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c6z caliper only up grade?
Looking atupgrading my brakes. I read the c6z brakes are not that good. Id like the 14 inch rotor and six pistons set up. Just want the looks and better stopping power. Is there any other options for aftermarket calipers that use the stock c6z rotor besides willwood?
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Wilwood is the only option I know of that can be fitted with OEM rotors.
The C6Z brakes are actually very good, just are just a pain to service and the padlets are thin. If you aren't actually tracking the car regularly, they work fine. I ran a C6Z regularly for 4 years between race cars, and they work fine as long as you aren't changing pads regularly. |
Bingo. The Aero6 Front Caliper kit is just exactly that: Calipers, pads, hoses and brackets for a "hybrid fit" of the 14" front rotor and six pots to all C5 and C6 platforms. Easy install and many consider an improvement to the factory six piston models. FWIW there is also a complimenting rear kit as well of the same format.
Available in both red and black standard as well as a variety of other colors for an additional fee. Sold complete with everything but brake fluid and labor. Starting under $1700 to the door. LINK |
Originally Posted by Todd TCE
(Post 1599383625)
Bingo. The Aero6 Front Caliper kit is just exactly that: Calipers, pads, hoses and brackets for a "hybrid fit" of the 14" front rotor and six pots to all C5 and C6 platforms. Easy install and many consider an improvement to the factory six piston models. FWIW there is also a complimenting rear kit as well of the same format.
Available in both red and black standard as well as a variety of other colors for an additional fee. Sold complete with everything but brake fluid and labor. Starting under $1700 to the door. LINK http://Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Fron...No.: 140-12496 Between this setup and the Wilwood rear brake kit you have a damned good brake setup with a good selection of pads and long lasting rotors. On track I preferred Wilwood's H pads. Bill |
i recently upgraded to the wilwood aero6 front calipers and love them. as a bonus pads are cheaper too!
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Originally Posted by Todd TCE
(Post 1599383625)
Bingo. The Aero6 Front Caliper kit is just exactly that: Calipers, pads, hoses and brackets for a "hybrid fit" of the 14" front rotor and six pots to all C5 and C6 platforms. Easy install and many consider an improvement to the factory six piston models. FWIW there is also a complimenting rear kit as well of the same format.
Available in both red and black standard as well as a variety of other colors for an additional fee. Sold complete with everything but brake fluid and labor. Starting under $1700 to the door. LINK |
Originally Posted by Podium
(Post 1599387921)
Thanks for the link. Do you offer black rotors? Im going to go c6z in the front and the rear.
No sir. But because these calipers use oe spec, one piece rotors, you can source them from any rotor supplier of your choice I personally don't have a favorite or vendor recommendation. Given the one piece spec I'd have to say they're all pretty much the same thing here.. *To be clear: these are CALIPER kits they don't come with rotors of any size, color or finish. This is not a Big Brake Kit with all those items. |
Will the Aero 6 Kit work well with a stock C5 master cylinder or recommend upgrading?
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Check out www.knsbrakes.com for good rotor choices.
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Originally Posted by tlrskunk
(Post 1599393234)
Will the Aero 6 Kit work well with a stock C5 master cylinder or recommend upgrading?
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Originally Posted by Podium
(Post 1599380001)
Looking atupgrading my brakes. I read the c6z brakes are not that good. Id like the 14 inch rotor and six pistons set up. Just want the looks and better stopping power. Is there any other options for aftermarket calipers that use the stock c6z rotor besides willwood?
IMHO as big a PITA as the C6Z caliper is with its pins, and thin pucks. It "looks" better than Willwood. for looks STR or AP. Not to mention they are actually awesome systems that take real rotors. |
Originally Posted by Todd TCE
(Post 1599388350)
No sir. But because these calipers use oe spec, one piece rotors, you can source them from any rotor supplier of your choice I personally don't have a favorite or vendor recommendation. Given the one piece spec I'd have to say they're all pretty much the same thing here..
*To be clear: these are CALIPER kits they don't come with rotors of any size, color or finish. This is not a Big Brake Kit with all those items. |
Originally Posted by Podium
(Post 1599530673)
Do the wilwoods use an OE pad or is that something that is only Wilwood
*I apologize, this reply was based on another conversation regarding the D8 replacements and not the Aero6 parts. Obviously not the same thing. The Aerolite calipers use a pad plate 6617 and while not Wilwood specific any longer they are not a pad you'd find at the local autoparts store.They are however available from many suppliers not due to the popularity of the caliper. And most have a variety of compounds to meet your use requirements. Again, sorry for mixing up my conversations here. |
Originally Posted by davidfarmer
(Post 1599382447)
Wilwood is the only option I know of that can be fitted with OEM rotors.
The C6Z brakes are actually very good, just are just a pain to service and the padlets are thin. If you aren't actually tracking the car regularly, they work fine. I ran a C6Z regularly for 4 years between race cars, and they work fine as long as you aren't changing pads regularly. OP...what is your intent for the car? The C6Z setup is usually more than enough brake...tires are also a factor to consider. |
Originally Posted by blackbeast99
(Post 1599541534)
Going to have to agree...
OP...what is your intent for the car? The C6Z setup is usually more than enough brake...tires are also a factor to consider. Stopping power and looks. |
Originally Posted by davidfarmer
(Post 1599382447)
Wilwood is the only option I know of that can be fitted with OEM rotors.
The C6Z brakes are actually very good, just are just a pain to service and the padlets are thin. If you aren't actually tracking the car regularly, they work fine. I ran a C6Z regularly for 4 years between race cars, and they work fine as long as you aren't changing pads regularly. :) |
Todd, I will be contacting you for a set of these Wilwood brakes for my '13 Grand Sport this summer for use with my OEM rotors. Big fan of Wilwood products. Had them on my C5 and on my Mustang S197.
Originally Posted by Todd TCE
(Post 1599383625)
Bingo. The Aero6 Front Caliper kit is just exactly that: Calipers, pads, hoses and brackets for a "hybrid fit" of the 14" front rotor and six pots to all C5 and C6 platforms. Easy install and many consider an improvement to the factory six piston models. FWIW there is also a complimenting rear kit as well of the same format.
Available in both red and black standard as well as a variety of other colors for an additional fee. Sold complete with everything but brake fluid and labor. Starting under $1700 to the door. LINK |
Originally Posted by Gray Ghost GS
(Post 1599554942)
Todd, I will be contacting you for a set of these Wilwood brakes for my '13 Grand Sport this summer for use with my OEM rotors. Big fan of Wilwood products. Had them on my C5 and on my Mustang S197.
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