STOP TECH Big Brakes for serious drivers
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STOP TECH Big Brakes for serious drivers
I can't begine to describe how great the STOPTECH system works. For $2595, you get a front 14" rotor/4-piston caliper system that is truly matched to the Corvettes braking system. No vehicle mods, no add-on bias valves, just bolt on the Calipers and go. Stoptech also uses at patented bridge re-inforcement that makes these calipers extrememly strong. And although the general style of the caliper is very similar to the Porsche/Brembo caliper, the patented bridge and offset-piston layout makes this a great performing setup.
Give these a look if you are in the brake market!
[Modified by y2khardtop, 8:12 AM 4/14/2002]
Give these a look if you are in the brake market!
[Modified by y2khardtop, 8:12 AM 4/14/2002]
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Re: STOP TECH Big Brakes for serious drivers (97C5ENVY)
The stoptech system is designed to work with the OEM rear brakes. They feel the rears are up to the nose-heavy braking demands of the C5, and for the most part, I agree. They use custom-sized pistons with a 4mm differential to prevent pad taper, and have done tons of testing to match the bias to the OEM rears.
That being said, I am running the stock FRONTS on the rear of my car with larger stoptech pistons in my calipers. The extreme heat and use of my racing series causes the stock rears to heat fatigue too primaturely. You have to give up your parking brake, however.
Dave
That being said, I am running the stock FRONTS on the rear of my car with larger stoptech pistons in my calipers. The extreme heat and use of my racing series causes the stock rears to heat fatigue too primaturely. You have to give up your parking brake, however.
Dave
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Re: STOP TECH Big Brakes for serious drivers (Mike Schriber)
Matt from Stoptech asked me to respond to some of your questions as follows. I agree with the rotor pricing, high but less than comperable units:
We have not yet developed a kit for
the C4. 355mm replacement rotors are $279.60 each, about 20-30% less than
comparable racing rotors. With each rotor replacement we require new bolts
and washers, that kit is $28.00 per corner. If drive pins need to be
replaced, the setup with drive pins and hardware is $60.00 per corner.
As for how long parts will last... On an open track, no guarantees, but way
better than stock, and certainly on par with any upgrade in it's class.
We have not yet developed a kit for
the C4. 355mm replacement rotors are $279.60 each, about 20-30% less than
comparable racing rotors. With each rotor replacement we require new bolts
and washers, that kit is $28.00 per corner. If drive pins need to be
replaced, the setup with drive pins and hardware is $60.00 per corner.
As for how long parts will last... On an open track, no guarantees, but way
better than stock, and certainly on par with any upgrade in it's class.
