"BIG" Brake kit ?'s
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"BIG" Brake kit ?'s
For those who have them what do you think??? I'm either going Willwood, Brembo or Stoptech. The Willwood kit is $1000 less than the other two, but I have never had experience with them. Any advice would be appreciated... 
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Originally Posted by Mr.Big
For those who have them what do you think??? I'm either going Willwood, Brembo or Stoptech. The Willwood kit is $1000 less than the other two, but I have never had experience with them. Any advice would be appreciated...
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I have read in several places that the willwoods are good for the street but dont compare to the brembo or stoptechs.
I've had no personal experience with either, but the advantage for the willwoods is their cost and the fact that they fit under the stock wheels.
Let us know how you decide.
I've had no personal experience with either, but the advantage for the willwoods is their cost and the fact that they fit under the stock wheels.
Let us know how you decide.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Big
For those who have them what do you think??? I'm either going Willwood, Brembo or Stoptech. The Willwood kit is $1000 less than the other two, but I have never had experience with them. Any advice would be appreciated...
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What are they charging you for the Brembos? I'm asking cuz I know of a shop that could get them for $4K, which I think is a great price. I have Brembo Gran Turismo's on my Mercedes and paid close too $7K. I pulled the trigger on the Wilwoods because they did not require to large of a spacer to fit under the factory wheels...Brembo/Race Technologies and StopTech stated a 3/4" spacer was needed. Also, I did notice the Wilwoods felt lighter in weight compared to my Brembo, being both sets are similar in sizes. I don't see you going wrong with any of the three choices...Good luck
BTW: Here's a pic of my Brembos...hehehe.
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PS: Let me know if you need the contact info of the shop.
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Originally Posted by Brabus2
Hey Jeremy...how are things?
What are they charging you for the Brembos? I'm asking cuz I know of a shop that could get them for $4K, which I think is a great price. I have Brembo Gran Turismo's on my Mercedes and paid close too $7K. I pulled the trigger on the Wilwoods because they did not require to large of a spacer to fit under the factory wheels...Brembo/Race Technologies and StopTech stated a 3/4" spacer was needed. Also, I did notice the Wilwoods felt lighter in weight compared to my Brembo, being both sets are similar in sizes. I don't see you going wrong with any of the three choices...Good luck
BTW: Here's a pic of my Brembos...hehehe.
Front
Rear
PS: Let me know if you need the contact info of the shop.
What are they charging you for the Brembos? I'm asking cuz I know of a shop that could get them for $4K, which I think is a great price. I have Brembo Gran Turismo's on my Mercedes and paid close too $7K. I pulled the trigger on the Wilwoods because they did not require to large of a spacer to fit under the factory wheels...Brembo/Race Technologies and StopTech stated a 3/4" spacer was needed. Also, I did notice the Wilwoods felt lighter in weight compared to my Brembo, being both sets are similar in sizes. I don't see you going wrong with any of the three choices...Good luck
BTW: Here's a pic of my Brembos...hehehe.
Front
Rear
PS: Let me know if you need the contact info of the shop.
PS, I know where you can get new Z06s for 50k
they just aren't available yet
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Richard,
AWSOME pics of the Benz... Thanks for the advice guys...
John You know my money is with you... I can't say enough about the service and quality of work at 21st CMC...
Jeremy
AWSOME pics of the Benz... Thanks for the advice guys...
John You know my money is with you... I can't say enough about the service and quality of work at 21st CMC...
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Richard,
AWSOME pics of the Benz... Thanks for the advice guys...
John You know my money is with you... I can't say enough about the service and quality of work at 21st CMC...
Jeremy
AWSOME pics of the Benz... Thanks for the advice guys...
John You know my money is with you... I can't say enough about the service and quality of work at 21st CMC...
Jeremy
Honestly, I first heard about the new Z06 brakes being the best bang for the buck.
But I also heard they are suffering from SOME brake fade. NOt sure how much of that is true but, that the internet for you.
I think the best Bang for the buck, would be the C6 Z51's with some good pads.
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Originally Posted by 21STCENTURYMUSCLECAR
I am a WD and four grand is substantially under dealer cost but if you can get them for that price I will buy them from you and can even pay you a commission and still be much better off.
PS, I know where you can get new Z06s for 50k
they just aren't available yet
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PS, I know where you can get new Z06s for 50k
they just aren't available yet
John Page
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I have used Brembo and Wilwood in demanding road race situations and here's my two cents...
Ran the Brembo 4 pots with their two piece rotors in American Iron my rookie year. Very nice caliper. Rigid (modulates well). Was overheating. Went to the Wilwood 4 pot with 13.5" Coleman rotors. Don't overheat. Wilwoods flex more and don't feel quite as great to me. Replacing the pads is not as easy as Brembo (pushing out the pins). That's not big deal for street application...I think 99% of the street guys in the world would be happy with Wilwood...like the 6R caliper for the front of the C6...
Ran the Brembo 4 pots with their two piece rotors in American Iron my rookie year. Very nice caliper. Rigid (modulates well). Was overheating. Went to the Wilwood 4 pot with 13.5" Coleman rotors. Don't overheat. Wilwoods flex more and don't feel quite as great to me. Replacing the pads is not as easy as Brembo (pushing out the pins). That's not big deal for street application...I think 99% of the street guys in the world would be happy with Wilwood...like the 6R caliper for the front of the C6...
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Originally Posted by HalM
I have used Brembo and Wilwood in demanding road race situations and here's my two cents...
Ran the Brembo 4 pots with their two piece rotors in American Iron my rookie year. Very nice caliper. Rigid (modulates well). Was overheating. Went to the Wilwood 4 pot with 13.5" Coleman rotors. Don't overheat. Wilwoods flex more and don't feel quite as great to me. Replacing the pads is not as easy as Brembo (pushing out the pins). That's not big deal for street application...I think 99% of the street guys in the world would be happy with Wilwood...like the 6R caliper for the front of the C6...
Ran the Brembo 4 pots with their two piece rotors in American Iron my rookie year. Very nice caliper. Rigid (modulates well). Was overheating. Went to the Wilwood 4 pot with 13.5" Coleman rotors. Don't overheat. Wilwoods flex more and don't feel quite as great to me. Replacing the pads is not as easy as Brembo (pushing out the pins). That's not big deal for street application...I think 99% of the street guys in the world would be happy with Wilwood...like the 6R caliper for the front of the C6...
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Wilwood=street caliper, will flex a lot, but OK for street use
Brembo=proven brakes, very stiff caliper, but limited piston sizing (ie brake bias issues)
Stoptech=proven design with a ton of cooling enhancements over Brembo (in calipers AND rotors), custom piston sizing for each application, matching or improving factory brake bias.
I chose Stoptechs originally for my race cars based on performance and price, but I keep going back to them because of their proven performance.
Brembo=proven brakes, very stiff caliper, but limited piston sizing (ie brake bias issues)
Stoptech=proven design with a ton of cooling enhancements over Brembo (in calipers AND rotors), custom piston sizing for each application, matching or improving factory brake bias.
I chose Stoptechs originally for my race cars based on performance and price, but I keep going back to them because of their proven performance.