C5 Brakes

[85t5mcss]

Finally got them on, but haven't torqued it all, yet. Just a couple of minor issues. Wheel weights rub the calipers, factory steering stops on the LCA need ground down a little and the SC&C Adj UCA hit the rear mounting pads a little. All minor but will get it finished soon and post some more pics. BTW, the spindles r the ATS C5 Spindles.

 

[elementoleflows]

what master cylinder are you going to use?

 

[85t5mcss]

85-88 "big bore" MonteSS factory Master Cylinder. Others have used it with good luck, but I don't think I'm getting all the pressure I need or want. I may have to rethink the MC. Brakes r much better, but I think I can get stronger without severe lock-up.

 

[Bill Howell]

I used a C-5 brake m/c. Pricy, but works as it should. C-5 brakes on a g-body are so much better than stock, car actually stops now and not much fad after hard use, as in autocrossing.

 

[85t5mcss]

After stepping back and rethinking my probs, I concluded I'm losing pressure from the MC. Put a "new" unit, no reman on and Wow, what a difference. Brakes don't lock easy, new tires, but when I hit the brakes now, it stops NOW. I love it. How did I ever use the stock brakes so long before, I don't know. I'll never go back to stock brakes.