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Lynn · 06-23-07, 11:44 PM

Mike,

The Wilwood kits are for 88-96 C4s. The uprights on DRBs and on Sabres are 84-87 C4 parts. This is typical of the commercially available kits for "C4" Corvettes.

The kits on the DRM website do not specify which range of C4 years are supported with their kits. BUT, they do have a conversion kit that allows the use C5 front calipers on 84-96 C4s, which is an upgrade over stock. They also have upgrades for 88-96 C4 rear brakes (this year range of parts is an option that I have on my DRB rear uprights and that I think Bill may have also), which is a bit of rarity also. I have looked for rear upgrades in the past with no luck at all. Even this year range of C4 rear brakes are pretty wimpy considering the increased braking effectiveness that should be available with the weight of the engine/transaxle just ahead of the rear axle.

Lynn

06-23-07, 11:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lynn llarsen Admin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC GT40: Sabre Posts: 2,073 Rep Power: 29	Re: Disc brakes for C-4 corvette front suspension Mike, The Wilwood kits are for 88-96 C4s. The uprights on DRBs and on Sabres are 84-87 C4 parts. This is typical of the commercially available kits for "C4" Corvettes. The kits on the DRM website do not specify which range of C4 years are supported with their kits. BUT, they do have a conversion kit that allows the use C5 front calipers on 84-96 C4s, which is an upgrade over stock. They also have upgrades for 88-96 C4 rear brakes (this year range of parts is an option that I have on my DRB rear uprights and that I think Bill may have also), which is a bit of rarity also. I have looked for rear upgrades in the past with no luck at all. Even this year range of C4 rear brakes are pretty wimpy considering the increased braking effectiveness that should be available with the weight of the engine/transaxle just ahead of the rear axle. Lynn __________________ Sabre GT40/5L EFI/G50/50 Always verify parts or products discussed for your own use.