JimmyS5600

I have a 08 with the Z51 option. Now has 22k on it and thinking of upgrading the front rotors.
Mine are still above minimum but wondering if a change to a new rotor,maybe even a different
brand would help with brake power? Normal driving the brakes are ok,but slowing from a
speed above 100 I feel could be improved. Any suggestions?
Thanks

PCMusicGuy

Brake rotors generally are not what make the majority of the difference in braking power. That is the domain of the pads. Are you still running the factory Z51 pads? They generally create a ton of dust, but offer pretty much the best braking performance you can get without going to a race pad.

JimmyS5600

Yes PCMusic Guy Iam using the oem pads

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Your best bet is to upgrade your brake pads to something like the Carbotech AX6 or XP8. New rotors will not do anything.

The AX6™ is specifically engineered for Autocross applications. A high torque brake compound delivering reliable and consistent performance over a very wide operating temperature range of 50°F to 1000°F + (10°C to 537°C+). The advanced compound matrix provides an excellent initial bite, high coefficient of friction at lower temperatures along with very progressive brake modulation and release characteristics. Many drivers use the AX6™ for street driving as well, even though Carbotech™ doesn’t recommend street driving with AX6™ due to possible elevated levels of dust and noise. AX6™ is NOT recommended as a race compound in most applications.

A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range of 200°F-1250°F+ (93°C to 676°C+). Carbotech™ XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. Good initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance and very rotor friendly. Perfect for track day use with any tire and can still be driven safely to and from the track. Carbotech™ does NOT recommended XP8™ as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. Carbotech™ XP8™ is a great compound on the front & rear of most open wheel and sports racers.

JimmyS5600

Adam thank you sir,appreciate the advise

farmington

Hawk HPS pads.

JimmyS5600

farmington I have a pair of Hawk HPS waiting to install

farmington

Check rock auto for rotors.

jonjoy

Hawk HPS. A lot of dust but very good braking and easy on the rotors

farmington

I thought that when I used HPS pads on my last car the dust was reduced 70% from factory pads. Very quiet. Easy on rotors.

timd38

Before I went to Wilwood brakes, I upgraded my Z51 brakes to Hawk pads with Baer 2 piece rotors. https://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-...saAldlEALw_wcB