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I am a new corvette owner and am wondering what brake pads and rotors I should use. The car is a 2005 C6 base, I never race it so just need standard brakes. Also, what car jack are people using?
For a high quality low dust performance street pad take a look at the Carbotech 1521 brake pads.100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels, paint or rotors..Carbotech brake pads are 100% made in the USA and can be ordered online herehttp://ampdautosport.com/brake-pads/corvette/ or call me at 216-780-8825. The part numbers you need are front CT731 and rear CT732. Use promo code z28 at check out to receive your forum discount.
For rotors get some Centric brand premium blank rotors.
The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
Get jacking pucks, and most any floor jack will work. I got tired of the floor jack method and decided to purchase a QuickJack still need to use the pucks, but it lifts car up to 18-20inches off ground. I still use jack stands for safety as whatever man makes god will brake.....safety first.
Nothing wrong with AC Delco rotors & pads for the type of driving you're doing. Did a full 4-wheel rebuild on my '05 Z51 last year & the AC Delco set up is fine. As for a floor jack, check out Harbor Freight....they have good low profile jacks from around $60 to $200 bucks. Main differences will be "reach" & full jacking height. Just keep in mind you want a "low profile" type.
Brakes on my C6
