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The clearance issue is to the barrel, not the spokes. I don't really understand why it's tighter than C7 Z06 front brakes, since they're likely same caliper, but perhaps the mounting location is a bit different. Anyway, this might even be an issue specific to BC Forged (unlikely), or perhaps the measurements were too conservative (more likely); we'll soon see as more customers get their Z06 cars. One more note, the Z06 rear brakes did not clear 18" wheels at all with their 380 mm rotors, and required 19"wheels.
Update: I ended up canceling my order for the parts, since BC Forged NA mentioned the brakes would be within 1 mm to the front wheel barrel (18" RZ39), and that's a bit too close.
So since it was a barrel clearance issue, should be no issue for a stingray with 19,20" fronts?
I just came back from a Nurburgring track day this past weekend and I'm still on the fence of what to do next. I'm currently on Girodisk rotors front and rear, RBF600, Carbotech xp12's and this year Cup 2's in stock sizes on MRR z06 replica wheels. The cup 2's are like magic, I was carrying much more speed through the corners than last year and getting on the gas sooner and never had the rearend step out.
My xp12's are getting low and while I didn't experience fade or shudder, there were some weird and hard to explain moments where the brake just didn't seem to hook on the first push but then it would catch and feel normal. I found that three laps on the Nordschleife was my personal limit with how I use the brakes. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with my hardware set-up...I just don't have full confidence in it and want something that will simply remove brakes from my train of thought. Last year it was tires, Cup 2's have fixed that, just wondering what that answer is in the form of brakes.
I'll be running SPA in June, probably on a fresh set of pads, not sure which ones yet so I'll report back on my experiences after that. Nordschleife is a completely different animal than a normal track and I know from driving with other folks that my braking technique is probably not ideal there but I'm still learning it.
I just came back from a Nurburgring track day this past weekend and I'm still on the fence of what to do next. I'm currently on Girodisk rotors front and rear, RBF600, Carbotech xp12's and this year Cup 2's in stock sizes on MRR z06 replica wheels. The cup 2's are like magic, I was carrying much more speed through the corners than last year and getting on the gas sooner and never had the rearend step out.
My xp12's are getting low and while I didn't experience fade or shudder, there were some weird and hard to explain moments where the brake just didn't seem to hook on the first push but then it would catch and feel normal. I found that three laps on the Nordschleife was my personal limit with how I use the brakes. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with my hardware set-up...I just don't have full confidence in it and want something that will simply remove brakes from my train of thought. Last year it was tires, Cup 2's have fixed that, just wondering what that answer is in the form of brakes.
I'll be running SPA in June, probably on a fresh set of pads, not sure which ones yet so I'll report back on my experiences after that. Nordschleife is a completely different animal than a normal track and I know from driving with other folks that my braking technique is probably not ideal there but I'm still learning it.
I just took delivery of my new Z06. Unfortunately it doesn't have the carbon ceramic brake option which I would like to have. I'm considering selling my brand new take offs, edge red calipers and buying the CCB. Would anyone be interested in working out a deal?
I just took delivery of my new Z06. Unfortunately it doesn't have the carbon ceramic brake option which I would like to have. I'm considering selling my brand new take offs, edge red calipers and buying the CCB. Would anyone be interested in working out a deal?
I'll be running SPA in June, probably on a fresh set of pads, not sure which ones yet so I'll report back on my experiences after that. Nordschleife is a completely different animal than a normal track and I know from driving with other folks that my braking technique is probably not ideal there but I'm still learning it.
We have three cars on hawk dtc60’s and have been very happy with them. Heavy bite, decent wear. One car without rear brake ducting cracked an after market solid rotor. One other car (fastest of the group) hairline fractured the OEM fronts. Keep going until a larger crack appears.
Final two cars have AP/Brembo bbk front and rear. No complaints there, but the factory z51 with hawk dtc are very competitive time wise. Even better during a session at Homestead.
Another note loosely related here : one of our cars is a brake upgraded to z51 take offs from an AP car. Everything fit except the ebrake. Had to use a grinder and take 3/16” of aluminum off the inside-back surface to clear the z51 rotor.
I'm looking at the bright red calipers as car is Artic White, these are the number and prices I've found but no promises on anything. Keep in mind prices vary from the different online dealers and who knows if any of this is available with the strike.
So Calipers are roughly $1600. Which is just about the same (+-$100) as new Z51 calipers based on Rock Auto prices.
Rotors are the killer so to speak as compared to a Z51 setup.
Front 84041944 Price 500 x 2 I guess these aren't directional as only saw a single part number.
Rear 86822032 Price 520 x 2
With 4 rotors you're looking at about $2100, Z51 new OEM's from Rock Auto about $690. For an extra $1K ($3K total) you can get the Girodisk setup for the Z06 which might be something to think about.
Carbotech 1521 street pads $550
calipers $1600
Rotors $2100
Pads $550
Total $4250
There'd be some incidentals, pin kits, Z06 front hoses (maybe), I'd guess $200 more. Anyone know if SS lines are generally available?
So somewhere around $4500 for both ends. Roughly $5500 with the Girodisk setup.
A new Z51 setup would be $2800ish new (plus incidentals) and if you swapped the front with Girodisk, you'd be somewhere around $3600 give or take. A sidebar is you can buy the Z51 calipers and rotors used for $1500-$1700 via car-parts.com and there are a ton available. So with new pads and Girodisk front rotors you'd be somewhere around $3K.
One thing, these prices don't address the e-brake. Best guess for Z06 solution is around $1K, Z51 about 1/2 of that. Used Z51 parts are available but expensive. Frankly I never used the e-brake in my manual C7 so I'd never use it on the C8.
Here's a few more part number of the rear calipers.
Driver
85621099 Blk
85621101 Yellow J56
85621103 Red J56
85621105 Red Edge 6JN
85621107 Dark Gray
85621109 Yellow J57
85621111 Orange
85621113 Red J57
Passenger
85621100 Blk
85621102 yellow
85621104 red J56
85621106 red edge
85621108 Dark gray J57
85621110 yellow J57
85621112 orange j57
85621114 red j57
85621115 red edge J57
OK,,, took the plunge, front and rears. Just shy of $3800 without hoses, pads and fluid. I'm praying the part number are correct LOL. As a sidebar, do I need two pin kits per side? Only ordered one. These should be J56 (base Z06) brakes in Torch Red. I opted for OEM rotors to keep costs down for now. Also note, I priced out parts at a dozen GM Online Parts Houses. I started with just the 4 rotors and shipping, the difference in prices was up to $500 ($2101-$2606). It would of been a lot more with the added parts. I ended up going with GMPartsOutlet.Net. It pays to shop. I still believe I'll be right around $4500 all in. Also note I haven't addressed e-brake yet.
Are you planning on using the e brake? That is different also.
Good question. It's real flat here, so the e-brake rarely gets used. That said, I do want it but the notion of buying a whole new Z06 setup leaves a bit to be desired as it's a giant waste of money. I know a company has made a bracket to retrofit with a big brake kit (Brembo??) although pricy for no apparent reason. Need to look into a bracket of some sorts first.
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