Rotors Q
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From: los angelizz california
Rotors Q
I've had my 2005 C6 for a little over a month, first one too.. Looking around to see what will benefit me best as far as the type of rotors I will be replacing. Currently, I have the standard blanks, but I wanted to go with drilled and or slotted.. Dont really know exactly what makes a difference so any opinions, comments and advice would be nice 
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Depends on what you want to spend.
You can stick with the stock base size, won't be much improvement for a daily driver.
You can step up to Z51 and you will need the Z51 brackets and rotors (uses the same calipers). This is the route I went as I needed to replace the rotors anyway. Cost ended up being about $1K and I went with DBA T3's on all 4.
If you want a full blown race setup you will need to possibly look a different wheels to get more clearance. You can spend thousands on this.
Talk to Ken @ KNS Brakes (forum vendor) and he can set you up.
You can stick with the stock base size, won't be much improvement for a daily driver.
You can step up to Z51 and you will need the Z51 brackets and rotors (uses the same calipers). This is the route I went as I needed to replace the rotors anyway. Cost ended up being about $1K and I went with DBA T3's on all 4.
If you want a full blown race setup you will need to possibly look a different wheels to get more clearance. You can spend thousands on this.
Talk to Ken @ KNS Brakes (forum vendor) and he can set you up.
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From: los angelizz california
A little under 1k sounds ok.. It's sort of a daily driver for me, I definitely want to step it up from what it has already and I don't want to get a full blown race setup at the same time. Ill checkout the KNS soon. Thx!
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I would look at Dba rotors and for a quality street pad the Carbotech 1521 compound. I will be happy to help you with the pads.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
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Conventional wisdom is the slotted are preferred over drilled for high temp driving like track days or autocross, but it doesn't sound like it's a concern for your daily driver, so just go with what looks best to you.
You can also find some decent, like-new stock replacements, possibly drilled or slotted, in the C6 Parts for sale section for a Lot less money.
You can also find some decent, like-new stock replacements, possibly drilled or slotted, in the C6 Parts for sale section for a Lot less money.
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As far as calipers go... Are these a good deal ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130870403776...84.m1423.l2649
I already have these but they arent painted all nice and I think they should just be replaced all together.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130870403776...84.m1423.l2649
I already have these but they arent painted all nice and I think they should just be replaced all together.
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From: San Luis Obispo, California
ElizaVette, these look good, but if seriously considering painted calipers, I'd inquire on the regional SoCal section & ask the collective who does caliper painting in LA. You might even find someone to do the whole removal/paint/install for you (if you're not into doing them yourself) for a similar price, & then you're getting your calipers back, & not a potentially high-mileage set like the ebay ones.
As far as calipers go... Are these a good deal ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130870403776...84.m1423.l2649
I already have these but they arent painted all nice and I think they should just be replaced all together.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130870403776...84.m1423.l2649
I already have these but they arent painted all nice and I think they should just be replaced all together.
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I have an 08 z-51 with the cross drilled rotors. They look awesome. My only concern is the upcoming track day. I have read about drilled rotors cracking even with light track duty use. If I was replacing my brakes I would go with slotted rotors, not cross drilled. If I was going for looks I would go with cross-drilled.
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i got my rotors yesterday and theyre crossed drilled/slotted, really nice looking, not for racing for sure I dont want to play that game anymore i spent too much money on that already in the past years lol
REALLY excited to install them, just waiting on my calipers and brake lines to come in to get it all done I will post pictures soon if anyone cares lol
REALLY excited to install them, just waiting on my calipers and brake lines to come in to get it all done I will post pictures soon if anyone cares lol
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From: San Luis Obispo, California
Post 'em up!..always fun to see performance upgrades...
If you're doing the caliper/brakeline install, I found an aluminum dirtbike lift fit nicely in the wheel well to rest the calipers on during removal/install.
If you're doing the caliper/brakeline install, I found an aluminum dirtbike lift fit nicely in the wheel well to rest the calipers on during removal/install.
i got my rotors yesterday and theyre crossed drilled/slotted, really nice looking, not for racing for sure I dont want to play that game anymore i spent too much money on that already in the past years lol
REALLY excited to install them, just waiting on my calipers and brake lines to come in to get it all done I will post pictures soon if anyone cares lol
REALLY excited to install them, just waiting on my calipers and brake lines to come in to get it all done I will post pictures soon if anyone cares lol
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From: Blaine Minnesota
I wouldn't be too concerned @ cracking stock cross-drilled rotors unless you're really hard on your brakes. My stock GS/Z06 rotors showed zero signs of cracking after 2 Laguna Seca hpde's. The stock rotors are very thick, heavy duty. The main thing I've learned (also from RFNewton's blog on braking) is allowing for a full cool-down lap, with as minimal brake use as possible, for the last lap.