Big Brakes on a not-so-big Budget? YEP

I don't understand what you guys think will nickel and dime this.
I posted the prices of everything in the first post, less brackets and bolts.
There is nothing more to it, period
 
Zack said:
I don't understand what you guys think will nickel and dime this.
I posted the prices of everything in the first post, less brackets and bolts.
There is nothing more to it, period
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I think if it can be pulled off for that, it would be great. But between house and car projects, I know how budget's wind up taking a back seat.... I am referring to myself and no one else, your mileage may vary.
 
Spectragod said:
I think if it can be pulled off for that, it would be great. But between house and car projects, I know how budget's wind up taking a back seat.... I am referring to myself and no one else, your mileage may vary.
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I started this project last Monday.
Measured, waited for prototype brackets which I got yesterday, and now I am here.

The budget is spot on
 
Zack said:
I started this project last Monday.
Measured, waited for prototype brackets which I got yesterday, and now I am here.

The budget is spot on
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Cool, the collective will thank you and Jerry, because better brakes is one thing these cars need, a cheaper price on mods is another needed option.:beer:
 
justbob said:
Unfortunately I need my parking brake... I wonder if pre 04 F150 five lug rotors would be close?


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The Infinity M56 sport rear rotors are close in a 14 inch diameter.
 
Zack said:
I'm going to look into that next but having a functioning parking brake and keeping it relatively inexpensive is probably not going to be possible



Yes they are, from a 2010 listing
I am still exploring other calipers that are better, but they are so wide on the outboard portion we would need new wheels for sure
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You might also want to look into the C5 Z06 calipers, which are a bit larger IIRC, and, more importantly, 996 911 calipers. I've heard of/seen guys with E36s running both, as they're large/similarly cheap
 
djs2000mgm said:
You might also want to look into the C5 Z06 calipers, which are a bit larger IIRC, and, more importantly, 996 911 calipers. I've heard of/seen guys with E36s running both, as they're large/similarly cheap
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There is no difference between a Base Corvette and z06 Calipers sir.

I will look into the other ones you mentioned.
 
Brackets will be $140 shipped.

Trying to locate a source for bolts.

Up to $775 now. Cost can go down if we find cheaper calipers/brackets
Working on it!

$609 cheaper than buying a BAER kit
 
I can get my hands on a set of 03 Cobra calipers. Could these be used? Or would it not be wreath the effort. Such as no more braking benefit, or the bracket would be too much trouble to modify.
 
Please clarify, you are not selling complete front brake kits and are only selling the brackets, is that correct?
 
Not cheaper but an alternative

2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 5.7L V8
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Brake/Wheel Hub : CaliperRelated PartsPOWER STOP Part # S4702 Remanufactured; Red Powder Coated Calipers w/Brackets
Front; Sold as a pair of left and right calipers
+ Sold in packs of 2; Price reflects cost of each individual item, not the pack $113.79 core $75.00 $377.58

Brake/Wheel Hub : Brake PadRelated PartsCENTRIC Part # 30907310 Para-Aramid Material StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
Front $56.79 $0.00 $56.79

2010 FORD MUSTANG 5.4L V8 Supercharged
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Brake/Wheel Hub : RotorRelated PartsPOWER STOP Part # AR8173XPR Power Stop Extreme Performance Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors (Only 6 Remaining)
Front; Base Model
Part is designed for MX Market vehicles $44.79 $0.00 $89.58
+ Sold in packs of 2; Price reflects cost of each individual item, not the

Not cheaper but I like the red powder coated calipers, IF they don't say CORVETTE!
 
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