Bang for buck brake upgrade? What rotors to go with hawk pads?
06-21-2006, 07:42 PM
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Bang for buck brake upgrade? What rotors to go with hawk pads? I have a 2001 WS6 that's pretty much stock. I'm looking at upgrading my brake system, as my stock rotors are warped, and the pads are getting lower. I am pretty set on getting Hawk pads. What's a good performing yet not incredibly expensive set of rotors to compliment the Hawk pads? Is there anything else I should upgrade while I do this?
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks,
Rich
06-21-2006, 11:19 PM
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Get the Brembo blanks from www.stranoparts.com
If you have to have them today, get the Duralast from Autozone.
Flush and bleed your fluid completely, that will make a world of difference. If it's a fair weather car - do stainless braided brake lines, if it's a daily driver - stick with stock.
If you want bigger rotors and have 17" or bigger rims, you can get the LG brackets and bolt on corvette rotors.
If you have to have them today, get the Duralast from Autozone.
Flush and bleed your fluid completely, that will make a world of difference. If it's a fair weather car - do stainless braided brake lines, if it's a daily driver - stick with stock.
If you want bigger rotors and have 17" or bigger rims, you can get the LG brackets and bolt on corvette rotors.
06-22-2006, 08:17 AM
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If it's a fair weather car - do stainless braided brake lines, if it's a daily driver - stick with stock.
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Why not doe the steel lines for a daily driver?
If it's a fair weather car - do stainless braided brake lines, if it's a daily driver - stick with stock.
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Why not doe the steel lines for a daily driver?
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Originally Posted by cascadesys
I have a 2001 WS6 that's pretty much stock. I'm looking at upgrading my brake system, as my stock rotors are warped, and the pads are getting lower. I am pretty set on getting Hawk pads. What's a good performing yet not incredibly expensive set of rotors to compliment the Hawk pads? Is there anything else I should upgrade while I do this?
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks,
Rich
I just thought I might send you a link to this thread. It may be what you are looking for...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...43#post5053343
Regards
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Originally Posted by cascadesys
I have a 2001 WS6 that's pretty much stock. I'm looking at upgrading my brake system, as my stock rotors are warped, and the pads are getting lower. I am pretty set on getting Hawk pads. What's a good performing yet not incredibly expensive set of rotors to compliment the Hawk pads? Is there anything else I should upgrade while I do this?
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks,
Rich
. I got them from Sam Strano, tho I'm still waiting on my stainless brake lines a month later 
.James
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06-27-2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jmilz28
Get the Brembo blanks from www.stranoparts.com
If you have to have them today, get the Duralast from Autozone.
Flush and bleed your fluid completely, that will make a world of difference. If it's a fair weather car - do stainless braided brake lines, if it's a daily driver - stick with stock.
If you want bigger rotors and have 17" or bigger rims, you can get the LG brackets and bolt on corvette rotors.
If you have to have them today, get the Duralast from Autozone.
Flush and bleed your fluid completely, that will make a world of difference. If it's a fair weather car - do stainless braided brake lines, if it's a daily driver - stick with stock.
If you want bigger rotors and have 17" or bigger rims, you can get the LG brackets and bolt on corvette rotors.
Is the part number for the rotors BRM-27197? Is this front or rear? I need all four for my 02 Z28. Any warping issues with these? They are pretty cheap!
