Stoptechs installed :)
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Stoptechs installed :)
I finally installed my Stoptechs and thought others would like to see the before and after pictures and hear some of my observations.
This is what they look like when they arrive
Here are the before and after shots of the front
And the rear…
Here is a picture showing the difference between the Z51 pads and the Stoptech pads
I was prepared to trim the A arms…but, I was surprised how much trimming was required…Here are the before and after pictures
This is what they look like when they arrive
Here are the before and after shots of the front
And the rear…
Here is a picture showing the difference between the Z51 pads and the Stoptech pads
I was prepared to trim the A arms…but, I was surprised how much trimming was required…Here are the before and after pictures
Last edited by Charley Hoyt; May 30, 2013 at 11:23 PM.
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I did install StopTech kit on my Z06 as well, and FYI, I also did have to trim as much as you've shown in the pics. I've been using this set-up for a few months now, and have not had any issues so far.
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Last edited by Charley Hoyt; May 31, 2013 at 10:37 AM.
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To clear the bigger calipers, the whole StopTech kit moves the rotor/caliper assembly a bit closer to the A-arm, resulting in that required trimming.
I did install StopTech kit on my Z06 as well, and FYI, I also did have to trim as much as you've shown in the pics. I've been using this set-up for a few months now, and have not had any issues so far.
I did install StopTech kit on my Z06 as well, and FYI, I also did have to trim as much as you've shown in the pics. I've been using this set-up for a few months now, and have not had any issues so far.
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It is rally a pesonal choice because all of those companies make great products. I wanted the performance of a true big brake kit, so that ruled out Baer and Wilwood (no offense to anyone that has those products). I also wanted to have a full kit that was balanced front to back...so that eliminated Hardbar. Also, my car is a dual use car that sees street and track use and because the current hardbar's are a full floating rotor they would be very noisy driving around town. So that narrowed the choice between Stoptech and Brembo.... Both seemed to have similar performance but the Stoptechs had a lower purchase and operating cost. So that is why I purchased the Stoptechs.
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