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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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What do you guys recommend for a brake upgrade.I already have red ZO6 calipers,just need to decide on rotors and pads.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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That all depends on how you use your car... most autocross and race folks will stick to the slotted and solid type rotors and high performance pads like the Hawks. For more of the streetable "more show than go" types like me... the zinc coated drilled and slotted type rotors and pads that don't dust too much are preferred.

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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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What do you guys recommend for a brake upgrade.I already have red ZO6 calipers,just need to decide on rotors and pads.
Do you want to "show" or "go"?

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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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The red Z06 calipers are the same as the regular C5 brakes, just painted. So I assume you're wanting show. in that case, just grab some eradispeed rotors and keep the stock pads. Most guys who have switched pads from stock were less than thrilled.
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Old Jun 29, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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Default Re: Brake Upgrade (detsgt696)

Hello detsgt696,

Like Richie mentioned its all about what your going to be doing with the car. However wither the car is street driven or raced at the track our rotors will maintain the appearence and provide repeated stopping power no matter what you throw at them. http://www.stopforce.com

Due to popular demand our distributor (L.A.P.D.) is running a special of $675.00 for these rotors. See his post at:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=592429

Thanks,
Aaron Lephart
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