[540cutlaSS]

Some have expressed an interest in the C5 rear brakes. This is what I did.

I traced the outline of the backing plate, so if anyone needs a copy let me know. (You pay for the stamp)

This set up does not allow for a parking brake, so if you need one I would use the Camaro/Trans am brakes.


You will need to fab up the hard lines so they will attach to the calliper. I looped my line to take up some slack. I used Aeroquip ends. You will need 2 Aeroquip adapters that will go between the hard line and the flex line and 2 Aeroquip 10mm Banjo X whatever size flex line you are using. #3 or#4??
Sorry I dont have the #3 part #'s (thats what I used). The #4 adapters are
FCM2937 this is the 3/8-24 to inverted flare. It would go between the hard line and flex line.
FCM2948 is the 10mm banjo X #4. It will bolt to the calliper and the other end of the flex line will attach to it.


I know Im missing alot of info, so ask away. I can also take more detailed pictures as these were taken before the job was complete.

[sinned]

The really easy way to do the rear swap is to just buy everything from the backing plate out from an LSX series Camaro/Firebird and bolt it all on. No fab work, no fuss. I've seen the whole packages go on ebay for about 200-300.

On the fronts, calipers are only 150/ea brand new so paying over 200/pair on ebay is just silly. Rotors are 30/ea brand new at any Napa store, I wouldn't even think about buying them ebay....shipping would cost more than new rotors. I don't remember exactly how much I have wrapped in mine but the Wilwood setup is going to be cheaper than used C5 parts were.

[540cutlaSS]

I can't argue with that. This is just one more option that some may like to do. There really is'int any mods using C5's it was a direct bolt on also. I did loop the original brake line though as it was to long.
I Have about $1200 in the brakes front and rear. It is all brand new GM not import stuff like Napa's rotors MIGHT be? not sure about that.

[webfoot]

The NAPA durastops (?) I got for my 02 monte carlo had a big fat "made in china" sticker on the bag.

[sinned]

The NAPA rotors I buy (about a dozen set a week) all say Canada on them. BTW, might want to check that GM=made in U.S.A. theory, most of it is made in Mexico.

[rbeckman]

I work for TRW after market and all of our rotors are made in Ohio and Candada. We sell them to DANA and Federal Mogul who market them with there brands. I know for a fact that they sell to Autozone and NAPA.