Thinking about getting camaro calipers and 12" slotted rotors. Where exactly did you get the camaro calipers metal?

AaronGTR · 02-02-2013, 09:19 AM

Before.

After.

I took a bunch more pics, and I'm going to do a full "how-to" write up in another thread when I get the time, so that the info for the rear upgrade is in one spot by itself.

dwoodwarth · 02-02-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

I took a bunch more pics, and I'm going to do a full "how-to" write up in another thread when I get the time, so that the info for the rear upgrade is in one spot by itself.

i was just looking for that info the other day too cant wait to see the how to

thx

[ChaosweaveR] · 02-02-2013, 09:46 AM

That's the first time I've seen your wheels close up, Aaron.

TruGreenGAGT · 02-02-2013, 10:05 AM

deff a nice upgrade...now on the search for parts.
also I find it strange were they put the air stem on your wheel....never seen the stem in a spoke before, always see em between

Metallman56 · 02-02-2013, 03:52 PM

def looks better, but i cant tell how much bigger it is, if at all.

hats off to ya nice mod

[ChaosweaveR] · 02-02-2013, 04:06 PM

There is a size difference from what I can tell in the pics...

TDavis · 02-02-2013, 04:27 PM

There is a little size difference, since he has the pics at different distances from the wheel it throws it off a bit.

[ChaosweaveR] · 02-02-2013, 05:00 PM

Look at the gap from the top of the caliper to the inner barrel of the wheel, it's marginally closer.

TruGreenGAGT · 02-02-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Metallman56

def looks better, but i cant tell how much bigger it is, if at all.

hats off to ya nice mod

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

There is a size difference from what I can tell in the pics...

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Originally Posted by TDavis

There is a little size difference, since he has the pics at different distances from the wheel it throws it off a bit.

just look at how close the caliper is to the inside of the wheel. after is much closer

[ChaosweaveR] · 02-02-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Look at the gap from the top of the caliper to the inner barrel of the wheel, it's marginally closer.

Already beat ya to it.

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Originally Posted by TruGreenGAGT

just look at how close the caliper is to the inside of the wheel. after is much closer

TruGreenGAGT · 02-02-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Already beat ya to it.

dam i was catching up on the electric turbo...

[ChaosweaveR] · 02-02-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TruGreenGAGT

dam i was catching up on the electric turbo...

That thread is a bowl of lulz.

TDavis · 02-02-2013, 06:15 PM

Aaron where did you get that Lomio Racing or w.e it says platform? That'd be useful for me since I need something to lift my car up just a little to get the jack underneath it.

MAC the KNIFE · 02-02-2013, 06:43 PM

i think they are "tomioka"ramps. they sure are helpful. slide across the floor sometimes, but you could tape some non-skid shelf liner on the bottoms maybe.

also, wait till he does the how to on the brakes. there are some pics of the old rotor next to the new one. looks a lot bigger that way

geldartb · 02-02-2013, 06:47 PM

i built some ramps like that out of an old desk i had. made up the difference of height i lost when i lowered the car since my jack would no longer fit under the front of the car.

plastic_indian · 02-02-2013, 07:28 PM

Four red nuts and one chromie? What is that, a McGard? Or did you lose one and have to make a last minute parts store run?

All jabs aside, it certainly is nice to see a 'results' post in a thread around here. If not for Chaos' absolutely awesome irreverence, I might've quit lurking a year ago...

01-28-2013, 06:37 PM	#423
FuriousG Nürburgring Driven! AKA: Isaiah Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plumas Lake, CA Age: 43 Posts: 934 Vehicle: '03 GAGT / '09 G8 GXP	There were chrometechs and then in '03 they made torqued chrometechs and I think they might have had rubbing issues for some people. I got rid of my torqued chrometechs when I left Germany since they had winter tires on them and I wasn't going to need winter tires in California. I never got my Corvette brakes working right while I had the torqued chrometechs so I couldn't verify whether they rubbed or not. The rubbing issue apparently came from the plastic chrome covers so I'm not even certain that everyone with torqued chrometechs will have this problem. Best bet is to simply upgrade to 18" rims before doing the upgrade so that there's no issues. __________________ 2003 GAGT: CAI, SLP Catback, DHP ECM, 18" ASA JH9 Rims, Eibachs, Corvette Z06 Brakes, Front/Rear STBs, Debadged, Dual Post Mirrors, Projector Headlights, Tinted Tails, Fogs, 3rd Brake & Reverse Lights 2009 G8 GXP: #1233 out of 1829 - SOLO Axlebacks, VCM OTR Intake

02-01-2013, 08:38 PM	#424
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Thinking about getting camaro calipers and 12" slotted rotors. Where exactly did you get the camaro calipers metal? __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

02-02-2013, 09:19 AM	#425
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Before. After. I took a bunch more pics, and I'm going to do a full "how-to" write up in another thread when I get the time, so that the info for the rear upgrade is in one spot by itself. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

02-02-2013, 09:46 AM	#427
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	That's the first time I've seen your wheels close up, Aaron. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

02-02-2013, 03:52 PM	#429
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	def looks better, but i cant tell how much bigger it is, if at all. hats off to ya nice mod __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

02-02-2013, 04:06 PM	#430
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	There is a size difference from what I can tell in the pics... __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

02-02-2013, 04:27 PM	#431
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	There is a little size difference, since he has the pics at different distances from the wheel it throws it off a bit. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

02-02-2013, 05:00 PM	#432
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	Look at the gap from the top of the caliper to the inner barrel of the wheel, it's marginally closer. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

02-02-2013, 06:15 PM	#437
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Aaron where did you get that Lomio Racing or w.e it says platform? That'd be useful for me since I need something to lift my car up just a little to get the jack underneath it. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

02-02-2013, 06:43 PM	#438
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	i think they are "tomioka"ramps. they sure are helpful. slide across the floor sometimes, but you could tape some non-skid shelf liner on the bottoms maybe. also, wait till he does the how to on the brakes. there are some pics of the old rotor next to the new one. looks a lot bigger that way __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

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