02-04 Z06 brake pads for a 02 f-body
04-19-2007, 01:48 AM
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02-04 Z06 brake pads for a 02 f-body Will the Z06(02-04) brake pads fit in the calipers of a 02 f-body(WS6)? I like the stopping power of the Z06 and wonder if I can use their pads.
Would it be better just to go with the Hawk pads?
Would it be better just to go with the Hawk pads?
04-19-2007, 09:20 AM
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I don't think Z06 pads will fit the stock caliper and rotor on an f-body.
If you want Corvette braking, get more aggressive pads that are meant to fit the f-body caliper.
Here are a few points on upgrading f-body brakes:
If you are just looking for better-than-stock and stay on a budget:
* Brembo OEM blanks or AutoZone Duralast rotors (some on here autox with these)
* Hawke HPS pads (or a more aggressive pad if you wish -- pads are the actual friction material and make a bigger impact on braking performance than rotors)
* ATE Super Blue brake fluid (you'd be surprised how much a flush/bleed with new/better fluid improves pedal feel, and of course many other better properties of the new/better fluid)
If you want an improvement in braking for a little more money:
(in addition to above)
* C5 rotors and the requisite brackets and other items to make them fit
* More aggressive pads
* wider/stickier tires (yes tires, they are your physical contact to the ground)
If you want to spend more money:
* Big Brake Kit
If you want more info check out the Brake FAQ and do some searching (not getting judgmental even though I may sound it).
If you want Corvette braking, get more aggressive pads that are meant to fit the f-body caliper.
Here are a few points on upgrading f-body brakes:
If you are just looking for better-than-stock and stay on a budget:
* Brembo OEM blanks or AutoZone Duralast rotors (some on here autox with these)
* Hawke HPS pads (or a more aggressive pad if you wish -- pads are the actual friction material and make a bigger impact on braking performance than rotors)
* ATE Super Blue brake fluid (you'd be surprised how much a flush/bleed with new/better fluid improves pedal feel, and of course many other better properties of the new/better fluid)
If you want an improvement in braking for a little more money:
(in addition to above)
* C5 rotors and the requisite brackets and other items to make them fit
* More aggressive pads
* wider/stickier tires (yes tires, they are your physical contact to the ground)
If you want to spend more money:
* Big Brake Kit
If you want more info check out the Brake FAQ and do some searching (not getting judgmental even though I may sound it).
Last edited by VIP1; 04-27-2007 at 08:29 PM.
