What Front Brakes do you suggest
12-26-2003, 05:53 PM
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What Front Brakes do you suggest While in the process of doing shocks/springs/suspension mods im also saving for some big front brakes.
Im looking for some new rotors/calipers that will not only look great but perform well too.
Im looking for a daily driver set up, nothing too extreme. Thanks
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Im looking for some new rotors/calipers that will not only look great but perform well too.
Im looking for a daily driver set up, nothing too extreme. Thanks
Scoobs
12-26-2003, 07:16 PM
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I Always Liked The Drilled Look If It Were Me Id Do Some Drilled Slotted Roators Paint The Calipers And Do Some Better Pads... It Will Look Great Keep Cost Down And Peform A Good Deal Better Than Stock Which Is Not Too Bad For Street Use....
12-27-2003, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Jpr5690
I Always Liked The Drilled Look If It Were Me Id Do Some Drilled Slotted Roators Paint The Calipers And Do Some Better Pads... It Will Look Great Keep Cost Down And Peform A Good Deal Better Than Stock Which Is Not Too Bad For Street Use....
12-27-2003, 01:23 PM
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Mostly just daily driving, but its a 1LE car that sees both the 1/4th and the Auto X. The car runs about a 12.00 right now. I also want something that stands out appearance wise too for shows.
12-29-2003, 09:33 AM
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For a cheap - easy, AND a cheap - easy system to maintain, the C5 conversion is the way to go. Other than the brackets, the entire system can be maintained with autopart store parts - or the dealership. But I'm partial . . . .
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12-29-2003, 10:42 AM
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Very good point.
I found that my stock calipers would fatigue, though. After numerous heat cycles, the ears would flex ever so slightly causing a "long pedal". As I would engage the brakes, the pedal would slowly go down as the calipers flexed apart.
Consequently, the pads would taper and my pad contact surface was significantly reduced.
The C5 caliper is not nearly as susceptible to this phenomenon.
I found that my stock calipers would fatigue, though. After numerous heat cycles, the ears would flex ever so slightly causing a "long pedal". As I would engage the brakes, the pedal would slowly go down as the calipers flexed apart.
Consequently, the pads would taper and my pad contact surface was significantly reduced.
The C5 caliper is not nearly as susceptible to this phenomenon.
12-29-2003, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Very good point.
I found that my stock calipers would fatigue, though. After numerous heat cycles, the ears would flex ever so slightly causing a "long pedal". As I would engage the brakes, the pedal would slowly go down as the calipers flexed apart.
Consequently, the pads would taper and my pad contact surface was significantly reduced.
The C5 caliper is not nearly as susceptible to this phenomenon.
I found that my stock calipers would fatigue, though. After numerous heat cycles, the ears would flex ever so slightly causing a "long pedal". As I would engage the brakes, the pedal would slowly go down as the calipers flexed apart.
Consequently, the pads would taper and my pad contact surface was significantly reduced.
The C5 caliper is not nearly as susceptible to this phenomenon.
I noticed this weekend that the Z06 calipers have a much narrower mounting tab than the stock f-body calipers.
12-29-2003, 03:18 PM
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Mitch what would you suggest as far as a good brake upgrade goes? I'm looking for something that is good for the track and offers a good reliable quick stop. Also appearence comes into play alittle also 
12-29-2003, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackWS602
Mitch what would you suggest as far as a good brake upgrade goes? I'm looking for something that is good for the track and offers a good reliable quick stop. Also appearence comes into play alittle also
12-29-2003, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WILWAXU
Interesting you should say this...
I noticed this weekend that the Z06 calipers have a much narrower mounting tab than the stock f-body calipers.
I noticed this weekend that the Z06 calipers have a much narrower mounting tab than the stock f-body calipers.
I'm talking about the ears on the front of the caliper, where the pad rides. As you press the pedal and force the pistons out of the caliper, the ears I'm referring to are just opposite the pistons.
The mounting tabs are not the ears I was referring to.
Originally Posted by BlackWS602
Mitch what would you suggest as far as a good brake upgrade goes? I'm looking for something that is good for the track and offers a good reliable quick stop. Also appearence comes into play alittle also
A Wilwood kit will run about $1600
A Stoptech or Movit kit will be just over $2000
After that, you begin to get expensive!
After driving my Prospeed shod car for a while and then driving a Firrehawk with the C5 brakes, I was amazed at the difference in stopping power Simply amazed! And the Firhwak owner who drove my car was equally amazed.
There is that big of a difference ....
12-29-2003, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Another question - How much do you want to spend?
12-29-2003, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackWS602
Not looking to spend an arm and a leg. I'm not a road racer or anything. Just wanting a good brake system that puts out better stoping power and will be there for me on hard braking after a 1/4 mile run
I think the C5 would be your best bet. The C5 kit is probably a nice upgrade from stock, I'm sure mitch will say the same thing.
12-29-2003, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkhalf
I think the C5 would be your best bet. The C5 kit is probably a nice upgrade from stock, I'm sure mitch will say the same thing.
12-29-2003, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackWS602
Not looking to spend an arm and a leg. I'm not a road racer or anything. Just wanting a good brake system that puts out better stoping power and will be there for me on hard braking after a 1/4 mile run
12-29-2003, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkhalf
Just curious what caliper does the Movit kit use? ST-40? Big Red?
Before anyone pulls the trigger on a brake upgrade, make sure you can live with the cost of expendables. Sometimes brake pad cost and availability is eye opening!