C5 Brake upgrade questions
02-22-2008, 12:27 PM
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C5 Brake upgrade questions
Performance mods are in sig below. Current primary use is on the street, with the occasional "spirited" driving 
. I am planning to do a couple of "track days" this year as well. I would like to upgrade the brakes, and I have a couple of questions that I believe the members here could answer or at least point me in the right direction.
I would like to upgrade my rotors; particularly the rears. They look small through the wheels, and I really hate it. I have read and heard enough stories about drilled rotors cracking at the track, but my question is given my intended use is this likely to be a probem?
Do I need to upgrade my calipers as well? My preference would be to not spend $5K if there is no real benefit in my intended application.
Suggestions?
Recommendations?
I am all ears
Thanks in advance
. I am planning to do a couple of "track days" this year as well. I would like to upgrade the brakes, and I have a couple of questions that I believe the members here could answer or at least point me in the right direction.I would like to upgrade my rotors; particularly the rears. They look small through the wheels, and I really hate it. I have read and heard enough stories about drilled rotors cracking at the track, but my question is given my intended use is this likely to be a probem?
Do I need to upgrade my calipers as well? My preference would be to not spend $5K if there is no real benefit in my intended application.
Suggestions?
Recommendations?
I am all ears
Thanks in advance
02-22-2008, 12:36 PM
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Use your rotors until they crack.
NAPA / Rabestos rotors are the ones of choice. $27/30 each
Plus fresh DOT 4 brake fluid and race brake pads. There are no combo brake pads
The stock PBR caliper is a very good caliper.
NAPA / Rabestos rotors are the ones of choice. $27/30 each
Plus fresh DOT 4 brake fluid and race brake pads. There are no combo brake pads
The stock PBR caliper is a very good caliper.
02-22-2008, 12:42 PM
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I agree with Golden Eagle - for only a couple of days a year - fresh fluid and quality pads are all you need. If you are going to get more serious, SS lines, cooling ducts and stainless caliper pistons should be considered.
02-22-2008, 12:49 PM
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Thanks guys Thats pretty much what I was hoping to hear.
Follow up; What about increasing the diameter of the rear rotor to better fill the wheel?
I realize that this is primarily bling, but I really HATE the way they look stock. Will I be OK going with the Baer Eradispeed rotors given that it will only be one or two days a year? Also, Baer has offered to make rotors in the same size and configuration that are SLOTTED only. would this be a better option?
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Thats pretty much what I was hoping to hear.Follow up; What about increasing the diameter of the rear rotor to better fill the wheel?
I realize that this is primarily bling, but I really HATE the way they look stock. Will I be OK going with the Baer Eradispeed rotors given that it will only be one or two days a year? Also, Baer has offered to make rotors in the same size and configuration that are SLOTTED only. would this be a better option?
TIA
02-22-2008, 12:53 PM
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Thanks guys Thats pretty much what I was hoping to hear.
Follow up; What about increasing the diameter of the rear rotor to better fill the wheel?
I realize that this is primarily bling, but I really HATE the way they look stock. Will I be OK going with the Baer Eradispeed rotors given that it will only be one or two days a year? Also, Baer has offered to make rotors in the same size and configuration that are SLOTTED only. would this be a better option?
TIA
Thats pretty much what I was hoping to hear.Follow up; What about increasing the diameter of the rear rotor to better fill the wheel?
I realize that this is primarily bling, but I really HATE the way they look stock. Will I be OK going with the Baer Eradispeed rotors given that it will only be one or two days a year? Also, Baer has offered to make rotors in the same size and configuration that are SLOTTED only. would this be a better option?
TIA
The brake Bias on the corvette is heavily front bias, so larger rear rotors are not needed and could be a detriment under extreme braking.
Slots are better then D&S but ALL rotors crack sooner then latter. If the Eradispeed rotors are the same thickness as stock, dont bother. Just get the NAPAs for $30 each.