OMG the brakes! I'm so tired of having to worry about this now

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06-15-2011, 04:27 PM

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jwg2

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Originally Posted by RX-Ben

With a stock caliper setup, how could you direct air to both pads - an air bridge-type setup and use 18s? Otherwise just aim the air at the inner pad?

Interesting results on the backing plates - using mica shims is sounding like a great idea.

I love the shim idea. having a heat sink for the pads is a great idea. can anyone think of any safety concerns with having the two extra items inside the caliper?

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03-29-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Miraculix

Does anyone know if I can fit the 380 Brembo Gran Turismo disc with 18" speedline 10,5" z06 wheels?

If not, will the 355 fit?

Slotted or drilled?

just did this tonight, I run widen C5 z06 wheels in the rear and 10.5" upfront test fit them over my 355 Brembos, did not fit without a spacer

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03-30-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Miraculix

Hey, I'm all up for cost efficient but I can't for the life of me understand how anyone could run these cars with stock brakes unless they are cool with being really, really slow on the track

You be surprised how good the stock calipers are.

Race brake pads, and new rotors every few events.

Castrol SRF brake fluid every event

and toss and replace the calipers every winter ( off Season )

can stop so hard the car almost does a motorcycle stoppie.

that being said BBK equipment will last much longer.

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