C5 rear calipers on LS1 backing plate

[vette427-sbc]

Just a quick question... Will C5 rear calipers interchange with LS1 rear calipers? I heard that the C5's will fit in the LS1 abutment brackets, but I would like somewhat more of a confirmation before I go buying everything.

[gort69]

http://www.phantomss.com/oldsite/camaro/c5calipers/index.shtml

[Vicinity]

I'd go with whatever you can get cheapest, TBH. I'm not 100% but I'd say they're pretty much the same thing.

[shep]

Yep they bolt right in get the pads for the caliper you are using.

[gort69]

Yep they bolt right in get the pads for the caliper you are using.

You sure on that? I'd think it's a better idea to use pads to fit the abutment.

[RF GTO]

The C5 calipers will work in LS1 abutments on LS1 backing plates. You can use C5 pads, but you will have to modify the C5 rattle clips a bit to get them to work.

[monteboy84]

I literally just did this 3 days ago, but haven't installed the pads yet. I have C5 pads so I'll let you know how they work.

-matt

[vette427-sbc]

Thanks guys!
Ive been reading that the vette calipers are pressure cast vs the f-body calipers being gravity cast. Slightly stronger, and there are some good deals on ebay for all 4 vette calipers since I will be going C5 up front as well.