[Z06] Brake upgrade options??
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Instructor
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From: Bay Area, California
Brake upgrade options??
Ok, I did a search and found some brake related threads, but most covered aftermarket systems that need non-stock wheels.
Here is the situation... I have 17K miles on the stock system and have gone through 2 warping issues and have had enough and am ready to upgrade to better/higher quality components.
What are my options for the following criteria...
1. Replacing only rotors and pads (lines and fluid secondary if budget allows) **SIDE NOTE - do not want the hassle of having to bleed brakes associated with performance fluids.
2. Keeping stock size wheels
3. Slightly to greatly better braking performance
4. Low/no noise pads (needs to be quiet as stock)
5. Longer lasting rotors that won't warp every 7K miles of
non-racing use
6. Street driven 99% of time, car may seen 1 or 2 road courses
7. Budget: ~ $1500.00
What are my options and what are your suggestions fellow Z06 enthusiasts.
Oh and a quality shop to do the work in the Bay Area, CA
Here is the situation... I have 17K miles on the stock system and have gone through 2 warping issues and have had enough and am ready to upgrade to better/higher quality components.
What are my options for the following criteria...
1. Replacing only rotors and pads (lines and fluid secondary if budget allows) **SIDE NOTE - do not want the hassle of having to bleed brakes associated with performance fluids.
2. Keeping stock size wheels
3. Slightly to greatly better braking performance
4. Low/no noise pads (needs to be quiet as stock)
5. Longer lasting rotors that won't warp every 7K miles of
non-racing use
6. Street driven 99% of time, car may seen 1 or 2 road courses
7. Budget: ~ $1500.00
What are my options and what are your suggestions fellow Z06 enthusiasts.
Oh and a quality shop to do the work in the Bay Area, CA
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: New Orleans Area LA
Re: Brake upgrade options?? (TRZ06)
It surprises me that you have had two instances of warped rotors. Was this the same rotors that warped again after having them turned or a new set? If is was the same set, you may just have a bad one.
I have tracked both my 2001 and 2002 Z06's many miles (my local track is extremely hard on brakes) and have never warped a rotor. In your case since most of your driving is on the street, I would go back with stock unless you want different looks. You could get a set of stock rotors cryo'd by Doug Rippie Motorsports. They should resist warping.
And here are a few items to help ensure you don't warp your rotors.
1) Never put the parking brake on when the rotors are hot
2) Don't drive through a puddle with hot rotors (or spray them with a hose)
3) Be positive that the lugs are torque'd properly
Good luck
I have tracked both my 2001 and 2002 Z06's many miles (my local track is extremely hard on brakes) and have never warped a rotor. In your case since most of your driving is on the street, I would go back with stock unless you want different looks. You could get a set of stock rotors cryo'd by Doug Rippie Motorsports. They should resist warping.
And here are a few items to help ensure you don't warp your rotors.
1) Never put the parking brake on when the rotors are hot
2) Don't drive through a puddle with hot rotors (or spray them with a hose)
3) Be positive that the lugs are torque'd properly
Good luck
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
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From: Coral Springs FL
Re: Brake upgrade options?? (MY 2002 Z06)
Also make sure wheels and tires are balanced and not out of round. I had a problem on a BMW 328i where the new rotors warped like crazy by 15K. Dealer replaced rotors with new rotors and pads, and reballanced the wheels. From that point forward no problems for 25,000 miles when I traded the car (despite many hard stops). Dealer explicitly mentioned wheel balancing could be the culprit. Don't know for sure if it's legit, but just food for thought.
Anyone else having this kind of issue with the Z06? Need to know if I have to adjust my budget for upgraded rotors and pads within the next 12 months.
:seeya
Anyone else having this kind of issue with the Z06? Need to know if I have to adjust my budget for upgraded rotors and pads within the next 12 months.
:seeya
