Brake Rotor Help
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,995
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere you've probably never heard of in New Mexico
St. Jude Donor '11-'13-'14-'15
Brake Rotor Help
Finally bought a floor jack and removed a rear wheel due to a flat tire. I was inspecting the rotors and there is a slight lip around the outside of the rotor, both inner and outer sides of rotor. I don't have anything that measures that small so I'm guessing it is between 1/32 and 1/16 of an inch. The car has 55K miles on it so I'm thinking about replacing the rotors and pads on all four corners.
I've been looking around on the internets
and have found different rotors based on model, base, Z51, Z06, etc. I have the F55 suspension which includes "larger cross drilled rotors" according to the ordering guide posted in the FAQs. Are these the same as the Z51 rotors? What about the pads? I don't track the car so performance isn't an issue, as long as they perform their stopping function.
I've been looking around on the internets
and have found different rotors based on model, base, Z51, Z06, etc. I have the F55 suspension which includes "larger cross drilled rotors" according to the ordering guide posted in the FAQs. Are these the same as the Z51 rotors? What about the pads? I don't track the car so performance isn't an issue, as long as they perform their stopping function.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,294
Likes: 18
From: Chicago Illinois
St. Jude Donor '12
Nice.
your rotors are the same as z51. we have many vendors that sell rotors and brake pads. many vette owners switch to carbon pads for the benefit of less dust and less squeal; however, carbon pads aren't recommended for the track. for pads, if you are not going to keep stick with gm's pads, you should check out the the offerings from hawk and carbotech.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,409
Likes: 129
From: Fairview Heights IL
I just replaced my Z51 rotors for similar reasons. I chose Baer Eradispeed Plus Two rotors from MidAmerica Motor Works. I chose Carbotech 1521 ceramic pads. This is an expensive combination (~$1,700), but the result is beautiful. The Baers have an aluminum center rather than solid iron, and weigh about 5lb less per corner. The iron is also zinc coated so I'm hoping they don't rust for a long time.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 13,298
Likes: 14
From: Somers NY
I got "ceramic" for my Z51 from Gene Cully (a vendor here) in-fact I bought 2 sets of pads the price was so good... if you don't track your car the GM Ceramic pad are perfect... I get NO dust or squeal... and it stops fine... the price is under $120 for all 4 wheels..
There are several different brands, but I like the GM brand they do a good job for me..
I "DO" race my car but only "Drag Race" it so after I cross the finish line, I have over 1/2 mile to slow down and the breaks NEVER get HOT... like they would on a road course or AutoX.
I'm a happy camper with Gene Culley I'm not sure of he vendor name maybe GMparts, or something like that ....
There are several different brands, but I like the GM brand they do a good job for me..
I "DO" race my car but only "Drag Race" it so after I cross the finish line, I have over 1/2 mile to slow down and the breaks NEVER get HOT... like they would on a road course or AutoX.
I'm a happy camper with Gene Culley I'm not sure of he vendor name maybe GMparts, or something like that ....
Tech Contributor
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 40,995
Likes: 9,759
From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
The lip doesn't really make any difference as long as the worn part of the rotor is still above the minimum thickness requirements. Check the edge of the rotor for the requirement. It should be stamped into the edge of the rotor.
Bill
Bill
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 9,669
Likes: 37
From: Woodlands TX
I have these on my 07 Z51 and like them a lot. I use stock pads with them. http://shop.performanceafx.com/C6-Z51-Corvette_c15.htm
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette
Pouria Savadkouei
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,294
Likes: 18
From: Chicago Illinois
St. Jude Donor '12
Gene at GM Partshouse is great!
do the Baer Eradispeed Plus Two rotors have directional veins?
do the Performance AFX rotors have directional veins?
does Performance AFX have a slotted option for front z51/f55 rotors?
do the Baer Eradispeed Plus Two rotors have directional veins?
do the Performance AFX rotors have directional veins?
does Performance AFX have a slotted option for front z51/f55 rotors?
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,995
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere you've probably never heard of in New Mexico
St. Jude Donor '11-'13-'14-'15
Am I better off just changing both pads and rotor or can I change just the pads if the rotor is within tolerance?
Account suspended by request 6 Oct 2017
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 951
Likes: 4
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 21,502
Likes: 461
From: Southern Utah
Exactly. There is no problem with the rotors as long as they are within the printed thickness spec. If the pads are worn down, just put new ones in. Many brake manufacturers are now recommending against turning rotors as it thins them and makes them more susceptible to warping. The auto parts guy IS on crack.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,995
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere you've probably never heard of in New Mexico
St. Jude Donor '11-'13-'14-'15
Exactly. There is no problem with the rotors as long as they are within the printed thickness spec. If the pads are worn down, just put new ones in. Many brake manufacturers are now recommending against turning rotors as it thins them and makes them more susceptible to warping. The auto parts guy IS on crack.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 21,502
Likes: 461
From: Southern Utah
I have never looked for it on mine but normally it is cast into the rotor somewhere and will say something like "MIN .885 thick". It may even be in millimeters now...either way it will be obvious which one it is. Check the flange where the wheel presses against it first.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,995
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere you've probably never heard of in New Mexico
St. Jude Donor '11-'13-'14-'15
Ok, I found some numbers posted in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...on-the-c6.html
Now I need a micrometer so I can check my rotors, but I think they are good.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...on-the-c6.html
Now I need a micrometer so I can check my rotors, but I think they are good.