Ok so I currently run NAPA rotors, hawks HPS and steel braided lines. Getting ready to rebuild the calipers too.

I want to add more stopping power, lots of stopping power. Where do I go from here?

Bling is secondary or really not much of a factor.

Recomendations?

TIA



Brad

 

What kind of tires are you running ??

What kind of use do you intend for these brakes ... AutoX ... HPDEs ... full out road racing (on a track, of course)???

What problems are you looking to solve (brake fade) ??

 

Budget?

 

I was riding along with David Farmer in a new C6Z at VIR last week and he had no problem slowing the car down lap after lap with stock calipers, Hawk HP+ pads and fresh brake fluid.

Of course David is a bit better at brake managment than most.

I also didnt experience any problems with the Wilwood BBK kit, brake coolers, wilwood H pads and fresh brake fluid. I am not as good with brake management

As stated what are you looking to accomplish with your new setup?

 

Stickier tires and better pads. If you track the car you may want to look at a BBK and or cooling ducts.

 

Well I always try to be safe. I did the current brake upgrades prior to heads and cam. Running DOT 4 fluid.

I definitely plan on doing more track events, all types really. I havent done enough yet to say exactly what I want to do. Auto cross has been fun but I am looking for more.

No fade at all on the current set-up as it is quite good at this point compared to stock.

BFG KDW currently on stock size 2000 rims.

Tire rack had a nice set of rims on clearance for 249.00 each and 19 lbs front and 22 lbs rear. So I definitely have tires in the near future, September hopefully.

Just curious as to where I might proceed.

Slotted rotors?
Bigger rotors?
I saw someone was making a supposedly a better master cylinder, Ligenfelter? (SP?)

As far as money goes, 1500 probably.

Thanks to all who ahve replied so far.



Brad

 

Brad,

If you're looking for better track performance, get track pads and swap them out for track events (you don't really want to run track pads on the street).

Something like a Porterfield R4 pad for example. The braking difference is phenomenal. They just aren't good on the street because they don't work as well at lower temps, and they are very noisy.

Get some good brake ducts to go along with it (DRM? LG?) for optimal cooling.

Try that out and see how you like it. There's really no need for better brakes than that until you start running better tires - that will be your next bottleneck.

Dope

 

Porterfield R4-S

 

Well, the R4S is great for the street/track, the R4 is for pure track brakes though. I run R4S's in my Camaro and my Vette (neither sees the track). They dust less than stock but stop 10x better and aren't noisy. They are just a bit $$$. Worth it.

Dope

 

They are pricey, I've been running them for 2yrs now and I'm very satisfied. I'm surprised more forum members aren't using these or even know about them.

 

Ditto. We must spread the word!

I think a lot of people just balk at almost $200 a pair. They are SO worth it though.

Dope