[Z06] New Baer 2-piece rotors, Hawk pads and SS brake lines installed
04-13-2012, 07:58 AM
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Drifting
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New Baer 2-piece rotors, Hawk pads and SS brake lines installed
Finally got my new Baer 2-piece drilled and slotted rotors, Hawk HPS pads and stainless steel brake lines installed yesterday. The rears are 2" bigger but still fit my stock wheels. Love the look and performance! The black anodized centers are really sharp looking, and shouldn't rust like the stockers did. I haven't really mashed on the new brakes yet, but the pedal is nice and firm and definitely better than the stock feel. Very happy! 
04-13-2012, 02:59 PM
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Drifting
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Make sure you follow the BAER rotor seasoning process. The new pads get bedded at the same time. From that image it looks like that rotor is doing what my LF rotor initially did. It's not clamping on the caliper completely.
I fixed the issue on mine with another R&R of that caliper and a more thorough cleaning and lubing of the friction points.
The BAER rotors/HAWK pads are a great combination. They look great and stop so much better than oem.
I fixed the issue on mine with another R&R of that caliper and a more thorough cleaning and lubing of the friction points.
The BAER rotors/HAWK pads are a great combination. They look great and stop so much better than oem.
Not sure what you mean by "It's not clamping on the caliper completely?" Could you explain?
Thanks for the reply.
04-13-2012, 03:59 PM
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Drifting
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BAER told me the bedding of the new pads will occur during the seasoning of the rotors. It doesn't have to be a separate process. It's up to you. Just follow the BAER recommended procedure for seasoning at various speeds and allow for over night cooling. The heat cycling is critical.
Also, contrary to what I've read here, BAER suggests torquing the wheels to the oem 100#. Some say to use less to avoid warping. BAER said if the torquing is done correctly, 100# is perfectly fine.
From the looks of that one image it appears your pads are not producing an even "fire path", ie pads to rotor contact. The inner most ring of contact is a little lighter than the outer edges. If you're just starting the seasoning, it may even out. Just watch it.
My LF was still not wearing evenly after the 300 miles seasoning. I removed that caliper and re-cleaned and re-lubed all friction points again. Especially the sliding pins. It wears evenly now. Only the inner most holes of the rear rotors will not show wear as they're just out of the pad to rotor contact area.
Also, contrary to what I've read here, BAER suggests torquing the wheels to the oem 100#. Some say to use less to avoid warping. BAER said if the torquing is done correctly, 100# is perfectly fine.
From the looks of that one image it appears your pads are not producing an even "fire path", ie pads to rotor contact. The inner most ring of contact is a little lighter than the outer edges. If you're just starting the seasoning, it may even out. Just watch it.
My LF was still not wearing evenly after the 300 miles seasoning. I removed that caliper and re-cleaned and re-lubed all friction points again. Especially the sliding pins. It wears evenly now. Only the inner most holes of the rear rotors will not show wear as they're just out of the pad to rotor contact area.
04-14-2012, 09:13 AM
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Not sure yet. I've only put on about 25 miles since getting them installed, and only a few very light brakes at intersections/stop signs. I'll know more after I do the burn in process. All I can say is that the pedal feel with the new pads and SS lines is more "stout" than it was before.
04-14-2012, 12:19 PM
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Le Mans Master
04-14-2012, 10:11 PM
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http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/1...s/viewall.html
I'll know more once I've padded the beds. So far, so good though!
04-15-2012, 02:13 AM
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Le Mans Master
I would like to see that actual test. Based on the article, it seems they got just their info from the vehicle owner. LOL
Here is a good read:
http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-par...ar-stop-faster
Here is a good read:
http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-par...ar-stop-faster
04-15-2012, 10:09 AM
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I would like to see that actual test. Based on the article, it seems they got just their info from the vehicle owner. LOL
Here is a good read:
http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-par...ar-stop-faster
Here is a good read:
http://www.autos.com/aftermarket-par...ar-stop-faster
Either way, the Eradispeeds definitely "improve" on the stock brake system in some aspects. Looks for sure, and weight as well. Beyond that, I'm not sure, but I'm happy with the upgrade.
04-15-2012, 01:06 PM
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Surely you weren't referring to me. I agreed that his choices will help resist fade, and that they look very nice. Savvy? I also run slotted rotors, braided hoses, and Hawk pads on my own car.
Looks good and a great improvement over stock! 
04-18-2012, 03:18 PM
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04-18-2012, 03:51 PM
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A word of caution...
I installed the identical combo and it braked normally (not much of a difference) but it once gave me a major scare after about 100 miles of driving.
I was doing the bedding process over a couple days... well, I started driving on the 3rd day just driving normal and out of nowhere after maybe 10 minutes of normal driving I pressed on the brakes for a stop light and the brakes barely worked!
I was standing on the brakes almost at one point and just barely stopped in time from entering the intersection.
After another day or so they were great, but that one time out of nowhere with cool brakes it's like the coating on the discs (or whatever) gave me a real scare.
Just saying, give your brakes little checks ahead of time before you get to a place you need to stop and keep your emergency brake in mind just incase.
I installed the identical combo and it braked normally (not much of a difference) but it once gave me a major scare after about 100 miles of driving.
I was doing the bedding process over a couple days... well, I started driving on the 3rd day just driving normal and out of nowhere after maybe 10 minutes of normal driving I pressed on the brakes for a stop light and the brakes barely worked!
I was standing on the brakes almost at one point and just barely stopped in time from entering the intersection.
After another day or so they were great, but that one time out of nowhere with cool brakes it's like the coating on the discs (or whatever) gave me a real scare.
Just saying, give your brakes little checks ahead of time before you get to a place you need to stop and keep your emergency brake in mind just incase.
04-18-2012, 04:39 PM
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A word of caution...
I installed the identical combo and it braked normally (not much of a difference) but it once gave me a major scare after about 100 miles of driving.
I was doing the bedding process over a couple days... well, I started driving on the 3rd day just driving normal and out of nowhere after maybe 10 minutes of normal driving I pressed on the brakes for a stop light and the brakes barely worked!
I was standing on the brakes almost at one point and just barely stopped in time from entering the intersection.
After another day or so they were great, but that one time out of nowhere with cool brakes it's like the coating on the discs (or whatever) gave me a real scare.
Just saying, give your brakes little checks ahead of time before you get to a place you need to stop and keep your emergency brake in mind just incase.
I installed the identical combo and it braked normally (not much of a difference) but it once gave me a major scare after about 100 miles of driving.
I was doing the bedding process over a couple days... well, I started driving on the 3rd day just driving normal and out of nowhere after maybe 10 minutes of normal driving I pressed on the brakes for a stop light and the brakes barely worked!
I was standing on the brakes almost at one point and just barely stopped in time from entering the intersection.
After another day or so they were great, but that one time out of nowhere with cool brakes it's like the coating on the discs (or whatever) gave me a real scare.
Just saying, give your brakes little checks ahead of time before you get to a place you need to stop and keep your emergency brake in mind just incase.
04-18-2012, 09:56 PM
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05-04-2012, 12:52 PM
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Drifting
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I've finally finished seasoning the rotors and bedding the pads. As others have mentioned, it's REALLY important to follow Baer's break-in procedures to the letter. Some think it's overkill, but after doing it and seeing the results, I can vouch that they are necessary. After I first got everything installed and got home, I could see the fire path start to take hold on the rotors. The paths were ugly...my rear rotors had half the path missing (only about half the pads were making contact), and one of my front rotors had a 1/4" strip right in the middle of the fire path where the pad was not making contact at all. The 2-step seasoning process evened out the fire paths, wore down the zinc coating on the rotors and started the transfer of the pad material to the rotors. The paths still weren't perfect though. After the bedding process, where you perform a number of aggressive stops, the fire paths are now perfectly even and uniform on the fronts and the rears.
Very happy with how this setup performs. When I did my first aggressive stop (60-5mph at the point of wheel lock), I was taken by surprise how fast the car stopped! I never really had an oh-crap slam-the-brakes moment before, so when you intentionally do it, it was kind of shocking. The car stops on a dime. Wow.
Very happy with how this setup performs. When I did my first aggressive stop (60-5mph at the point of wheel lock), I was taken by surprise how fast the car stopped! I never really had an oh-crap slam-the-brakes moment before, so when you intentionally do it, it was kind of shocking. The car stops on a dime. Wow.
05-14-2012, 06:37 PM
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At the time of my purchase, West Coast Corvettes was running a special and they had the best deal for the entire package (stainless steel hoses, hawk hps pads, motul fluid, front and rear plus rotors). Even when I priced things out separately from various vendors, WCC had the best price overall. Was very happy with their service and product!