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For an entry level upgrade to brakes for the ZR-1, I suggest the following;


Rotors: about $400 for 4 wheel set http://www.powerslot.com/
PowerSlot rotors, you can choose from std to cryo treated. Slots offer de-gassing & cleaning benefits of the drilled rotors, but without the stress cracks prevelant in all but the most expensive rotors

I have owned them and never incurred any "hot warpage." Most other entry level, slotted or drilled rotors I've owned have ultimately developed rotor warp when used moderately. OK when cool but pulsating pedal when hot.

Brake Pads, abt $200 for 4 wheel set
Performance Friction: This a top shelf manufacturer. They make a variety of pad compounds and are used in professional motorsports. I recommend the carbon-metallic, Performance Friction-Z pads.

Link to Performance Friction
http://www.performancefriction.com/a...rake-pads.aspx

Link to O'Reilly's Auto Parts: Distributor
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0068&ppt=C0009

Calipers, abt $300.00 (optional)
The first shortcoming of the stock calipers is the lack of heat dissipation. For drag racing or street driving, not a problem. The first level of upgrade would be to 96 Grand Sport calipers. Look good, and aluminum dissipates heat faster. My recommendation for entry level.

Brake Lines, abt $100
Switch to a good quality, braided stainless steel line, for firmer pedal. If yours are original, they are old and probably deteriorated.

Brake fluid, abt $8.00Valvoline Dot 3/4 Synthetic
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...458_0337002502

Switch to synthetic. Lots of tech data out there. Wet & dry boiling point is a principal factor for me. Valvoline meets the standard very well and is affordable & readily available. Pressure bleed/flush complete system with new fluid until clean.


This will get you in to a very good system for about $1,000.

For a 4 piston Brembo, aluminum hat rotor system, be prepared to spend $5,000 plus. Lots of good selection both below and above this level. I would venture to say that most brake upgrades are done for the bling factor rather than outdriving the stock system's capability.