Best front brake upgrade for road racing
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Here ya go...........
http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10126-04
Buy the brackets to mount them and lines from Bob Bishop over on FRRAX.COM, his name on there is trackbird.
http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10126-04
Buy the brackets to mount them and lines from Bob Bishop over on FRRAX.COM, his name on there is trackbird.
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Yeah I figured a good setup to run on my car (LT1) Would be C5 front brake upgrade, Hawk HPS front pads, and stock rear LT1 brakes w/ some Hawk Ceramics.
Ideally I'd like to do LS1 rears too, but I think for the way I drive this will be really nice.
Ideally I'd like to do LS1 rears too, but I think for the way I drive this will be really nice.
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Most run a proportioning valve to combat this. If the weight ballance is good on the car you need some rear brake to help squat the car. If your running a stock weight balance then yea you will lock it up all day long with out a proportioning valve. I guess it really depends on setup and what you as a driver like.
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No need to run LS1 rears, some good pads on the rear with the LT1 brakes is all you need. As far as the front, I would go to the C5/C6 setup if keeping 17" wheels. The calipers are much stronger than the LS1 calipers which are known for spreading due to the weaker design casting. I switched a long time ago to the C5 setup with Hawk HP+ pads and it was like having a new car the braking was SO strong. I would run HPS pads though if mostly street or if you don't mind your wheels getting black on a daily basis as the HP+ pads are very dusty and squeak when not up to temp, they are great for autox though.
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I have the Kore3 C5-Z06 front brakes with EBC yellow stuff pads front & rear with braided lines all the way around and the car's braking is unbelievably better than stock.
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I did a Wilwood brake conversion on my Firehawk a year ago. Dual piston calipers front and rear, bigger diameter rotors and stainless steel lines.
Couldn't be happier. Was able to keep the Firehawk wheels.
Couldn't be happier. Was able to keep the Firehawk wheels.