considering a brake upgrade
08-18-2009, 08:13 PM
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considering a brake upgrade
Anyone have any definite do's or definite dont's? whos had luck with what brands? should i go drilled and sloted? just drilled? just slotted? ceramic pads? something else? its a driver so i dont want somethign thats gonna send me through the windshield everytime i touch the pedal, but im tired of this darn brake fade. i was also considering upgraded calipers, maybe 4or 6 piston up front? and 2 or 4 out back? thnks for any input/info
08-18-2009, 08:20 PM
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Is this for street or track?
I was wondering why are considering a 6 piston caliper. Thats a lot os braking power.
The J55 is good enough for a daily driver. If you run your Vette at higher speed and require better performance, the C5 brake kit is a good choice.
The J55, 13" rotors will fit your 92's sawblades.
The C5 kit requires more clearance. You can use the ZR1-5 Spoke wheel or an aftermarket rim.
Leave the rear brakes alone.
I was wondering why are considering a 6 piston caliper. Thats a lot os braking power.
The J55 is good enough for a daily driver. If you run your Vette at higher speed and require better performance, the C5 brake kit is a good choice.
The J55, 13" rotors will fit your 92's sawblades.
The C5 kit requires more clearance. You can use the ZR1-5 Spoke wheel or an aftermarket rim.
Leave the rear brakes alone.
08-18-2009, 08:28 PM
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Is this for street or track?
I was wondering why are considering a 6 piston caliper. Thats a lot os braking power.
The J55 is good enough for a daily driver. If you run your Vette at higher speed and require better performance, the C5 brake kit is a good choice.
The J55, 13" rotors will fit your 92's sawblades.
The C5 kit requires more clearance. You can use the ZR1-5 Spoke wheel or an aftermarket rim.
Leave the rear brakes alone.
I was wondering why are considering a 6 piston caliper. Thats a lot os braking power.
The J55 is good enough for a daily driver. If you run your Vette at higher speed and require better performance, the C5 brake kit is a good choice.
The J55, 13" rotors will fit your 92's sawblades.
The C5 kit requires more clearance. You can use the ZR1-5 Spoke wheel or an aftermarket rim.
Leave the rear brakes alone.
that was just an idea, i dont know what to consider right now. just gathering info.
what is the J55?
i dont have the stock sawblade rims.
i need to find the inside measurement of my rims.
08-18-2009, 08:46 PM
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i like the idea of the c5 upgrade. that may be the route i go. it seems like alot of bang for the buck.
08-18-2009, 10:37 PM
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Just change the brake pads to the Hawk HPS. The standard two piston 12" brakes perform fine for a daily driven street Vette.
It sounds like your brake system just needs some regular maintanence.
It sounds like your brake system just needs some regular maintanence.
