Few pics and comments on brakes and suspension>>>

[ZR1Vette]

I did a few upgrades to the brakes and want to share a few pics...

Pretty much the typical OEM look when I started... my project included rust removal from hubs and upgrading pads and rotors..
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1frntbrakepre.jpg

I have kept the OEM rotors, but will be sending to a company in California to bead blast and zinc coat (thus can return car to OEM set up)... here is their work on my C6 Z51 brakes>>
Before
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/FrntRotorPreTreat.jpg

After
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/C6frontbrakeSS.jpg

For purposes of removing rust from hubs and leaving a zinc phosphate coating I use a product from EastWood... OxySolve which they now call Fast Etch and steel wool/brass wire brushes (really only need for stubborn spots)>>


Here is the ZR-1 hub after treatment
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1frnthubposttreatment.jpg

And now the completed set up.. EBC sport rotors, EBC ceramic pads, Goodridge SS lines and new caliper hardware
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1frntbrakes11008-1.jpg
Note: black on rotor to pad contact area will rub off when brakes are used...this pic was prior to brake usage.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1frntsuspensiontopview1408-1.jpg





Michael

[ZR1Vette]

And here are the rears>>
Before
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1rearbrakespre.jpg

After
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1rearsuspensioncomplete11208.jpg

[RedSled]

Michael. Looks awesome. You are making good progress on your upgrades. I think I will be purchasing a lift by the way. I thought yours was really cool. Have to try and get my suspension looking as clean as yours!

Cheers, Keith

'90 Red/Red #1383

[rkreigh]

I saw michael's car first hand and it's spectacular!! nice to see another pristine ZR-1 in VA. thanks again for hosting the get together, it was alot of fun.

enjoy your ZR-1, it's a beauty! I need to do the same to detail the suspension and really appreciate the pics and tips.

what did you use to clean off the a arms??

[HIZNHRZ]

Michael,

Would you mind providing contact information for the shop in California you used to plate your Z51 rotors? How did you package the rotors for shipment?

Thanks,
Scott

[Nick]

Damn, looking good!:thumbsup:

[-=Jeff=-]

looking good..

Hey it looks like you even have Steel half shafts on that one.. I think my 90 has aluminum, but I never really looked to close

[ZR1Vette]

Ron... arms etc were in good shape but I used Brake Kleen & Parts Cleaner (non chlorinated) on a rag to really bring them up to clean...

Scott... sure... company is called Specilialized Processing in El Cajon CA 619.442-0663 I sent them via FedEx ground in two boxes (each with two rotors)... wasn't bad cost wise. Specialized Processing will charge about $125 for all four rotors (they did about 2 years ago anyway)

Jeff... yep to steel half shafts... my VIN is 1990 #566 and I found out that they transitioned over to aluminum at about VIN #620 or so... any advantage or disadvantage of steel over aluminum or vice versa? other than the obvious weight difference ;)

Now off to all fluid changes..
Thanks all
Michael

[Aurora40]

The steel is stronger, and of course heavier. I think they weren't sure the aluminum half-shafts would take the power? I think the only disadvantage is the weight, and possibly the appearance since they always look rusty.

[evl_twn]

What type of lift is that? Is it a permanent in-floor lift, or one you can move around the shop?

[HIZNHRZ]

Michael, thanks much. I've looked for plating services locally. There are a few but none that had any experience with a recommended finish for brake rotors.

[ZR1Vette]

What type of lift is that? Is it a permanent in-floor lift, or one you can move around the shop?

Yes you can move around understanding it does weigh 600+ lbs..it has a front (detachable) wheel dolly and the rear rollers... you can see in this pic the dolly to the left leaning against wall>>
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/163010new_garage_with_lift-1.jpg

Michael

[Corvette95]

That suspension looks great...the cleaner you got from Eastwood...does it contain an acid . . . seems like it must.

[ZR1Vette]

That suspension looks great...the cleaner you got from Eastwood...does it contain an acid . . . seems like it must.

I will simply quote from the container>>>
Non Flammable Non Corrosive Non Toxic and Do not store in metal containers..
It appears not to contain acids but rather specific chemicals that attack rust and then leave a zinc phosphate coating
M

[Corvette95]

Wow... then I need to get me some of that.... :thumbsup:

[ZR1Vette]

Here is the post about 30 miles pic of the rotors showing the wearing off of the treatment from EBC
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/ZR1frntrotorsafterwearin.jpg
Michael

[djpatrick35]

WOW! Great job! I hope to eventually get my brakes to that condition!

[kenthompson]

I need to take my wheels back off and paint the hubs and get mine looking that clean. :)