AP Racing Radi-CAL Competition Front Kit 355mm - C5 Corvette

The AP Racing by Essex Radi-CAL Competition Brake Kit is a front brake upgrade for every 1997-2004 C5 Corvette, including Z06. It pairs AP Racing CP9660 Radi-CAL Pro5000R racing calipers with 355 x 32mm, 72-vane AP Racing J Hook discs on fully floating aluminum hats, built for track days and competition driving.

Why upgrade

The kit removes about 16 lb of unsprung weight from the front of the car compared with base the OEM brakes. Each caliper weighs 6.2 lb without pads, against 10.1 lb for the factory caliper. Each two-piece disc weighs 17.6 lb, compared with 21.8 lb for the original 325mm disc. The 18mm pad is thicker than the 14.7mm factory pad, so it lasts longer and absorbs more heat between changes. Every component is designed to resist the heat of extended track sessions. Pistons are sized to work seamlessly with the OEM master cylinder and ABS. It works with the OEM rear brakes or a matching AP Racing rear kit.

Caliper and disc construction

On the C5 Corvette, the CP9660 caliper mounts radially on a dedicated bracket at 180mm centers with a 42mm offset, with an M10x1.0 inlet thread. The discs use anti-knockback, anti-rattle attachment hardware. The disc metallurgy is designed for the temperatures seen on track, for a long service life. Spiegler stainless steel brake lines with a clear sheath reduce compliance compared with the OEM rubber lines. The caliper uses a commonly available 18mm thick pad shape. Ventilated, domed-back stainless steel pistons keep heat out of the brake fluid for a very firm pedal. Anti-knockback springs behind the caliper pistons limit pad knockback. The anodized caliper finish resists wear and deterioration at high temperatures.

Features

• AP Racing CP9660 six-piston calipers
• 355 x 32mm, 72-vane J Hook discs on floating hats
• About 16 lb less unsprung weight
• 18mm thick brake pads
• Pistons sized for the OEM master cylinder and ABS

What's Included

• One pair AP Racing CP9660 Radi-CAL Pro5000R racing calipers
• One pair 355x32mm AP Racing CP7177, 72 vane, J Hook racing discs, with fully floating 6061 hard anodized aluminum hats, and attachment hardware
• One pair caliper mounting brackets and hardware
• One pair Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines with abrasion resistant coating
• Detailed installation instructions

Brake pads are not included.

Specifications

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Fitment notes

This front kit fits the vehicles in the table below, which we confirmed against two sources using US model years. Essex has confirmed clearance with OEM C5 Z06, 18x10.5 inch Speedline wheels when run on front of car, Forgestar 18x11, 7.75 inch backspace, Enkei NT03+M 18X10.5 +64mm offset and TSW Interlogos 19X10.5 + 65mm. Check your wheel with the Essex wheel fitment template before ordering.

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