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Old 06-04-2002, 06:29 PM
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Default Need info on light weight brakes

Who makes the lightest front brakes?
Is it just rotors or a rotor/caliper combo?
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Old 06-04-2002, 06:57 PM
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I bought my Strange front brake kit from Jay Billingsley Racing (cool guy to deal with.) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> They are VERY light but are intended for drag racing. I don't know how well they would hold up on the street.

They are very strong. Pedal effort is like that of the stock brakes.
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How much is the weight difference?
My car is not an everyday driver.
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Default Re: Need info on light weight brakes

There are Strange Brakes and Aerospace Brakes. I don't know much they weight, but it is my understanding these brakes are for the track only and not for road use. I contacted aerospace company and they indicated striclty for track. I too wanted to save some weight myself. Anyway, if you are hard core enough, I guess it could be done. I know you have run some fast times for your mods you have and keep up the good work. Cheers.
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http://community.webshots.com/album/38188180mESjbM

As pictured in an earlier post, here is the Aerospace rear brake set up.

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The Strange Kit will take 42lbs off the front of an LS1 car, and 55lbs off of an LT1 car. Thanks.
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Will they hold up for occasional street use?
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Default Re: Need info on light weight brakes

As a dealer for Strange, I have to say that they are not designed for that, however I have heard of several people using them on a "drive to the track" application. Thanks




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