ZR1 Rear Carbon Ceramic Rotors
03-26-2018, 12:10 PM
#23
Pro Mechanic
Pro Mechanic
That said, like many myths, there is a little bit of fact behind the myth.
The EPA requires car companies to support emissions control systems with a warranty. That the car companies are required by law to do that means they must provide parts support for many emissions controls related parts. Typically, the warranty book which came with the car specifies which parts of the vehicle are covered by an emissions controls warranty.
You should be able to buy a "canister purge solenoid" for any Corvette still under an emissions controls warranty, but if GM decides to discontinue carbon-ceramic brake discs for C6es and no aftermarket source steps in to provide them, well then...those of us with J57 rotors which are under-weight are f**ked.
03-26-2018, 12:20 PM
#24
Hey Batman, I am curious....how much track time do your rotors have on them? I usually only go to the track 1-2 times a year and am curious how soon will I need to start to worry about the rotors needing to be replaced. From your experience.
03-26-2018, 06:34 PM
#25
Pro
According to GM Parts Outlet on line the rotors for J57 brakes are available -
GM Part # Front is 84023643 Rear is 84023644
You can find these both at dealers and on eBay.
GM Part # Front is 84023643 Rear is 84023644
You can find these both at dealers and on eBay.
03-27-2018, 08:49 AM
#27
03-28-2018, 10:36 AM
#30
Burning Brakes
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03-29-2018, 03:49 PM
#32
That is crazy... I hope this gets cleared up soon. I track my car and I will be in the same situation at some point. By not having a rear rotor option, the car is effectively totaled. Can I claim a total loss for the car on my insurance? lol
03-30-2018, 03:14 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
04-20-2018, 11:12 PM
#35
With all due respect, Jason, reality is that there is there is no such law requiring vehicle manufacturers to provide 10-yrs of parts support. The existence of such a law is a long-standing myth in the automotive enthusiast community.
That said, like many myths, there is a little bit of fact behind the myth.
The EPA requires car companies to support emissions control systems with a warranty. That the car companies are required by law to do that means they must provide parts support for many emissions controls related parts. Typically, the warranty book which came with the car specifies which parts of the vehicle are covered by an emissions controls warranty.
You should be able to buy a "canister purge solenoid" for any Corvette still under an emissions controls warranty, but if GM decides to discontinue carbon-ceramic brake discs for C6es and no aftermarket source steps in to provide them, well then...those of us with J57 rotors which are under-weight are f**ked.
That said, like many myths, there is a little bit of fact behind the myth.
The EPA requires car companies to support emissions control systems with a warranty. That the car companies are required by law to do that means they must provide parts support for many emissions controls related parts. Typically, the warranty book which came with the car specifies which parts of the vehicle are covered by an emissions controls warranty.
You should be able to buy a "canister purge solenoid" for any Corvette still under an emissions controls warranty, but if GM decides to discontinue carbon-ceramic brake discs for C6es and no aftermarket source steps in to provide them, well then...those of us with J57 rotors which are under-weight are f**ked.
05-02-2018, 11:23 AM
#36
I have thought about changing over to steel rotors because I want to track my car. I have spoke with a rep at BAER brakes and they are supposed to be checking into this.
I wonder if Brembo has a rotor solution?
Last edited by Jaybird29; 05-02-2018 at 11:25 AM.
05-02-2018, 11:46 AM
#37
Drifting
Geez, its not that these replacement parts costs are astronomically priced, but the fact that finding the parts are nearly impossible. Somebody remind me why I bought a ZR1. LOL
