Performance breaks ..
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Performance breaks ..
Has anyone used Aerospace Components brake systems ? ( rotors, calipers, lines ) If so how do you like them ?
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Well since i tore the fuel lines out of my vette im taking a "Performance break" myself. But i can still sit in the seat and make noises - oops i have the seat out too, never mind that.
Aerospace? I just want to drive on terra firma.
Aerospace? I just want to drive on terra firma.
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Here is my tests about a year ago.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...8-results.html
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Thanks for that ,,
I am not interested in pad performance just want to know if anyone has used the corvette system from aerospace components and apparently you both have not.
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I wish they would have had a kit available when I upgraded my brakes (years ago). I see now they have kits for street vehicles......in addition to their "drag race only" pieces. I put together a Wilwood C3 kit similar to Aerospace's which works very well and costs a little less. This kit was offered by Precision Brakes, which later went out of business (?). Another forum member had Aerospace on his drag vette during that time and liked them, though they were not recommended for street driving.
I upgraded for weight savings only, but noticed extra stopping power on the street with my Wilwoods. The stock calipers weighed 13 lbs./ea. and the Wilwood DynaLites 4lbs./ea including pads.
I upgraded for weight savings only, but noticed extra stopping power on the street with my Wilwoods. The stock calipers weighed 13 lbs./ea. and the Wilwood DynaLites 4lbs./ea including pads.
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Oliver (GrandSportC3) had the kit on his old drag car; you should contact him for some real-world feedback.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...van-steel.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...installed.html
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Oliver (GrandSportC3) had the kit on his old drag car; you should contact him for some real-world feedback.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...van-steel.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...installed.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...van-steel.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...installed.html
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Well speaking of "Performance breaks" we havent heard from our favorite non-supporting vendor this weekend. Plenty of "what cam" posts on the forum too. Maybe theyre just setups for the non-supporting vender to show up and try to look good. Or maybe hes on a "Performance break" too. I read his business partner is posting but not with any cam advice - hmmm?
Ok your correct, i know nothing 'bout AeroSpace brakes. I can admit that. Just couldnt resist comment - timing is everything. Please dont shoot me. Good idea increasing your braking power now that u increased your hp with a new motor.
Good luck DH.
Ok your correct, i know nothing 'bout AeroSpace brakes. I can admit that. Just couldnt resist comment - timing is everything. Please dont shoot me. Good idea increasing your braking power now that u increased your hp with a new motor.
Good luck DH.
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Well speaking of "Performance breaks" we havent heard from our favorite non-supporting vendor this weekend. Plenty of "what cam" posts on the forum too. Maybe theyre just setups for the non-supporting vender to show up and try to look good. Or maybe hes on a "Performance break" too. I read his business partner is posting but not with any cam advice - hmmm?
Ok your correct, i know nothing 'bout AeroSpace brakes. I can admit that. Just couldnt resist comment - timing is everything. Please dont shoot me. Good idea increasing your braking power now that u increased your hp with a new motor.
Good luck DH.
Ok your correct, i know nothing 'bout AeroSpace brakes. I can admit that. Just couldnt resist comment - timing is everything. Please dont shoot me. Good idea increasing your braking power now that u increased your hp with a new motor.
Good luck DH.
Breaks and control arms will add better driveability and cut 114lbs off the weight of the car.
I also have a much lighter hood and front bumper , deleted a/c , composite Intake and aluminum heads. Tubular cross member , composite rear spring and deleted the spare tire set up. Also bought new rims which are lighter. and a aluminum radiator.
I will try to weigh it all but I think a safe est of weight savings is 200 pounds mostly north of the center line of the car. I had no goal of weight savings but if I can get close to 3000 I would be pretty amazed
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If your getting a weight reduction along with larger brakes it makes those parts a great idea. Had to look at those control arms and read they are 30 lbs lighter on the front - wish i had some. I assume your drag racing only as those control arms are designed for drag racing. Dont know how they would hold up on a circuit track - u would have to contact them.
Yes the front end is where the weight needs to come off. But the only other idea i can think of is aluminum driveshafts (custom). Have u considered a roll cage? If your going below 11 sec in the 1/4 u will need a 5 point. A mech friend of mine says most of the vendor roll cages wont pass inspection due to irregular wall thickness. I heard the standard gauge tube has to many flaws and now custom tube is sought.
Yes the front end is where the weight needs to come off. But the only other idea i can think of is aluminum driveshafts (custom). Have u considered a roll cage? If your going below 11 sec in the 1/4 u will need a 5 point. A mech friend of mine says most of the vendor roll cages wont pass inspection due to irregular wall thickness. I heard the standard gauge tube has to many flaws and now custom tube is sought.
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If your getting a weight reduction along with larger brakes it makes those parts a great idea. Had to look at those control arms and read they are 30 lbs lighter on the front - wish i had some. I assume your drag racing only as those control arms are designed for drag racing. Dont know how they would hold up on a circuit track - u would have to contact them.
Yes the front end is where the weight needs to come off. But the only other idea i can think of is aluminum driveshafts (custom). Have u considered a roll cage? If your going below 11 sec in the 1/4 u will need a 5 point. A mech friend of mine says most of the vendor roll cages wont pass inspection due to irregular wall thickness. I heard the standard gauge tube has to many flaws and now custom tube is sought.
Yes the front end is where the weight needs to come off. But the only other idea i can think of is aluminum driveshafts (custom). Have u considered a roll cage? If your going below 11 sec in the 1/4 u will need a 5 point. A mech friend of mine says most of the vendor roll cages wont pass inspection due to irregular wall thickness. I heard the standard gauge tube has to many flaws and now custom tube is sought.
I wish I had the actual curb weight to begin with but after I run down the track I will get on the scale and see where I am at.
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Oliver (GrandSportC3) had the kit on his old drag car; you should contact him for some real-world feedback.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...van-steel.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...installed.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...van-steel.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...installed.html
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I drag race as well as run mine a little on the street, but mostly to the track, home and to occasional corvette only show. When drag racing it's almost as much fun slowing the car down really fast at the end of a run as doing a burnout. Not quite but fun to hit the first return road with out having to turn out later. I really hate pushing the shute. Don't have a trunk, so makes it a bitch.
Came with 1/2" studs. Look good, work well. Not sure how much weight I saved as I never weighed the originals to compare.
Rears are original Delco Moraine's with Hawk HP+ pads. Willwood Adjustable proportioning valve. The front spindle covers are threaded on and have a thin O-ring to seal out dirt. Can be tough to remove if not lubed before installation.
If I used a larger wheel, not sure if I would buy them. I'd go with as big a rotor as the wheel allowed... but if weight savings are what you are looking for? What the hey, it's only $$$
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I had the aerospace drag brake kit in front and rear from VAN STEEL.. The reduction in rotating mass knocked over 2 tenths off my 1/4 mile time at the drag strip.. However, I don't think that the drag brakes are really designed for the street.. Break performance of the drag kit is not at the same level as the one for the street.. So, unless it is car that is mostly used for racing, I would recommend going with the street version of the kit.
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I had the aerospace drag brake kit in front and rear from VAN STEEL.. The reduction in rotating mass knocked over 2 tenths off my 1/4 mile time at the drag strip.. However, I don't think that the drag brakes are really designed for the street.. Break performance of the drag kit is not at the same level as the one for the street.. So, unless it is car that is mostly used for racing, I would recommend going with the street version of the kit.
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