Brake Recommendations Please - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Bob Eyres · 05-19-2015

I've got a 65K mile 91' ZR-1. And it's been sitting in the garage for way too long.
We're waking it up, changing all fluids, and trying to freshen it up overall for the summer.

The brakes are all original. Only one pad replacement since the car was new. Front rotors look o.k., but the rears are worn.

While bleeding the brakes we found that the front caliper was clogged and wouldn't bleed. We're going to pull it off today and see what's up.
I'm wondering what you guys have done to rehab the brakes on your car, and who offers the best deal on parts.

Before you tell me to go out and get a set of drilled or slotted rotors and three or four piston calipers, I've got to say that I'm generally happy with the stock brakes, and their performance. And I really like the bone stock look, no flash.
The only thing I would do to change it is possibly put on stainless braided hoses, as they might give a firmer pedal. (Do they?).

I'm thinking, rehab or replace the calipers if they need it, new rotors for sure, (stock), fresh pads (what kind for normal driving?).

I do like to drag race, but don't spend a lot of time at top-end, or slamming through the twisties, (there aren't any here in Fla.) No track days either.
Who offers the best, cost effective package for the ZR-1. Cost is a factor here.
What do you think?

Thanks in advance.

05-19-2015	#1
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Brake Recommendations Please I've got a 65K mile 91' ZR-1. And it's been sitting in the garage for way too long. We're waking it up, changing all fluids, and trying to freshen it up overall for the summer. The brakes are all original. Only one pad replacement since the car was new. Front rotors look o.k., but the rears are worn. While bleeding the brakes we found that the front caliper was clogged and wouldn't bleed. We're going to pull it off today and see what's up. I'm wondering what you guys have done to rehab the brakes on your car, and who offers the best deal on parts. Before you tell me to go out and get a set of drilled or slotted rotors and three or four piston calipers, I've got to say that I'm generally happy with the stock brakes, and their performance. And I really like the bone stock look, no flash. The only thing I would do to change it is possibly put on stainless braided hoses, as they might give a firmer pedal. (Do they?). I'm thinking, rehab or replace the calipers if they need it, new rotors for sure, (stock), fresh pads (what kind for normal driving?). I do like to drag race, but don't spend a lot of time at top-end, or slamming through the twisties, (there aren't any here in Fla.) No track days either. Who offers the best, cost effective package for the ZR-1. Cost is a factor here. What do you think? Thanks in advance. __________________ "It's about the car, not the people." 1991 ZR-1 White/Black #1236 (Owner since 1994). Stock engine with bolt-ons: Hurst shifter,"Forced Air" intake, Coplon duct, Bee Cool Radiator, Demon coils, Jeal prom, Watson headers, X pipe, 3" B&B's, Rippie flywheel, 4:10 gears, A molds, Toyo Proxes-R888's 12.06@117mph. 1.76 60ft.