My rotors and pads are shot.. what kind of rotors should I go with ? I was under the impression you could get these cheap. btw its an 02 z06

 

Napa rotors are in-expensive.

Honestly, I'd put the durastop pads back on. They're excellent. So they shed a little dust...the car stops well with them though.

Those are my plans when brakes need attention.

 

Should I just get slotted brake rotors and pads from gm? I get the set pads and rotors for 315$.

 

what about gripforce f1?

 

Napa usually charges $30 per rotor
My brother placed an order today with Fred Beans for 4 rotors @ $88bucks. i dont think it should cost much over $220 for new pads and rotors.

 

Web: www.wholesaledirectparts.com check this site out i just ordered cross drille rotors from them

 

Just FYI:
You should go check in the C5 Part for Sale section. I beleive this is the same company that did a big group buy on those sets. If it's them it didn't go well at all. Go search for WDP in that section.

 

D/S rotors will crack under any kind of racing condition. D/S rotors are for bling. They will not stop you faster and will eat away at your pads quicker.

For HPDEs/Street I use rockauto.com raybestos rotors made in Canada (dont buy japanese or chinese rotors ). They are around $17.00 each plus shipping to your door. If many of the HPDE guys trust these rotors at speeds over 150 then I see no reason why a street car would have any problems.

for Pads I would stick with the OEM Z06 pads. They are pretty good for street use.

Remember to change your brake fluid too. Too many cars at HPDEs have black fluid before even getting out on the track

 

If your are not going to track the car the ceramic pads are a good option for street only use as they don't create much dust, but definitely stick with OEM or aftermarket pads for the track.

BTW: Love your sig Wicked Weasel...I joined a similiar club in turn 5 at Raod Atlanta!!

 

Stay away from WDP! They sent me crap rotors which I returned and still haven't been refunded for 9 months later.

 

I checked the part numbers for the 02 Z06 rotors. They are not the same part numbers that were for sale for 88 bucks.

MD

 

I just went on to rockauto.com and ordered a set of the Raybestos rotors for my Z06 for $93 shipped! Very good price, about $50 cheaper than any of the local auto parts stores.

Edit - stay far away from WDP (Wholesale Direct Parts). The service is terrible and the parts they sell are cheap junk. I have personally experienced this while trying to save a few bucks and will never do it again.

 

I just got c6 z51 rotors and brackets but they are purely for looks

 

thats the difference between AC Delco rotors and GM rotors. you could always grab Brembo stock replacements but if your burning through them every 2-3 track weekends its easier on the pocket to start with a cheaper product that offers a decent lifespan.

 

Rock auto has Raybestos "Red service grade" ($17) AND Raybestos "PG Plus" ($21) Anyone know the difference?

MD

 

NAPA part numbers
86700
86701
86702
86703

RockAuto part numbers

56700
56701
56702
56703

 

I forget exact reason for the difference, but get the cheaper ones.

 

Thank you.

MD

 

If cheap is what you are going for then skip this post. I will be going with the StopTech aerorotors after this driving season. These are definetly not a low cost option but the performance is awsome. First of all these rotors are 8Lbs lighter than stock Rotors due to the 2 piece design with an aluminum hub and steel rotor. This design also eliminates rotor cupping which causes the rotor to deform due to differences in heat between the hub and contact area. With this design the rotor is held onto the hub with radial pins that allow the rotor to (float)grow with heat independently of the hub. Also these rotors use a new airfoil designed fin which pumps air through the rotor more efficeintly for improved cooling. These rotors are slotted which is not a problem as opposed to drilled rotors. Originaly drilled rotors where not actualy drilled but cast with holes in them. Then the bling guys who saw how cool these looked started drilling stock rotors. It is these drilled (not cast with holes) rotors that will crack under high heat loads. The sloted rotors do not have these problems since the slots do not go all the way through and yet they accomplish the venting of gasses that made drilled rotors such a hit at the track. Also as the slots do not break through into the vanes in the middle of the rotor, the air pumping action is not impeded. A buddy of mine put these on last year and when he stepped on the brakes I almost went through the windshield. Also since putting these on, his car handles better and is quicker off the line (lower unsprung weight) In my humble oppinion this is one of the best upgrades you can do to these cars.

 

Drilled or cast in holes it does not matter, they will crack sooner then latter. The StopTechs are 1.4" wide not the stock 1.1" wide so they will hold up much longer.

Venting gasses is 40 year old technology with aspestous pads, which are no longer used. Hense no need for rotors with holes in cast or drilled.

Yes Slots will help clean the pads from glazing and also decrease pad life.

8 lbs lighter ?? so 9 lbs with hats?? Not sure about that.

Stock rotors are 17 lbs front and 15 lbs rear.

No doubt that StopTech rotors and brakes are first class products.

and YES many of us can use the stock PBR caliper with race pads and race brake fluid and put the passanger though the window too. ( non belted or harnessed passanger )