Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

81ShrtBox · 03-19-2011, 05:44 PM

I want to use everything and anything I can off of this donor car... I would love to use the Z06 brake setup but I'm afraid of running up against a wall. And I know it will narrow my wheel choices with the oversized calibers and rotors. If any of you guys have successfully completed this swap please post some pics and give some info....PLEASE....PRETTY PLEASE...

87chevy.com · 03-19-2011, 06:01 PM

Ive done the rear conversion, not the front... yet.

with the Corvette rotors, a stock ralley barley makes contact with the caliper bracket.... a 1/8 spacer would eliminate the problem. You could also swap to a corvette, non directional vein rotor but you would have to space the caliper accordingly.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=415021&page=2

clint

81ShrtBox · 03-20-2011, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the info... this is exactly the kind of feedback i'm looking for. What about the big rotors up front?? I want to install all 4 rotors and calibers

**N2TRUX** · 03-20-2011, 09:20 PM

Contact way2lo2. If anyone here knows how, he does.

muthstryker · 03-20-2011, 11:45 PM

It wont narrow your wheel choice, it will open it up ALOT. There are way more wheels for the 5x4.75 lug pattern then there is the 5x5 pattern. If I were you, I would contact Tobin at Kore3. He will be able to help you out with everything.

http://www.kore3.com/

maynardtruckin · 03-21-2011, 12:17 AM

just put the hole rear irs in your truck and swap out front suspension!I did that on my 67 I just used older vet stuff but the second gen irs is easer to work with and it makes for a much better ride!

**way2lo2** · 03-30-2011, 09:04 PM

If you mean Z06 brakes like this, I can help as long as you want drop spindles, if you don't want drop spindles, I can still help but you'll have to send me your spindles to do it.

paul66c10 · 03-30-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by way2lo2

If you mean Z06 brakes like this, I can help as long as you want drop spindles, if you don't want drop spindles, I can still help but you'll have to send me your spindles to do it.

Would love some more information about this for my 86 but i already have dropped spindles and i was wondering if i could use the brakes off my Z06 when i upgrade to the newer Z06 brakes.

**way2lo2** · 03-30-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by paul66c10

Would love some more information about this for my 86 but i already have dropped spindles and i was wondering if i could use the brakes off my Z06 when i upgrade to the newer Z06 brakes.

any c5 or c6 brake option will work as long you use the calipers and rotors from the same brake option. Our brackets will work with Mcgauphys spindles but they will need to be machined which we can do for you or we have already machined spindles in stock.

**way2lo2** · 03-30-2011, 09:46 PM

machined spindle and brackets

81ShrtBox · 04-01-2011, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by way2lo2

If you mean Z06 brakes like this, I can help as long as you want drop spindles, if you don't want drop spindles, I can still help but you'll have to send me your spindles to do it.

I love this site

Thanks....

ProStreet83C10 · 04-01-2011, 01:46 PM

wow thats cool, so does that mean our bolt pattern changes or is it still 5x5 for us half ton 2wd guys

kelsfine69 · 04-01-2011, 09:19 PM

Im Watchin this...Will thes work for us 15" Torque Thrust Guys?.

81ShrtBox · 04-01-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Im Watchin this...Will thes work for us 15" Torque Thrust Guys?.

Dont think so.... rotors probably too big for a 15" rim. I'm going 22"/24" stagger

Dont want it looking crazy with the small rotors

**N2TRUX** · 04-01-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Im Watchin this...Will these work for us 15" Torque Thrust Guys?.

Not even close. I think they will require at least a 18" wheel.

87chevy.com · 04-01-2011, 10:36 PM

Im sure they dont. The rears are only a 12" rotor and the factory steel wheel barley fits... actually touches the caliper mounting bracket a little. The only way the rears would fit no prob is if I redid the spacer for the caliper mount and use a camaro rotor... but no way on the fronts... maybe if you ran skinnies... but skinnies and squares isnt practical,
clint

81ShrtBox · 06-23-2013, 10:03 PM

brake upgrade will be a must with the new engine... time to start putting parts together
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81ShrtBox · 06-24-2013, 01:54 AM

how much for the rear kit?????
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81ShrtBox · 06-20-2018, 04:33 AM

Ok.. this is what I ended up with

1. Cadillac Eldorado rear caliper
2. Flebay rear disc conversion bracket kit
3. Had axles machined to fit the rear rotors
4. Flebay slot/drilled Cadillac rear rotor
5. OEM front caliper (new)
6. C10 slot/drilled front rotor
7. Rockauto front and rear brake hoses
8. All new custom bent brake lines

81ShrtBox · 06-20-2018, 04:36 AM

Looks better than expected.

81ShrtBox · 06-20-2018, 04:42 AM

I ended up using the cadillac rear and OEM C10 front for ease of parts. It was much easier this way. I was getting frustrated trying to complete the other setup

81ShrtBox · 06-20-2018, 04:45 AM

My front rotors should be in today. I recieved a set of 6lug rotors the 1st time

81ShrtBox · 06-20-2018, 04:47 AM

This kit does keep the ebrake.. that was important

81ShrtBox · 06-20-2018, 04:51 AM

Now its time to mock up the drive train

03-19-2011, 05:44 PM	#1
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 I want to use everything and anything I can off of this donor car... I would love to use the Z06 brake setup but I'm afraid of running up against a wall. And I know it will narrow my wheel choices with the oversized calibers and rotors. If any of you guys have successfully completed this swap please post some pics and give some info....PLEASE....PRETTY PLEASE... __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

03-19-2011, 06:01 PM	#2
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Ive done the rear conversion, not the front... yet. with the Corvette rotors, a stock ralley barley makes contact with the caliper bracket.... a 1/8 spacer would eliminate the problem. You could also swap to a corvette, non directional vein rotor but you would have to space the caliper accordingly. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=415021&page=2 clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

03-20-2011, 03:32 PM	#3
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Thanks for the info... this is exactly the kind of feedback i'm looking for. What about the big rotors up front?? I want to install all 4 rotors and calibers __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

03-20-2011, 09:20 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Contact way2lo2. If anyone here knows how, he does. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-20-2011, 11:45 PM	#5
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 It wont narrow your wheel choice, it will open it up ALOT. There are way more wheels for the 5x4.75 lug pattern then there is the 5x5 pattern. If I were you, I would contact Tobin at Kore3. He will be able to help you out with everything. http://www.kore3.com/

03-21-2011, 12:17 AM	#6
maynardtruckin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Falcon \ Colorado Posts: 193	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 just put the hole rear irs in your truck and swap out front suspension!I did that on my 67 I just used older vet stuff but the second gen irs is easer to work with and it makes for a much better ride! __________________ Chris 67 c10 swb build in progress 70 c10 lwb driver pending parts for drastic overhaul 70 c20 lwb parts truck for above mentioned drastic overhaul 71 k20 lwb building for off road use and towing

03-30-2011, 09:04 PM	#7
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 If you mean Z06 brakes like this, I can help as long as you want drop spindles, if you don't want drop spindles, I can still help but you'll have to send me your spindles to do it. Attached Images __________________ Dealer for Billet Specialties, Ridetech, Airlift, Vintage Air and others. Feel free to call, email, or PM for a quote. 216 481-5219 office 216 481-4240 fax 216 789-1647 mobile Way2Lo2@aol.com <----also my paypal http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/way2Lo2

03-30-2011, 09:46 PM	#10
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 machined spindle and brackets Attached Images __________________ Dealer for Billet Specialties, Ridetech, Airlift, Vintage Air and others. Feel free to call, email, or PM for a quote. 216 481-5219 office 216 481-4240 fax 216 789-1647 mobile Way2Lo2@aol.com <----also my paypal http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/way2Lo2

04-01-2011, 01:46 PM	#12
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 wow thats cool, so does that mean our bolt pattern changes or is it still 5x5 for us half ton 2wd guys __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

04-01-2011, 09:19 PM	#13
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Im Watchin this...Will thes work for us 15" Torque Thrust Guys?. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

04-01-2011, 10:36 PM	#16
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Im sure they dont. The rears are only a 12" rotor and the factory steel wheel barley fits... actually touches the caliper mounting bracket a little. The only way the rears would fit no prob is if I redid the spacer for the caliper mount and use a camaro rotor... but no way on the fronts... maybe if you ran skinnies... but skinnies and squares isnt practical, clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

06-23-2013, 10:03 PM	#17
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 brake upgrade will be a must with the new engine... time to start putting parts together Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-24-2013, 01:54 AM	#18
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 how much for the rear kit????? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-20-2018, 04:33 AM	#19
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Ok.. this is what I ended up with 1. Cadillac Eldorado rear caliper 2. Flebay rear disc conversion bracket kit 3. Had axles machined to fit the rear rotors 4. Flebay slot/drilled Cadillac rear rotor 5. OEM front caliper (new) 6. C10 slot/drilled front rotor 7. Rockauto front and rear brake hoses 8. All new custom bent brake lines __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-20-2018, 04:36 AM	#20
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Looks better than expected. Attached Images __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build



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06-20-2018, 04:42 AM	#21
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 I ended up using the cadillac rear and OEM C10 front for ease of parts. It was much easier this way. I was getting frustrated trying to complete the other setup Attached Images __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-20-2018, 04:45 AM	#22
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 My front rotors should be in today. I recieved a set of 6lug rotors the 1st time Attached Images __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-20-2018, 04:47 AM	#23
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 This kit does keep the ebrake.. that was important __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

06-20-2018, 04:51 AM	#24
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Need help putting 2002 Z06 brakes on a 81 C-10 Now its time to mock up the drive train Attached Images __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

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