New Hardbar/AP T1 brake kit!
10-24-2012, 11:12 AM
#461
Le Mans Master
I picked up a used T1 setup and got it on my 02Z over the weekend. My car is a combo street/track car. On the street I am using the stock 02Z 17"/18" Speedlines and for the track it will be 18" rear Speedlines on all 4. I also have the LG spindle ducts.
With the background info out of the way, I have a question. How much clearance do you recommend between the wheel spokes and the caliper? With the stock 17s, they fit but it is CLOSE. I'm thinking that I'll probably just throw in a .125" spacer on them for the street to be safe but wondered if there was a consensus out there for what was a good air gap between the wheel and caliper.
With the background info out of the way, I have a question. How much clearance do you recommend between the wheel spokes and the caliper? With the stock 17s, they fit but it is CLOSE. I'm thinking that I'll probably just throw in a .125" spacer on them for the street to be safe but wondered if there was a consensus out there for what was a good air gap between the wheel and caliper.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574785296-post59.html
The issue is width, you need about 57mm from the face of the rotor to the inside of the spoke.
10-24-2012, 12:35 PM
#462
Race Director
The issue is width, you need about 57mm from the face of the rotor to the inside of the spoke.
10-24-2012, 01:22 PM
#465
Drifting
Agree the calipers clear factory wheels.
Out of 6 17 inch front rims I had one pair of aftermarket chrome spokes that did need a thin spacer.
No tire to fender issues with the thin spacer.
This brake set up will last 2 or 3 times as long as stock front brakes.
Plus they just feel great, I went with the pads reccomended front and rear and gained a couple of seconds a lap in brake confidece right away.
Then I sold the car.
Miller 4.5 track with the brake kit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg-o51nMCA4
Out of 6 17 inch front rims I had one pair of aftermarket chrome spokes that did need a thin spacer.
No tire to fender issues with the thin spacer.
This brake set up will last 2 or 3 times as long as stock front brakes.
Plus they just feel great, I went with the pads reccomended front and rear and gained a couple of seconds a lap in brake confidece right away.
Then I sold the car.
Miller 4.5 track with the brake kit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg-o51nMCA4
10-25-2012, 08:54 AM
#466
Burning Brakes
I picked up a used T1 setup and got it on my 02Z over the weekend. My car is a combo street/track car. On the street I am using the stock 02Z 17"/18" Speedlines and for the track it will be 18" rear Speedlines on all 4. I also have the LG spindle ducts.
With the background info out of the way, I have a question. How much clearance do you recommend between the wheel spokes and the caliper? With the stock 17s, they fit but it is CLOSE. I'm thinking that I'll probably just throw in a .125" spacer on them for the street to be safe but wondered if there was a consensus out there for what was a good air gap between the wheel and caliper.
With the background info out of the way, I have a question. How much clearance do you recommend between the wheel spokes and the caliper? With the stock 17s, they fit but it is CLOSE. I'm thinking that I'll probably just throw in a .125" spacer on them for the street to be safe but wondered if there was a consensus out there for what was a good air gap between the wheel and caliper.
10-25-2012, 09:43 AM
#468
Race Director
I have everything on, the rotor is dead center in the caliper (had to shim after the LG ducts were added) and with NAPA rotors I hit. When I put on a set of old POS rotors that I had laying around, they hit as well.
The AP rotors are just slightly different, but it is enough. With them it doesn't hit.
Oh well. The track setup with the AP rotors on it is perfect and fits with the 17s, which is my rain setup. For the street with the NAPA rotors I'll toss in the .125 spacers and call it a day.
10-26-2012, 07:09 AM
#471
Race Director
I'm guessing you aren't going to find Speedline off on the wheels so it really has to be the rotors are a little off.
04-10-2013, 11:42 PM
#472
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I'm running this kit on the front of my stock-ish c6 z06 with carbotech pads (xp20 for track, 1521 street).
The thick AP rotors interfered with the quantum duct adapters where they bolt together, so I had to pull them off. I'm going with the LG ducts now (sitting in a box in my garage). They don't have the bolts, so I'm hoping they'll work ok.
Does anyone else get humming under hard braking? I get a hum at the end of the long straights (Thill T14, T1 in particular). The pedal feels fine, and the car slows down, so physically things seem to be working. Humming brakes are a first for me though
The thick AP rotors interfered with the quantum duct adapters where they bolt together, so I had to pull them off. I'm going with the LG ducts now (sitting in a box in my garage). They don't have the bolts, so I'm hoping they'll work ok.
Does anyone else get humming under hard braking? I get a hum at the end of the long straights (Thill T14, T1 in particular). The pedal feels fine, and the car slows down, so physically things seem to be working. Humming brakes are a first for me though
04-11-2013, 08:12 AM
#473
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It's the J-hooks. Nothing to worry about.
04-11-2013, 04:15 PM
#474
Supporting Vendor
Hi Guys, I started a new thread for our upcoming Sprint Brake System, which will replace the T1 System. Details on a larger six piston front setup, and a four piston rear setup for all of you T1 owners are in that thread as well.
