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Jan 17, 2008 | 11:32 PM

waterboy1966

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i have an 2008 vette and want to upgrade the brakes like the z51 has. what r the best brakes to buy without doing anyothe modifacations. were can i buy a complete set with everything i need and what r the best brands

Jan 18, 2008 | 12:09 AM

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Jan 18, 2008 | 05:36 AM

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If you want to used the two piece Baer rotors, just buy front brackets because they come with an adapter that uses regular C6 rear brackets.

Jan 18, 2008 | 07:04 AM

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Answer depends on how much $$$$$ you want to spend

Jan 18, 2008 | 10:15 AM

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Willwood will fit the stock rims.

Jan 18, 2008 | 10:35 AM

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Answer depends on how much $$$$$ you want to spend

and what your goals are. Looks, performance, bragging rights?

Jan 18, 2008 | 10:51 AM

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Let me know if you have any questions on the Wilwood products. They look great and stop even better..

Jan 18, 2008 | 11:27 AM

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IMO you might want to stay away from the drilled Z51 rotors. The Z51 rotors were drilled solely to give the brakes a 'racier' appearance. Accordingly to the Godfather of the C6 Dave Hill...the drilled rotors are 'just for looks.' Most people I know that track their cars religiously avoid drilled rotors and go with solid or slotted rotors.

You can improve your stock brakes considerably as well...change to something like Motul 600 brake fluid, go with more aggressive brake pads, install stainless steel brake lines and get stainless steel caliper pistons. You can even add ductwork for additional cooling. The stock C6 brakes do fine in normal street driving and with slightly modifications, hold-up fairly well under stress on a road course.

Just food for thought....good luck on your project!

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Jan 19, 2008 | 09:53 AM

waterboy1966

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so the z51 brakes r jus for looks only no better that the stock c6 and no better performance at all? ok so for under 1000$ what would be the best way to go and what brand isthe best out there