Who has the brakes?

The-One · 03-07-2006, 02:37 PM

Ok so Ive had a z for a month and a half and its time to do some little adding. Who makes the best brake upgrade kit, and do they have a plus 1 kit out for a zr-1? Id love to see pics of what we all have if anyone wants to show them off.

DDSLT5 · 03-07-2006, 02:41 PM

guinnessdood · 03-07-2006, 02:54 PM

http://www.superchevyperformance.com.../c4brakes.html

The link within the website is currently broken though. You can call them and they will help you out. This is the best price to upgrade to the C5 (Z06 and standard C5 brakes are identical with the exception of color of the calipers)

These guys have the required C4-C5 adapter...talk to Rich Gardner.

http://www.upfronttechnologies.com/

If you want to go with the C5 brakes...those are the best places to buy all the stuff. I did my homework. You may want to upgrade to stainless steel lines too. Those are pretty easy to come by...also some good brake fluid...pricewise the Motul RBF600 (~15.00) fluid is great stuff...but not quite as good as the VERY pricey Castrol SRF (~$70.00).

LoTu5 · 03-07-2006, 03:06 PM

I had these fitted a few years back on my 90 and find they work and look great,i might try and get the brackets machined up to fit a set to my 91.

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-07-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DDSLT5

http://www.corvettemike.com/shop/ind...ories&pf=10011

gunnerja · 03-07-2006, 04:37 PM

If the pictures didnt do it for ya

BAER
BAER
BAER
BAER

I am running Eradispeed +1 combo and love it. Greatly different from my other C4

DDSLT5 · 03-07-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 Corvette ZR-1

http://www.corvettemike.com/shop/ind...ories&pf=10011

Hey man - thanks for that link! I'm gonna order them now!

The-One · 03-07-2006, 04:53 PM

So baer makes a plus +1 kit? Ill look them up. Whats the cost of all these kits?

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-07-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DDSLT5

Hey man - thanks for that link! I'm gonna order them now!

No problem. Your car deserves to have all the little details taken care of.....like that LT5 plate.....

DDSLT5 · 03-07-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 Corvette ZR-1

No problem. Your car deserves to have all the little details taken care of.....like that LT5 plate.....

RIP!

The-One · 03-08-2006, 07:29 PM

Im thinking of going with this kit but I need a set of GS calipers to make it look good, any one know who I can buy a set of grand sport calipers from?

Front Bendix Rotors (Pair) $85.00

Rear Bendix Rotors (Pair) $85.00

Front And Rear Rotors (Set Of Four) $170.00

Front Axxis Metal Master Pad Set $45.00

Rear Axxis Metal Master Pad Set $45.00

Front And Rear Bendix Rotors And Pads Kit $260.00
(FREE S&H IN CONTINENTAL U.S IF YOU BUY THE KIT)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...64&forum_id=55

Zr1 Destroyer · 03-08-2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WishIhadavette

Im thinking of going with this kit but I need a set of GS calipers to make it look good, any one know who I can buy a set of grand sport calipers from?

Doug Rippie has them on his web-site.......I'm not sure how much they are though!

www.dougrippie.com

The-One · 03-08-2006, 08:11 PM

thanks, but man they are about 500 each front and rear. Hum I need a used set.

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-08-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WishIhadavette

thanks, but man they are about 500 each front and rear. Hum I need a used set.

used set of the GS calipers? get the fronts from DRM and find a set of J55 rear calipers and have them PCed black

RedRiderZR1 · 03-08-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WishIhadavette

thanks, but man they are about 500 each front and rear. Hum I need a used set.

Try this place

http://wheelskin.com/Merchant2/merch...Sport+Calipers

TommyL · 03-08-2006, 10:26 PM

They look very cool but, do they really work that much better then the Zs oem calipers? Are they worth the 300.00 or just for the look?

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-08-2006, 10:29 PM

I did the GS upgrade and I did tell a difference in the feel. But was the the SS lines or the new fluid or the calipers? I have no idea

The-One · 03-09-2006, 08:04 PM

I know this is bad but J55? Im new!!!!!

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 03-09-2006, 08:09 PM

J55 is the stock ZR-1 part and the "high performance" part on normal cars.

xlr8nflorida · 03-09-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 Corvette ZR-1

J55 is the stock ZR-1 part and the "high performance" part on normal cars.

I have a set of Wilwood 6 Piston Calipers on the front with Drilled DRM Rotors with VBP drilled rotors and GS J55's on Rear.

It almost snaps your neck when you hit the brakes