z51 rotor question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
z51 rotor question
For all you z51 owners. I am going to need to rotors and pads soon, and was wondering where the best place to get replacement rotors is. I am toying with upgrading to z06 calipers etc., but not certain I can justify the cost difference with the wife just yet.
Let me know what you guys recommend. Thanks.
Also - my wheels will allow for z06 set up.
Let me know what you guys recommend. Thanks.
Also - my wheels will allow for z06 set up.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: West Greenwich Rhode Island
I changed my base model over to Z51 brakes and I got the rotors and larger brackets from Parts Taxi, a vendor here. I've seen them listed at other vendors also. The Parts Taxi ones are zinc coated, which is nice.
Le Mans Master
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From: Your Sister's Bedroom
Z06 brake upgrade is a nice touch but your looking at about 1500 to do it if you look hard for the parts then you will also need new wheels as they dont fit under the stockers.
Z51 rotors can be had from the dealer for just over $300 (there cost is even less, if you shake them down you can get them right around $300) Or you can get nice rust proof coated ones from Mike at TPS motorsports for around $380 I believe.
Id go for the Z06 brakes if I were you, other then appearance, the Z51 brakes really dont do anything for you.
Z51 rotors can be had from the dealer for just over $300 (there cost is even less, if you shake them down you can get them right around $300) Or you can get nice rust proof coated ones from Mike at TPS motorsports for around $380 I believe.
Id go for the Z06 brakes if I were you, other then appearance, the Z51 brakes really dont do anything for you.
Cruising
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This article has some pretty good suggestion on base C6 brake upgrades. I think the rotors are pretty cool.
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09...ade/index.html
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09...ade/index.html
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Your Sister's Bedroom
This article has some pretty good suggestion on base C6 brake upgrades. I think the rotors are pretty cool.
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09...ade/index.html
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_09...ade/index.html