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Old 04-25-2010, 09:12 AM
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Default Does Anyone still sell the C4 to C5 Caliper Mount Adapter?

I bent the left front C4 to C5 caliper bracket adapter ('93 Coupe) that I purchased years ago from someone on the forum that manufactured them. I know he stopped making them when he moved. Anyone still have a source? I'm trying to find a shop that can either straighten the one I have or manufacture one. Any help would be appreciated. Need it before a Chin event at Mid-Ohio for Memorial day.

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Call VBP...tell em Jerry sent ya!
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Check with Van Steel too.
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Thanks guys, I'll give them a try on Monday!
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I got mine off EBay, there was a seller on there that was making them.
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You can also call Robert Finlayson at Performance AFX, 634-844-0089.

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If those don't pan out let me know.
I have a set that I've never put on. The J55 is working great, if I wind up upgrading one day it will be a big brake upgrade.
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I purchased the left front from 76LSIBIRD on the forum. Ordered it yesterday and he said it'll ship today. Thanks everyone, for your suggestions. James, get those things on your C4. The cost difference and performance of the C5 caliper system if far superior to the C4 J55s!!

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Originally Posted by Akcelr8 N VA
I purchased the left front from 76LSIBIRD on the forum. Ordered it yesterday and he said it'll ship today. Thanks everyone, for your suggestions. James, get those things on your C4. The cost difference and performance of the C5 caliper system if far superior to the C4 J55s!!

Ralph
ahh crap, now you're gonna make me turn it into a group III car!
I'll have to take a look at NASA points and see if it tips me into TTA.
Oh well - guess its time to start stripping the spare engine for the 383

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