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Old 07-04-2023   #1
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Default '90 ZR-1 brake refurbish options

All,

I'm looking at options to refurbish (preferred) and/or upgrade my brakes (1990). She has about 57 kmi, and (as far as I'm aware) original stock rotors and calipers. I have original wheels, which I plan to keep (just got new tires for them). I'm pretty easy on my Z, don't do trackdays, just normal street driving with the occasional zip around some twisties.

options I see so far:

1. Hunt down already refurbished stock calipers and just replace my originals. This seems like the most expeditious option if I can find the right calipers. A little more expensive than refurbishing my old ones I'd think, but I expect it would save a bunch of time and aggravation.

2. Find a refurb kit and refurb my originals. My preferred option, but unfortunately I'm not seeing any kits out there through internet searches. Least expensive, but maybe not feasible due to lack of parts?

3. See if I can dig up some 96 Grand Sport calipers. It's my understanding these are direct replacements, and would add some welcome bling. Similar to option 1 above, but maybe a little more pricey, but I'm not really budget limited per se (trying to stay under $2K if possible), just not nuts about spending a ton of money if I don't have to.

4. Find someone who can refurbish my stock calipers, and send them off to get redone. I have a Corvette restomod place in town that might be willing to do it, otherwise I'd have to go hunting for a reputable mechanic. Saves me time, and I'm not that smart on brake jobs, but time (and money) spent finding a guy might be better spent learning to do it myself (I am mechanically inclined and don't mind getting dirty).

5. Find an aftermarket replacement for my stock units that work with original wheels. Most expensive, but maybe best in the long run?

I've read through a lot of the brake related posts in the forum archives, but it seems few of them address restoration of the originals. Maybe for good reason?

I plan to upgrade my brake lines to braided as well, since those are probably original and might as well while I'm in there.

Not particularly concerned with keeping everything all original. My car is a driver, lots of wear and tear.

In any event, would like to get some suggestions, thoughts, tips, alternatives if anyone is willing to offer them. Not the most experienced car mechanic, but don't mind learning, and have (or can obtain) the tools needed to do the work myself.

Thanks in advance.
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