bigger brakes
#1
bigger brakes
what is the cheapest easiest way to get some bigger rotors. i just put c6 z06 wheels on the car, and now the stock brakes look even more pitiful. i just want alittle more from the brakes, mainly want the looks of bigger rotors w/ less rusting
#3
Re: bigger brakes
hmmm now your thinkin lol but im sure that aint cheap i was thinkin the C5 conversion, but were do you get that? is it a kit you buy from somone, or straight from GM, or could it possibly be bought from a Corvette owner whos gettin new brakes and would sell his. how big are c5 rotors? calipers?
#4
Re: bigger brakes
if you had ls1 brakes on your car it would be a direct swap of the calipers, brackets and rotors. but looks like you have an lt1 car, so i'm not sure if it would still be a direct swap. i deal mostly with 3rd gens so you might do a search to see what people have done.
i know the list price for the c6 zo6 brakes from gm is around 1100 or so, but that is some bang for the buck as far as brakes are concerned.
good luck
EDIT: just noticed you have 17" fronts, which will not clear the c6 zo6 brakes. your best bet would be the c5 vette brakes for a cheaper swap then the ones offered by willwood and the like.
i know the list price for the c6 zo6 brakes from gm is around 1100 or so, but that is some bang for the buck as far as brakes are concerned.
good luck
EDIT: just noticed you have 17" fronts, which will not clear the c6 zo6 brakes. your best bet would be the c5 vette brakes for a cheaper swap then the ones offered by willwood and the like.
Last edited by AZZKKER; 05-04-2006 at 06:16 PM.
#5
Re: bigger brakes
yup yup i've seen the brakets that you need to buy to make it fit "C5 brake conversion kit" its like $200, then would it be as easy as just buying the calipers pads and rotors from someone or directly from GM? if so what year corvette would i wanna search for? any c5? thats 97 to 04?
#6
Re: bigger brakes
Originally Posted by AZZKKER
hmmm, mabee the c6 z06 brakes to match your wheels
#8
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Have you looked into the LS1 brake upgrade? It will be a definite improvement and you can get the complete conversion for under 200 bucks if you find the right person. I got the complete LS1 brake conversion assembly with new pads and rotors for 150 bucks from a board member who lives local to me.
#9
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Originally Posted by 2000GTP
Have you looked into the LS1 brake upgrade? It will be a definite improvement and you can get the complete conversion for under 200 bucks if you find the right person. I got the complete LS1 brake conversion assembly with new pads and rotors for 150 bucks from a board member who lives local to me.
#10
Re: bigger brakes
Go with the C5 Z06 upgrade. See my webpage for pics. You can find the complete details over at the www.frrax.com site. Just search there, or ask for the part # list in the brake section.
Dan
Dan
#11
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I have the same wheels as you and I just upgraded to the Baer GT+ kit on my Z last week. It looks awesome and if money isn't an issue you should get them. I picked mine up brand new from a board member for $900 shipped. If that is not something you are interested in then just get the LS1 upgrade. You will need LS1 spindles and components but that stuff can be had for cheap.
#12
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the c5 brakes seem like the way to go, but what could possibly be done about the rear brakes? the vette brakes will look good on the front, but thats just the front. maybe just some zinc coated pads that wont rust as easy??
#13
Re: bigger brakes
That would look good. On the back you have to stay with the same diameter rotor unless you want to fab or buy an extended caliper mounting plate. In the kit I got an extended mount that just replaced the original so when I put on the bigger rotor the caliper would be located correctly. If you wanted to get a bigger rotor just get the brackets from Baer or maybe someone else that makes them like Wilwood or something and then buy an OEM rear rotor that matches the size or their rotor. Probably a C4 or C5 rotor.
#14
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Originally Posted by AZZKKER
hmmm, mabee the c6 z06 brakes to match your wheels
#15
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6 piston mono-block on the zo6 model. the z51 style rotors have been known to crack under extreme conditions (autocross). they are the best bang for the buck brake upgrade that can be done at this time. when the aftermarket embraces this setup with new compounds of brake pads, it will make it that much better.
as soon as my tax return is deposited in my account (i know i waited till the last minute) i am going to order the brakes for my 85 t/a. then i will have to wait till i get my 18" wheels to install them.
good luck
as soon as my tax return is deposited in my account (i know i waited till the last minute) i am going to order the brakes for my 85 t/a. then i will have to wait till i get my 18" wheels to install them.
good luck
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