C6 Z51 Brakes Install.
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C6 Z51 Brakes Install.
Not finished yet. Mainly only the driver side done, but here are some teaser pics.
Parts
Durring the Intall.
I plan to write a full step by step how to install guide when done.
Bret
Parts
Durring the Intall.
I plan to write a full step by step how to install guide when done.
Bret
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Nice write up and the new rotors look great. 
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No, the factory just leaves them on ... you'll find one on a stud on each wheel the first time you take the wheels off the car. Most people leave tthem there until the first time they replace their rotors. If you install aftermarket wheels you should pull them off as some aftermarket wheels aren't machined to make room for the clip. It could act like a "spacer" on that stud, and you don't want that.
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The stud clips are only for assembly line use... when removing the rotor, these must come off and are not required to be reinstalled(the Wheel holds everything secure).
To the OP, did you paint the whole rotor? I would not have painted the whole rotor, but instead masked off the area contacting the brake pad material. once the paint rubs off into the material and the pad "cures" you can change the compostion in the pad material enough render the pads inefficient and/or noisy. this is how I did mine....From this-
to this-
To the OP, did you paint the whole rotor? I would not have painted the whole rotor, but instead masked off the area contacting the brake pad material. once the paint rubs off into the material and the pad "cures" you can change the compostion in the pad material enough render the pads inefficient and/or noisy. this is how I did mine....From this-
to this-
Last edited by Mad_Maxxx; Feb 6, 2007 at 01:23 PM.
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I have the C6 Z51 brakes on my 2001 Z06 and let me tell you that there is a world of difference with braking. Braking is actually fun now! And the 17 inch stock Z06 rims will fit with this setup. It is very very close but it works. I went ahead and ran the 19/20 inch setup Z06 chrome motorsport rims. Congrats on the cool mod!
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And the 17 inch stock Z06 rims will fit with this setup. It is very very close but it works. I went ahead and ran the 19/20 inch setup Z06 chrome motorsport rims. Congrats on the cool mod!Joe DiVita
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