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Old Mar 4, 2023 | 01:44 PM
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Anyone installed willwood rotors? Thoughts?
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I have a set on order and can comment in about two weeks.
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I have a set on order and can comment in about two weeks.
awesome! Been wondering about these. They look great and I’m sure they perform well. I’m wondering about the rear rotor. Looks like the width of the rotor diameter may be wider than stock and thus the pad only touches a portion of the rotor. Please post a review! These look like great rotors
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awesome! Been wondering about these. They look great and I’m sure they perform well. I’m wondering about the rear rotor. Looks like the width of the rotor diameter may be wider than stock and thus the pad only touches a portion of the rotor. Please post a review! These look like great rotors
That happens with most larger, big brake kits/rotors on the C5 as the OEM rear calipers are too small and only cover 2/3 of the rotor surface. I'm currently running a set of Baer Eradispeed +2 14" rotors in the rear and only 2/3 of the braking surface is covered by the OEM rear calipers/pads. The new big brake kit from Wilwood that I'm installing has their larger calipers (both front and back) that will cover the entire surface of the rotors.
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
That happens with most larger, big brake kits/rotors on the C5 as the OEM rear calipers are too small and only cover 2/3 of the rotor surface. I'm currently running a set of Baer Eradispeed +2 14" rotors in the rear and only 2/3 of the braking surface is covered by the OEM rear calipers/pads. The new big brake kit from Wilwood that I'm installing has their larger calipers (both front and back) that will cover the entire surface of the rotors.
thank you! Can you post a photo of your rear? I’m wondering how it looks when only a portion of the rotor is worn after a few thousand miles? Is it noticeable?

I really like the Baer rotors they look awesome!
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thank you! Can you post a photo of your rear? I’m wondering how it looks when only a portion of the rotor is worn after a few thousand miles? Is it noticeable?

I really like the Baer rotors they look awesome!
Here's a picture of my current set up. I just swapped the wheels, but this pic is of the rear OEM caliper and you can see it only covers 2/3 if the Baer Eradispeed rotor.



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Originally Posted by MSG C5
That happens with most larger, big brake kits/rotors on the C5 as the OEM rear calipers are too small and only cover 2/3 of the rotor surface. I'm currently running a set of Baer Eradispeed +2 14" rotors in the rear and only 2/3 of the braking surface is covered by the OEM rear calipers/pads. The new big brake kit from Wilwood that I'm installing has their larger calipers (both front and back) that will cover the entire surface of the rotors.
Do you have a link to what you're getting? I have C6 wheels (+1 all corners). Trying to figure out the best street setup I can afford. My car is a Z51 and I do not track it.
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