[Z06] Z06 Brake differences

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May 22, 2008 | 09:54 PM

TBRAUNSKI

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Z06 Brake differences

Hi:

I have a 1999 that supposedly has the C5 Z06 brakes. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the Z06 Calipers and Rotors is vs the stock components and how you can tell the difference?

Thanks!

May 22, 2008 | 11:25 PM

wamara

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Z06 calipers are painted red. I think that's it as far as differences are concerned.

May 22, 2008 | 11:42 PM

Darkhalf

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Agreed, what he said.

May 23, 2008 | 01:56 AM

Joy of 6

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Also the Z06 pads are an upgrade over the stock pads. I believe that they are a Hawk pad although I have never seen real proof. But the rest of the parts are all the same.

May 23, 2008 | 08:13 AM

KBlanke

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The calipers are powdercoated red, that is the only difference.

May 23, 2008 | 09:41 AM

Z06_BluByU

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.. and different pads... thats it!

May 23, 2008 | 09:53 AM

kerryt1

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Rotors = identical
Calipers = identical, but red
Pads = make a lot more dust, may squeal under light braking.

May 23, 2008 | 10:25 AM

Diceman9

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kerryt1

Rotors = identical
Calipers = identical, but red
Pads = make a lot more dust, may squeal under light braking.

But stop better!!

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May 23, 2008 | 05:24 PM

TBRAUNSKI

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Thanks!

Thanks guys, that's what I thought.

Indeed, I have RED calipers so they ARE Z06 but what I wanted to make sure of was that I am prepping the car to take to BIR again. Last time I was there I had fade issues so I bought some Doug Rippie Stainless Steel Caliper pistons to reduce heat transfer a little and also installed a brake bias spring to dial in more rear brake. What I needed to know is that I am buying some Carbotec brake pads (XP12's front, XP10's rear) and needed to know whether there was any difference in the pads from a sizing perspective. Same for the rotors, if they were different diameters. Apparently they are not. I bought a set of Aimco rotors. They are very low cost at Auto Parts Warehouse ($26 each) and the guys at Carboteck told me that they are a good rotor and not to wast money on slotted or drilled.

Thanks for your help!