Ford GT wanting ceramic brakes...
06-23-2011, 02:55 PM
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Oh I'm so sorry if I intruded this great forum without being a Corvette owner..
Is it because I don't own a Corvette that I'm not allowed to start a discussion on the ZR1 brakes in the ZR1 forum??
I'm a little confused
Is it because I don't own a Corvette that I'm not allowed to start a discussion on the ZR1 brakes in the ZR1 forum??
I'm a little confused
06-23-2011, 03:01 PM
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06-23-2011, 03:35 PM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...s-inquiry.html
Not installing them on a GT but a C5. Pricing should be similar.
Not installing them on a GT but a C5. Pricing should be similar.
06-23-2011, 04:06 PM
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Richie is on the case already and he making things happen as we speak...
Great stuff - thank you all for being kind to a Ford guy.. haha
I'll post pictures when I'm done...
Cheers for now
Great stuff - thank you all for being kind to a Ford guy.. haha
I'll post pictures when I'm done...
Cheers for now
06-23-2011, 04:37 PM
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I'd love to see pics of it once you finish the "upgrade"!
I'm not really a fan of Ford but damn the FGT is a work of art with amazing history behind it!
06-23-2011, 10:29 PM
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Richie rich is the man!! Post pics when its done, and be sure to complete the "burnishing" procedure, and prepare to have the best brakes on a production car, ever. Oh, and they are lightweight too... 
06-24-2011, 07:33 AM
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Burning Brakes
Anyone not supporting your interest here with these amazing brakes on such an amazing non-Corvette is a HATER, sorry! Those should just refrain from posting but they can't help themselves since they're haters.
I'd love to see pics of it once you finish the "upgrade"!
I'm not really a fan of Ford but damn the FGT is a work of art with amazing history behind it!
I'd love to see pics of it once you finish the "upgrade"!
I'm not really a fan of Ford but damn the FGT is a work of art with amazing history behind it!
That's a beautiful not to mention FAST car! Your more than welcome to post
06-24-2011, 07:47 AM
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Burning Brakes
06-25-2011, 11:19 AM
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Anyone not supporting your interest here with these amazing brakes on such an amazing non-Corvette is a HATER, sorry! Those should just refrain from posting but they can't help themselves since they're haters.
I'd love to see pics of it once you finish the "upgrade"!
I'm not really a fan of Ford but damn the FGT is a work of art with amazing history behind it!
I'd love to see pics of it once you finish the "upgrade"!
I'm not really a fan of Ford but damn the FGT is a work of art with amazing history behind it!
Nice car, good luck with the upgrades!
06-25-2011, 01:31 PM
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Using the ZR1 rear calipers and rotors would be a deviations from all three of the critical aspects of the 1:1 ratio as describe above :
1) Brake Piston Square Area : The Rear ZR1 piston square area is substantially less than the front.
2) Brake Swept / Pad Area : The rear sweep area is marginally less.
The ZR1 rear pad area is substantially less than the front. One interesting thing to note. Brembo actually trims the ZR1 rear pads to reduce the brake force.. This in a cheap ( from an engineering stand point ) and easy way to reduce brake force but it works : ) ( see photo )
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