Brake gurus, I need your help...
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: CA
Brake gurus, I need your help...
So I finally have some track days coming up this year and I want to do some brake mods on my Z51 brakes.
My usage scenario is roughly;
75% of the time it is my daily driver, mainly highway and NorCal traffic
15% of the time it will be backroad corner carving and on/offramp terrorizing
10% of the time it will be doing some track days
Here are the options I am considering:
1.
Upgrade the rotors to 2 piece units from RacingBrake
http://www.racingbrake.com/Z51_s/3217.htm
And add stainless lines and Hawk HP Plus or HPS pads
2. Do a C6 Z06 brake conversion w/stainless lines
note: I would run Ace Slick or CCW wheels to clear the calipers
How well will the Z06 calipers hold up with my usage scenario?
What pads would you recommend running?HP Plus or HPS or ??
3. Do a Wilwood brake conversion w/stainless lines
note: same wheel choice as #2
The pads that come stock are their BP-10's
What would you do??
Are there other options I should consider, considering that I don't want to go much higher than $3k for an aftermarket BBK if that is the right choice. Or maybe the C6 Z06 with 2 piece rotors?? Or??
Please help, I have too much data and need some good insight/experienced comments now
My usage scenario is roughly;
75% of the time it is my daily driver, mainly highway and NorCal traffic
15% of the time it will be backroad corner carving and on/offramp terrorizing
10% of the time it will be doing some track days
Here are the options I am considering:
1.
Upgrade the rotors to 2 piece units from RacingBrake
http://www.racingbrake.com/Z51_s/3217.htm
And add stainless lines and Hawk HP Plus or HPS pads
2. Do a C6 Z06 brake conversion w/stainless lines
note: I would run Ace Slick or CCW wheels to clear the calipers
How well will the Z06 calipers hold up with my usage scenario?
What pads would you recommend running?HP Plus or HPS or ??
3. Do a Wilwood brake conversion w/stainless lines
note: same wheel choice as #2
The pads that come stock are their BP-10's
What would you do??
Are there other options I should consider, considering that I don't want to go much higher than $3k for an aftermarket BBK if that is the right choice. Or maybe the C6 Z06 with 2 piece rotors?? Or??
Please help, I have too much data and need some good insight/experienced comments now
Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 705
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From: Churchville MD
I have a c6 z51 and I track it as much as possible. I started out with the stock equip and upgraded as needed. I currently run stock calipers motul 600 dot 4 fluid (keep it fresh), carbotech xp10 on front and xp8 on rear. I have been through several sets of pads and completely wore out 2 sets of rotors but have never cracked one yet or met anyone that has cracked a z51 rotor through. Use the stock pads on the street, back roads/canyon carving and the carbotechs or equivalent for the track. If you feel the need to spend money beyond the pads then start with ss lines and cooling ducts. The system works, leave it alone until it doesn't do what you want it to then upgrade.
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 371
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From: CA
Thanks...
I got similar advice from the RoadRace section
I'm going to follow their's and your advice and do some better pads, ss lines, C6 Z06 brake duct mod and motul fluid.
If I get to the point where I need more braking, then I will go for something like, stoptech, wilwood, brembo, etc...
On a related note: where do you do your track days??
I got similar advice from the RoadRace section
I'm going to follow their's and your advice and do some better pads, ss lines, C6 Z06 brake duct mod and motul fluid.
If I get to the point where I need more braking, then I will go for something like, stoptech, wilwood, brembo, etc...
On a related note: where do you do your track days??
Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
From: Churchville MD
Thanks...
I got similar advice from the RoadRace section
I'm going to follow their's and your advice and do some better pads, ss lines, C6 Z06 brake duct mod and motul fluid.
If I get to the point where I need more braking, then I will go for something like, stoptech, wilwood, brembo, etc...
On a related note: where do you do your track days??
I got similar advice from the RoadRace section
I'm going to follow their's and your advice and do some better pads, ss lines, C6 Z06 brake duct mod and motul fluid.
If I get to the point where I need more braking, then I will go for something like, stoptech, wilwood, brembo, etc...
On a related note: where do you do your track days??
