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N8nSM
02-22-2006, 03:03 PM
I'm thinking about getting a nice set of brakes for the front and I'm soliciting recomendations. I have the stock 17 inch wheels.
Jeffvette
02-22-2006, 03:52 PM
How much you willing to spend?
N8nSM
02-22-2006, 04:11 PM
Ha! Now that's what it is usually about huh? I'm not sure, I'm getting my tax return soon so as much as a couple grand. I like the Baer setups I've seen. Would like a nice big caliper!!
Jeffvette
02-22-2006, 04:33 PM
IMHO, don't waste time/money with the Baer track set up. It's basically a stock C4 caliper that has been machined/cast flat anda nice logo painted on.

Either spend the money and go with Alcon or Brembo. But remember, the larger set ups will require you to go to the 5 spokes, unless you want to push the wheels out using a spacer.
N8nSM
02-22-2006, 04:35 PM
Very good to know. Thank you much, Jeff.
Bell Curve
02-23-2006, 04:39 AM
I think I want the 05 ZO6 brake upgrade. Is it worth it, and is there a kit they sell to adapt to our cars?
HAWAIIZR-1
02-24-2006, 01:06 AM
http://www.ssbrakes.com/products/detail/2943/?make=Chevrolet&model=Corvette&year=1993

How about this? SSBrakes recommended this to me as an upgrade to ZR-1 system.
Jeffvette
02-24-2006, 02:39 PM
I think I want the 05 ZO6 brake upgrade. Is it worth it, and is there a kit they sell to adapt to our cars?

Read this one first

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1251415&forum_id=50



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1255397&forum_id=50
Demps
02-24-2006, 03:35 PM
I have Wilwood six piston fronts on one of my cars and they are impressive. I'm not a racer (yet) but nonetheless, they WORK! Ted
Aurora40
02-24-2006, 04:50 PM
http://www.ssbrakes.com/products/detail/2943/?make=Chevrolet&model=Corvette&year=1993

How about this? SSBrakes recommended this to me as an upgrade to ZR-1 system.
Interesting. Looks like they also have a 4-piston setup too, albeit with thinner rotors:
http://www.ssbrakes.com/products/detail/480/?make=Chevrolet&model=Corvette&year=1990
Bell Curve
03-12-2006, 02:21 PM
Read this one first

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1251415&forum_id=50



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1255397&forum_id=50

Thanks dude, but I meant the C5 Z06 upgrade, not the C6. What all will I need and where is the cheapest place to buy it?
HAWAIIZR-1
03-12-2006, 03:21 PM
Thanks dude, but I meant the C5 Z06 upgrade, not the C6. What all will I need and where is the cheapest place to buy it?

Bell Curve,

I think this may answer your questions from my other thread:

http://www.coppercorvette.com/c5toc4brakes.htm