Brainstorming future brake upgrade - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

JimZRyd · 04-27-2014

My original post was just asking for some feed back on a few replacement rotors...not a "who's got the biggest" pressure generating system. My Z's not a track car. If it was then I'd be interested in Learning more about Bobs system. So what about rotors guys? Anybody got anything else to add?

USAZR1 · 04-28-2014

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...endations.html

batchman · 04-28-2014

What USA said.

Be cautious of brake upgrades. The stock J55 setup is a pretty good compromise between stopping and living with the system, although I would prefer a larger master cylinder bore and more rear bias in our ZR-1s. It's pretty easy to wind up with expensive to maintain components that are waaaay too noisy and dusty for street use. A lot of the "upgrade" pads are not designed to work when cold - which is how most street brakes spend their time.

I have found that the Carbotech AX6 is a great "cold" brake pad but even that needs me to drag the brake pedal a bit before first real need. It is wildly dusty and a little bit noisy, but the dust is very benign - doesn't eat your paint (like many do).

And when it comes to rotors, the drilled ones just give you more places for cracks to start. If you must have holes look for cast-in ones, which I don't think you'll actually find.

HTH,
- Jeff

pantera1683 · 04-28-2014

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

I have a pair of gently used 13 inch front Baer Eradispeeds available if interested. Picked these up as a spare with only 5K miles on em. GC

How much and what color are they?

Hib Halverson · 04-29-2014

Unless you are racing or maybe you need to have calipers which are bigger and more colorful to give your car a badder look, the stock brakes on a ZR-1 are pretty darn good.

If you need an upgrade but are looking for a bolt-on, high-bang-for-the-buck modification, I'd try a slightly more aggressive brake pad, one of those aftermarket front air dams with brake ducts along with a fluid flush.

We Gone · 04-29-2014

I just dressed up my stock calipers until I find a set of 96 GS calipers

icarus-54 · 04-29-2014

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Originally Posted by We Gone

I just dressed up my stock calipers until I find a set of 96 GS calipers

nice

04-27-2014	#11
JimZRyd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,345	Re: Brainstorming future brake upgrade My original post was just asking for some feed back on a few replacement rotors...not a "who's got the biggest" pressure generating system. My Z's not a track car. If it was then I'd be interested in Learning more about Bobs system. So what about rotors guys? Anybody got anything else to add? __________________ Jim Zorgias 1994 ZR-1 Admiral Blue/Black #245 1996 Callaway Supernatural 450 1990 Callaway Supernatural 490 / CR-1 #7

04-28-2014	#12
USAZR1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wichita Falls,Tx Posts: 604	Re: Brainstorming future brake upgrade http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...endations.html __________________ Clint & Sherry 1994 ZR-1 White/Red #152 (sold) 1991 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody #1332 (sold) 1990 ZR-1 Red/Red #952 (sold) 2002 Z06 Torch Red/Mod Red widebody

04-28-2014	#13
batchman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I live at Devens, one run at a time Posts: 455	Re: Brainstorming future brake upgrade What USA said. Be cautious of brake upgrades. The stock J55 setup is a pretty good compromise between stopping and living with the system, although I would prefer a larger master cylinder bore and more rear bias in our ZR-1s. It's pretty easy to wind up with expensive to maintain components that are waaaay too noisy and dusty for street use. A lot of the "upgrade" pads are not designed to work when cold - which is how most street brakes spend their time. I have found that the Carbotech AX6 is a great "cold" brake pad but even that needs me to drag the brake pedal a bit before first real need. It is wildly dusty and a little bit noisy, but the dust is very benign - doesn't eat your paint (like many do). And when it comes to rotors, the drilled ones just give you more places for cracks to start. If you must have holes look for cast-in ones, which I don't think you'll actually find. HTH, - Jeff __________________ [I]91 ZR-1 #1840, autocrossing in SCCA BSP. FIC S/S's DRM chip/Watson/Borla/lid/LW batt&headlights, springs, shocks, pads & lines, quick rack & Turn One, camber brace, 32/22mm sways, A/C halfway deleted 17x11 & 12 CCW's, 315 & 335 Hoosier A6s [/I]

04-29-2014	#15
Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 899	Re: Brainstorming future brake upgrade Unless you are racing or maybe you need to have calipers which are bigger and more colorful to give your car a badder look, the stock brakes on a ZR-1 are pretty darn good. If you need an upgrade but are looking for a bolt-on, high-bang-for-the-buck modification, I'd try a slightly more aggressive brake pad, one of those aftermarket front air dams with brake ducts along with a fluid flush.

04-29-2014	#16
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: Brainstorming future brake upgrade I just dressed up my stock calipers until I find a set of 96 GS calipers __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold