NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Brakes, Suspensions, Steering, Wheels & Tyres => Topic started by: peter vicary C5 on March 01, 2005, 10:30:02 AM

Title: Rotors
Post by: peter vicary C5 on March 01, 2005, 10:30:02 AM

does any one know where i can buy brake rotors and pads in australia or the US for my 2001 C5 ?

Title: Rotors
Post by: Thunder Kiss on March 01, 2005, 11:35:29 AM

I don't know about C5s, but Peter at Hoppers Stoppers (http://www.hoppers.com.au/) is fairly knowledgeable on Corvettes in general.  He may be worth a try.  I have one of his upgrades on the front of my car.

Title: Rotors
Post by: MrC5 on March 01, 2005, 12:57:30 PM

I have up graded the brakes on my C5, and have a set of front rotors, calipers and pads.
All in great condition.
Let me know.

Title: Rotors
Post by: peter vicary C5 on March 01, 2005, 01:32:17 PM

the upgrade sounds good, what did you get ? who from and what did it cost ?

Title: Rotors
Post by: Shane Finn on March 01, 2005, 05:13:48 PM

DBA Australia http://www.dba.com.au sells C5 rotors through Repco. Part numbers are in the DBA online catalog or Repco can look them up.

I buy my race pads through AP Racing who will cut a pad to suit the Vette profile. Otherwise, the Vette pads are identical in shape to a late model Commodore. The Commodore pad has a metal tongue which can be removed. The only other issue is that the Commodore pads have a smaller pad surface area with the same backing plate.

Title: Rotors
Post by: peter vicary C5 on March 01, 2005, 06:11:42 PM

the above has given me plenty to work on, thanks for the help guys.

Title: Rotors
Post by: c5vette on March 02, 2005, 10:42:27 PM

The entire Brake system is made by PBR Australia
But knowing the part numbers is the problem.

ABS are an agent for PBR, they maybe able to help