Brakes question
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Brakes question
I recently purchased a 2014 base C7 that has the bigger brakes, similar to the Z51s (Maybe the same) but I know the rotors are smaller than the Z51's. I've already gone CF crazy and have new 19/20 wheels being made. So I want to go with slotted and /or drilled rotors and wonder what are my options. Can I somehow move the calipers out and go with Z51 size rotors? Honestly, this is my street car and won't see track use (I have my FFR 818R for that).
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Not sure exactly what that brake set-up would be, unless the previous owner mixed and matched a set of Frankenbrakes. The Z51 rotors will fit fine in 19 and 20 inch wheels. You should be able to get a set of Z51 rotors from some one on here swapping out to a more race-oriented set. Once you have the Z51 rotors and calipers all you really need is low dust pads for street use, and the best are Carbotech 1521's.
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The Caliper is pretty much the same between the Z51 and base they take the same pad shape. The z51 rotors are bigger I don't know if they will bolt right up though. If you decide to change pads I can help you with that.
