After looking around for calipers-and Rock Auto gets $75-$100 for REBUILT C5's-I kept looking and I read that C6 calipers have about 30% more "rigidity" than C5's, which are about 200% better than standard F-Body issue(!) I started looking for a deal on new calipers. Since I already Whupped a pair of F-bods I wanted to step up to 'Vette calipers. The C5 and C6 have the same profile, so clearance is the same with both. A bit more digging and I found the KORE3 Industries LLC web site, which features PDF templates that you can print out and then check against your wheels. KORE3 is pretty much a custom shop catering to racers and enthusiasts and is run by a man named Tobin Knighton. Tobin is Tech Support, Engineering Wiz, Machinist/Fabricator, and Shipper all-in-one, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about all things mechanical and brakes in particular. I spoke with him for about 45 minutes (mostly about brakes) and he did a quick calculation on which template to print and how much to shift the centerline (.430" for the ~11.9" rotor using the hybrid template). Once I verified the fit (they're on now and I have over 1/8" wheel clearance with new pads) I ordered the C6 calipers, Banjo bolts, and copper washers. Tobin tossed in mounting hardware and found me the best option for expedited shipping. So I basically paid $126 Ea. for NEW C6 calipers instead of $100 Ea. for Cardone-rebuilt C5's from RockAuto! Tobin Seriously hooked me up! Also, he routinely builds custom setups and has a good bit of stock gear that's not currently on the website. In my case I could have reused my Banjo bolts as they are the same thread and grip length, but the 'vette Banjos have a larger through hole, which probably wouldn't matter on the street but from what I understand, some race pads have such high initial bite that getting a clean release (piston pullback) is important. So maybe the larger hole allows a quicker release...Originally Posted by boostedcompg
