People with Z06 brake upgrade... come on in!!!
06-02-2004, 01:24 PM
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People with Z06 brake upgrade... come on in!!! I've got a 2001 WS6. I'm thinking about upgrading to the Z06 kit. New front slotted rotors, 4 Z06 calipers, brackets...the whole nine yards.
ANyway, my questions is: is this a worthwhile upgrade? Was there a noticable difference in braking distance or power? Do they fade as easily as the stock setup? ANd finally: what was the cost for this upgrade? I got an estimate from a company and it was right around 1000 bucks. ANy help at all is greatly appreciated!!
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ANyway, my questions is: is this a worthwhile upgrade? Was there a noticable difference in braking distance or power? Do they fade as easily as the stock setup? ANd finally: what was the cost for this upgrade? I got an estimate from a company and it was right around 1000 bucks. ANy help at all is greatly appreciated!!
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06-02-2004, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002BlueWS6
ANyway, my questions is: is this a worthwhile upgrade?
Originally Posted by 2002BlueWS6
Was there a noticable difference in braking distance or power?
Originally Posted by 2002BlueWS6
Do they fade as easily as the stock setup?
Originally Posted by 2002BlueWS6
ANd finally: what was the cost for this upgrade? I got an estimate from a company and it was right around 1000 bucks.
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06-02-2004, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Yes ... if you have found the edge of your current braking system, this is the next level up.
Yes ... but it the amount of bite one achieves is relative to the brake pad compound.
Again ... this is relative to the pad compound. You can put brake pads on a stock F-Body setup and feel no fade ... ever. Conversly, you can put a pad on the Z06 setup that will fade as soon as the sun hits it.
For front and rear calipers (~$350), 4 rotors (~$250), brake lines ($75), front performance pads (~$150), rear pads (~$30), brake fluid (~$10) and adaptor brackets ($????), I'd say your $1000 quote was a very good price.
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Yes ... but it the amount of bite one achieves is relative to the brake pad compound.
Again ... this is relative to the pad compound. You can put brake pads on a stock F-Body setup and feel no fade ... ever. Conversly, you can put a pad on the Z06 setup that will fade as soon as the sun hits it.
For front and rear calipers (~$350), 4 rotors (~$250), brake lines ($75), front performance pads (~$150), rear pads (~$30), brake fluid (~$10) and adaptor brackets ($????), I'd say your $1000 quote was a very good price.
HTH
06-03-2004, 02:17 AM
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Another option is the willwood kit. I wouldnt waste anytime dicking around with stock or Z06 brake system if your serious about bringing it down from speed in a hurry.
06-03-2004, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverSmoke
Are we able to use the rear caliper and rotor from a z06 on our Ws6's?
Wilwood is a good brake kit. But for teh same money, I'd look at a Stoptech system. I see Stoptech brakes on club race cars and rarely see a Wilwood kit. Not sure why ...
06-03-2004, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
I don't know.
Wilwood is a good brake kit. But for teh same money, I'd look at a Stoptech system. I see Stoptech brakes on club race cars and rarely see a Wilwood kit. Not sure why ...
Wilwood is a good brake kit. But for teh same money, I'd look at a Stoptech system. I see Stoptech brakes on club race cars and rarely see a Wilwood kit. Not sure why ...
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06-03-2004, 01:35 PM
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I've heard the Wilwood kit isn't any better in terms of braking power than the stock Z06 kit. I also heard from a couple guys who have the Wilwood kit that they fade worse than the stock brake system!!
06-03-2004, 01:40 PM
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Fade is all about brake pad compound ...
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Camaro 1998-02 all, Front, 2-Piece 332 x 32mm Floating Directional Drilled or Slotted AeroRotors, 7075 T-6 Aluminum Directional Hats with Anti-Rattle Hardware, 4-Piston ST40 Calipers, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, AXXIS Ultimate - Red or Black Painted Calipers. Note- Requires 17"" Wheels- See Wheel Fitment Drawings on the Technical Section of the StopTech Website. Add $100 per pair for drilled rotors.
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06-04-2004, 05:56 PM
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I don't think the car will stop in a shorter distance on the street or track with the C5 brakes, but I do think the C5's will hold up to abuse much better, and take more heat on a track.
06-04-2004, 11:18 PM
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I run C5 brakes on my WS-6. They seem to run cooler, which allows them to brake better. The Wilwoods are the same diameter as the C5 and dont have dust shields, so you have to rebuild them a lot. You can't beat the C5 conversion unless you go up to a 14" setup.......Lots of bucks there though
