brake upgrade
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brake upgrade
Hello everybody,
Like the title says I am planning a brake upgrade. I just bought some wheels off a 2002 zo6 and new tires also. Those wheels look so sharp. Any way I have noticed how crappy the brakes look. Well since I have a red vette (’95 coupe) I decided to buy some caliper paint (red for the calipers, and black for the brackets and other stuff that should need a touch up), also on my list is some stainless steel brake lines, and the brake bias spring. But the reason for my post is for the rotors and brake pads. I would like some drilled/slotted rotors, drilled or slotted, or both don’t care just want the visual look. And brake pads. Ceramic pads cause less dust correct? Any ways to the point of my post, what brand and where to buy, do you guys recommend? Also which brand to stay away from? I mostly want to do it for the visual upgrade, but since I will be spilling out the cash would like at least some of a performance upgrade too. Any and all posts would be appreciated.
Like the title says I am planning a brake upgrade. I just bought some wheels off a 2002 zo6 and new tires also. Those wheels look so sharp. Any way I have noticed how crappy the brakes look. Well since I have a red vette (’95 coupe) I decided to buy some caliper paint (red for the calipers, and black for the brackets and other stuff that should need a touch up), also on my list is some stainless steel brake lines, and the brake bias spring. But the reason for my post is for the rotors and brake pads. I would like some drilled/slotted rotors, drilled or slotted, or both don’t care just want the visual look. And brake pads. Ceramic pads cause less dust correct? Any ways to the point of my post, what brand and where to buy, do you guys recommend? Also which brand to stay away from? I mostly want to do it for the visual upgrade, but since I will be spilling out the cash would like at least some of a performance upgrade too. Any and all posts would be appreciated.
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Hello everybody,
Like the title says I am planning a brake upgrade. I just bought some wheels off a 2002 zo6 and new tires also. Those wheels look so sharp. Any way I have noticed how crappy the brakes look. Well since I have a red vette (’95 coupe) I decided to buy some caliper paint (red for the calipers, and black for the brackets and other stuff that should need a touch up), also on my list is some stainless steel brake lines, and the brake bias spring. But the reason for my post is for the rotors and brake pads. I would like some drilled/slotted rotors, drilled or slotted, or both don’t care just want the visual look. And brake pads. Ceramic pads cause less dust correct? Any ways to the point of my post, what brand and where to buy, do you guys recommend? Also which brand to stay away from? I mostly want to do it for the visual upgrade, but since I will be spilling out the cash would like at least some of a performance upgrade too. Any and all posts would be appreciated.
Like the title says I am planning a brake upgrade. I just bought some wheels off a 2002 zo6 and new tires also. Those wheels look so sharp. Any way I have noticed how crappy the brakes look. Well since I have a red vette (’95 coupe) I decided to buy some caliper paint (red for the calipers, and black for the brackets and other stuff that should need a touch up), also on my list is some stainless steel brake lines, and the brake bias spring. But the reason for my post is for the rotors and brake pads. I would like some drilled/slotted rotors, drilled or slotted, or both don’t care just want the visual look. And brake pads. Ceramic pads cause less dust correct? Any ways to the point of my post, what brand and where to buy, do you guys recommend? Also which brand to stay away from? I mostly want to do it for the visual upgrade, but since I will be spilling out the cash would like at least some of a performance upgrade too. Any and all posts would be appreciated.
I will tell you that the rotors are personal opinon depends on how much you want to spend. The brake pad you should look at that will give you the best performance and low dust is the Carbotech Bobcat 1521. The 1521 will increase your Stopping power treemendously. They are also painted red on the backing plate. You can place an order direct from me at 216-780-8825 and receive a 7% discount!
F: CT412 $138 R: CT413 $123
The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. Bobcat 1521™ compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
