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Old 06-10-2008, 10:57 AM
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A buddy of mine races his 02 Z06 at the Autobahn, and this season we are doing maintenance on the car. Beside brakes, and tires, what are the common parts that need to be replaced or inspected to prevent failure?
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Wheel bearings, Tie-rods, Ball Joints, Dot 4-5 Fluid.
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Excellent.. Thanks.
We were using Super Blue and Amber but it was boiling to easily. Also last season he broke a wheel bearing / hub and caused the wheel to lockup going into a turn..
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Originally Posted by Noga
Excellent.. Thanks.
We were using Super Blue and Amber but it was boiling to easily. Also last season he broke a wheel bearing / hub and caused the wheel to lockup going into a turn..
Autobahn is hard on brakes.

I run ATE with my Brembos and have never had a problem. Are we talking about OEM calipers?


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He is running Brembo's (355mm) he was boiling the ATE. He is running something else in terms of brake fluid.
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the entire car every 3-4 years :-))))
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Originally Posted by Noga
Excellent.. Thanks.
We were using Super Blue and Amber but it was boiling to easily. Also last season he broke a wheel bearing / hub and caused the wheel to lockup going into a turn..
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That is what he is running! I could not remember the name of it.
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That is what he is running! I could not remember the name of it.
Have LGM spindle ducts to cool the brakes?
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He has brake coolers but not sure if they are the LGM.

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