Big Brake Swap
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New Jersey
Big Brake Swap
I know there are posts already, but I am hoping for some advice.
I have an 05 track car. Only thing still stock are the Z51brakes. I run the stock drilled rotors, calipers, with dtc70/60 pads.
I am looking to upgrade.
First thought is to upgrade to Z06 six piston fronts and 4 piston rears. Would this bolt right up? Then I am thinking to move to Wilwood or similar, but they aren't cheap.
Is the swap a big deal? I saw Wilwood says with the Z51 rotors I coukd bolt on their 6 piston fronts.
Any information is appreciated.
I have an 05 track car. Only thing still stock are the Z51brakes. I run the stock drilled rotors, calipers, with dtc70/60 pads.
I am looking to upgrade.
First thought is to upgrade to Z06 six piston fronts and 4 piston rears. Would this bolt right up? Then I am thinking to move to Wilwood or similar, but they aren't cheap.
Is the swap a big deal? I saw Wilwood says with the Z51 rotors I coukd bolt on their 6 piston fronts.
Any information is appreciated.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 627
Likes: 110
I know there are posts already, but I am hoping for some advice.
I have an 05 track car. Only thing still stock are the Z51brakes. I run the stock drilled rotors, calipers, with dtc70/60 pads.
I am looking to upgrade.
First thought is to upgrade to Z06 six piston fronts and 4 piston rears. Would this bolt right up? Then I am thinking to move to Wilwood or similar, but they aren't cheap.
Is the swap a big deal? I saw Wilwood says with the Z51 rotors I coukd bolt on their 6 piston fronts.
Any information is appreciated.
I have an 05 track car. Only thing still stock are the Z51brakes. I run the stock drilled rotors, calipers, with dtc70/60 pads.
I am looking to upgrade.
First thought is to upgrade to Z06 six piston fronts and 4 piston rears. Would this bolt right up? Then I am thinking to move to Wilwood or similar, but they aren't cheap.
Is the swap a big deal? I saw Wilwood says with the Z51 rotors I coukd bolt on their 6 piston fronts.
Any information is appreciated.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 174
Likes: 18
From: Sacramento
I know there are posts already, but I am hoping for some advice.
I have an 05 track car. Only thing still stock are the Z51brakes. I run the stock drilled rotors, calipers, with dtc70/60 pads.
I am looking to upgrade.
First thought is to upgrade to Z06 six piston fronts and 4 piston rears. Would this bolt right up? Then I am thinking to move to Wilwood or similar, but they aren't cheap.
Is the swap a big deal? I saw Wilwood says with the Z51 rotors I coukd bolt on their 6 piston fronts.
Any information is appreciated.
I have an 05 track car. Only thing still stock are the Z51brakes. I run the stock drilled rotors, calipers, with dtc70/60 pads.
I am looking to upgrade.
First thought is to upgrade to Z06 six piston fronts and 4 piston rears. Would this bolt right up? Then I am thinking to move to Wilwood or similar, but they aren't cheap.
Is the swap a big deal? I saw Wilwood says with the Z51 rotors I coukd bolt on their 6 piston fronts.
Any information is appreciated.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,360
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From: Sarasota FL
St. Jude Donor '25-'26
Don't waste your money. Get the ap setup from Essex and be done.
They are very pricy but the performance was absolutely perfect. If you run up to 160mph you want to hit the brakes without fail every time. I ran stock rear brakes with racing pads.
I can sell these when I am finished with HPDE and recoup much of what I paid.
Last edited by Keppler; Aug 30, 2022 at 10:16 PM.
