Whats the cheapest big brake kit I can get? Z06 , willwood, stoptech?
And where do I find them? Also is it possible to get bigger calipers without changing roters? I've got a standard c6.

 

The least expensive, I believe, would be the Z06/GS brakes. If you plan to race seriously, go with Stoptech, regardless of the cost. Z06/GS brakes are perfectly adequate for the street or HPDEs - IMHO. If you get bigger brakes, I believe all would require larger rotors than the Base C6.

 

The roadrace and autoX section would probably get you more answers

 

Yup. And IMHO, Z06 brakes do not equate to a BBK.

San

 

I will share with you what I just did. After much research and not wanting to buy new wheels and tires I did the following.

I went with the Wilwood BSL6R (I think that is the model number)
6 Piston Fronts w/ slotted 14" rotors & 4 Piston Rears w/ slotted 14" rotors. I also added Stainless Steel Brake lines from Wilwood as well.

I am using the Polymatrix E pads on the street and switch to Wilwood H pads for the track.

This allowed me to save some $'s and give me the needed stopping power on the track.

Others go with StopTech which I understand are great but were more than I wanted to spend. In addition the Wilwood setup is more than enough for the street and the limited current track time I can find. If you are going to have a lot of time on the track and really want to keep doing it than you may want to consider the W6A calipers as they are larger.

I highly suggest you talk to the folks over at the Autocross section as they are highly experienced and can provide a lot of information. I would also suggest you call Todd at TCE and he can talk you through this as well. He is great and did just that for me too. He will discuss your current wants and needs and help you make a good decision. You can also talk to Mike Moran at East Coast Supercharging in NJ. These guys sold me my set up and was extremely happy with the service and counsel they gave.

I am extremely happy with my BBK and could not be happier.

Good luck with what ever you decide, just let us know what you decide on.

 

I've had Z06 brakes on my C6 for 4 years with zero issues. Best bang for your buck. You will need wheels with the correct offsets. I think you can buy new brakes and wheels for around $3200. The install is easy, about 1 hour per wheel. I bought the wheels, had them installed, then drove the car home and swapped out the brakes. You can usually sell your calipers, rotors and pads to the C5 guys is short order, too.
It's an easy install and IMO are as good as anything out there.

 

"Cheap" and "BBK" do not belong in the same sentence.

 

"Cheap" infers low quality. Do it right the first time. If you're only after looks, the Z06 brakes are your choice. If you truly want a BBK, look elsewhere. Research twice, purchase once.

San

 

Cheap can also equate to a lower price, which is what the OP was asking. The Z06's are the lowest price, their performance is debatable.

 

I mostly agree. I don't think the Z06 brakes qualify as a BBK. Just my $0.02.

San

 

I got the Wilwood package from Corvettepilot. You can also use the stock rotors if you want, best bang for the buck. Plus changing pads is a 5 minute job, the Z's pads are more expensive and a pita to change.

 

I compromised. Did not want to buy new wheels and my friends with Z06s replaced their brakes because they were, to quote the owners "junk" and got the Wilwoods. I have made plenty of parts mistakes like a buying a B&M shifter, but am very happy with the Wilwoods. One of my friends with a Z06 went with StopTech. He tracks the car allot and is very happy with those.

 

You guys with the Wilwoods are saying you didnt want to change your wheels? So am I to assume that the Wilwoods will fit behind stock C6 coupe wheels with no spacer?

 

You need a small spacer. I think it is an 1/8 in the back and 1/4 in the front. I only needed an 1/8 in the front because of the wheels I have.

Great article.

http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vet_050...kit/index.html

 

Can you post pics of your brakes now that you have some miles on them? I just curious how that E-Coating is holding up on the rotors?

 

The coating goes away after one really fun track day.

The centers are anodized aluminum, so they look fine.

 

Ahh ok so no real point in having the rotors coated.

 

They come that way from Wilwood.

 

The coating will not stay in the swept area but it prevents rust on the hat and vent area.

 

It burned off the vent area on mine.

It did not burn off on my other cars, but I have never tracked them.