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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 10:14 AM
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I noted at Spring Mountain that all the cars were equipped with carbon ceramic brakes. In driving their cars on the track I did not notice ANY FADING of the brakes.

Wonder what it would cost to retro fit my 2017 Grand Sport to carbon ceramic brakes? I know it would be expensive as I have heard that each brake disc is around $3000, but wondering.
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 01:08 AM
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The rotors aren't that expensive (maybe dealer MSRP), you can get them for around $1,500/ea. You'd be looking at around $10,000 in parts only to do this upgrade with all brand new parts. You might find someone selling some in the for sale section though.

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Just remember they hate "normal" driving and cool temps. My friend has a C6 ZR1 and you can hear him braking and he actually tracks the car once in a while.
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Originally Posted by phileaglesfan
Just remember they hate "normal" driving and cool temps. My friend has a C6 ZR1 and you can hear him braking and he actually tracks the car once in a while.
6000 miles on my CC equipped Z06 and never a sound.
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