[Z06] Brake fluid replacement interval and procedure
Drifting
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From: Truckee CA
Invest in a power bleeder (looks like a garden sprayer) start at the Right rear and flush until new fluid is seen coming out.
Dont bother with drilled rotors, nothing to really gain other then looks, and less money in your account for other useful mods.
Mark.
Dont bother with drilled rotors, nothing to really gain other then looks, and less money in your account for other useful mods.
Mark.
Racer
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From: Lafayette LA
I bled the fluid when I got the car, and do a full bleed once a year. Other than that I shove a hose as far down the master cylinder and brake reservoirs before an autocross and push fresh fluid in from the back and then empty the fluid on top.
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Many on this forum recommend the BrakeMotive cross-drilled/slotted rotor and pad set on ebay. It's around $160 for a full set of 4 rotors and 4 pads. And supposedly very high quality.
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Melting Slicks
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For street use, they are excellent. The set I bought has surpassed 80k miles of use. The pads are ceramic so low /no dust. Plenty of stopping power for my driving.
As for brake fluid, I have them flushed annually just before hibernation. Eliminates moisture in a system that will be inactive for several months.
As for brake fluid, I have them flushed annually just before hibernation. Eliminates moisture in a system that will be inactive for several months.
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For street use, they are excellent. The set I bought has surpassed 80k miles of use. The pads are ceramic so low /no dust. Plenty of stopping power for my driving.
As for brake fluid, I have them flushed annually just before hibernation. Eliminates moisture in a system that will be inactive for several months.
As for brake fluid, I have them flushed annually just before hibernation. Eliminates moisture in a system that will be inactive for several months.
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I will echo what 3s said. Excellent value for daily driving. I would not track with the pads however. Less dust than factory pads by a long shot though.
I can't say how the rotors would hold up for track use but I would suspect the stock solid rotors would be a better choice for heavy duty use.
I can't say how the rotors would hold up for track use but I would suspect the stock solid rotors would be a better choice for heavy duty use.
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For street use, they are excellent. The set I bought has surpassed 80k miles of use. The pads are ceramic so low /no dust. Plenty of stopping power for my driving.
As for brake fluid, I have them flushed annually just before hibernation. Eliminates moisture in a system that will be inactive for several months.
As for brake fluid, I have them flushed annually just before hibernation. Eliminates moisture in a system that will be inactive for several months.
I will echo what 3s said. Excellent value for daily driving. I would not track with the pads however. Less dust than factory pads by a long shot though.
I can't say how the rotors would hold up for track use but I would suspect the stock solid rotors would be a better choice for heavy duty use.
I can't say how the rotors would hold up for track use but I would suspect the stock solid rotors would be a better choice for heavy duty use.
http://stores.ebay.com/Brakemotive/_..._sid=170279225
Last edited by Noam Tasini; Sep 28, 2017 at 03:48 AM.
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Which kit of the 2 bottom right kits in my link below is the correct one? One comes with brackets at $191. One without at $151. Anything else needed besides brackets?
http://stores.ebay.com/Brakemotive/_..._sid=170279225
http://stores.ebay.com/Brakemotive/_..._sid=170279225
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Figured as much. There was a review here saying the brackets aren't complete, and he needed to go to Auto zone for extra brackets. Have you experienced anything similar?
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Make sure to release the parking brake prior to removing the rear rotor. That was my dumb *** moment (parking brake shoes are in an inner drum of the rear rotor, hence rotor won't come off unless parking brake released).
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I didn't buy the set from eBay so I can't comment. When the rotor/pad set came it was a straight forward install. No run for extra parts.
Make sure to release the parking brake prior to removing the rear rotor. That was my dumb *** moment (parking brake shoes are in an inner drum of the rear rotor, hence rotor won't come off unless parking brake released).
Make sure to release the parking brake prior to removing the rear rotor. That was my dumb *** moment (parking brake shoes are in an inner drum of the rear rotor, hence rotor won't come off unless parking brake released).
Too funny buddy ... I can imagine your frustration. 😉
Last edited by Noam Tasini; Sep 28, 2017 at 03:04 PM.
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From: oregon
and there is an order you need to bleed a c5 and it is not the conventional rear to front. someone may remember off the top off their head
use good fluid. ate typ200 is 16 a quart on amazon
reuse your stock rotors if you can. they are a very high carbon iron and MUCH harder than most aftermarket. if they aren't worn badly resurface and get a good pad. the stock z06 pad was one of my favs. also sold on amazon under the ac delco label. about $150 for front and rear
Last edited by racebum; Sep 28, 2017 at 03:27 PM.
