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Im tempted (but not very motivated) to start collecting parts for my brake upgrade.
One piece (Baer) vs two piece (Wilwood)? Which company has a better setup for the rear parking brake? Which company is more "bolt on"? (Maybe the most important question) Debating upgrading all the way around. Need to clear Shelby Series 1 Wheels.
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Caution: Wilwood is not the Wilwood of yester-year.. not an upgrade over the factory setup..
don't know much about Baer. AP Racing on the other hand has never let me down. A true brake upgrade would involve larger wheels, rotors and of course better tires. Afterall, brakes do not stop the car. What are your usage plans for the car, or how do you define "upgrade" for your application? That can lead to better discussion regarding what solutions will best fit your needs. |
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Went with Baer for my brake upgrade.
https://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread...highlight=Baer Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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It really depends on what you are looking for from your upgrade and your budget. I mainly upgraded my brakes after tracking the car and now I don?t track it. I think Wilwoods are the middle of the road, but I have been every pleased with them. Their Narrow superlite calipers fit under the Shelby?s Series 1 wheels so that is a plus, even if you go with their 6 piston front calipers. The emergency brake works well and bolt on, but you have the additional caliper unlike the Baer drum style. You can?t go wrong with either. Ask Jegs for the racers discount to your profile for additional saving and wait for the sale for addition money off and free shipping. Some people upgrade brakes for a specific racing purpose and some for the cool factor and bling, it just depends on what you need and why on the street in my opinion.
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Narrow Superlights I think
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That's what I have the six piston narrowlites in the fronts and the 4 piston rear Wilwoods. They are exceptionally superior than stock J 55s
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Works great and looks pretty - no complaints. |
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Wilwood is fine for street. Just don?t try racing with them
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I wouldn't race 30 year old C4 ZR-1 no matter what brand brakes are on the car.
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