Hello Everyone! New from Socal
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Hello Everyone! New from Socal
My step-dad just got a z51 2016 corvette and I wanted to learn more about the platform so I can help him with basic maintenance. It's got about 50k miles on it and I was gonna help him with the brakes but he picked up rotors for the base package (smaller diameter and thinner) so I just want to help him get the correct ones.
I made a post in the c7/tech forum asking about the rotor p/n. Any help is appreciated I tried searching and found the front rotor was updated from a 2pc to a 1pc design, but not sure on the rear rotors. Going with stock rotors because they seem like a good value for it being nitro/carburized treated and it's cheaper than the powerstop rotors. And I was going with the z23 pads because people here seem to like it (low dust) and stopping power is just as good or better than oem.
Have a great day everyone!
I made a post in the c7/tech forum asking about the rotor p/n. Any help is appreciated I tried searching and found the front rotor was updated from a 2pc to a 1pc design, but not sure on the rear rotors. Going with stock rotors because they seem like a good value for it being nitro/carburized treated and it's cheaper than the powerstop rotors. And I was going with the z23 pads because people here seem to like it (low dust) and stopping power is just as good or better than oem.
Have a great day everyone!
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Welcome and best of luck to you and your step-dad with the C7.
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Welcome to the Forum! Great that you are there to help your step-father with his parts selection. Great way for both of you to learn more about the car and hopefully he will share with you some driving time! 
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