Z51 Front Brake Rotor Cooling Rings
07-29-2014, 06:36 PM
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Z51 Front Brake Rotor Cooling Rings
Looking for help. I took delivery last Friday and today I was in the trunk and found a small compartment on the left side. Opening it a found a zip lock bag with two rings, wire and an instruction sheet for Z51 Front Brake Rotor Cooling Rings. See pictures. I sent a picture to my dealer but they have not gotten back with me yet. Does any one know what these are and from the picture have they been installed or is this the cooling rings?
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
07-29-2014, 07:06 PM
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They are what they say, brake cooling rings. They are intended for owner installation when ,or if, you decide to track (race) your Corvette. They aid in cooling the brakes during severe use. Search this forum and you will find multiple threads regarding their use, but I believe the "how to" is in your owners manual. Most say the pleasure is not worth the pain.
07-29-2014, 07:17 PM
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They are what they say, brake cooling rings. They are intended for owner installation when ,or if, you decide to track (race) your Corvette. They aid in cooling the brakes during severe use. Search this forum and you will find multiple threads regarding their use, but I believe the "how to" is in your owners manual. Most say the pleasure is not worth the pain.
07-29-2014, 10:04 PM
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Some words of advice on installing the rings:
1) You can install them without removing the rotors.
2) While some people indicate that you can tie them off on the outside (and loop them on the inside) it is clear that this is incorrect because there is a higher potential for damage to the brake pads when installed this way. Especially at high speeds. [I installed them both ways just to check, and I would strongly advise keeping the twisted ends inside the rotor.]
3) Use a 6-8 inch piece or wire. Once tied off, you can look over the rotor, and clip the ends.
4) The access point is around 10 O'Clock while facing the drivers side wheel, and 2 O'Clock facing the passenger side wheel.
4) The easiest way for most people is to feed the two ends of the wire in, clamp them with a very small locking pliers (4/5 inch) and then twist them until the wires have a tight braid throughout. (pulling towards in inside of the car while you are twisting to ensure a good braid.)
5) Then, look over the rotor. Using wire cutters, angle the cutters slightly inside the rotor and make the cut so that the ends are just inside the rotor.
6) Twist the rotor by hand to line up the next section and repeat.
Also, I would highly recommend swapping pads for the track as the stock pads (Z51) are not up to the job if you are faster than average.
1) You can install them without removing the rotors.
2) While some people indicate that you can tie them off on the outside (and loop them on the inside) it is clear that this is incorrect because there is a higher potential for damage to the brake pads when installed this way. Especially at high speeds. [I installed them both ways just to check, and I would strongly advise keeping the twisted ends inside the rotor.]
3) Use a 6-8 inch piece or wire. Once tied off, you can look over the rotor, and clip the ends.
4) The access point is around 10 O'Clock while facing the drivers side wheel, and 2 O'Clock facing the passenger side wheel.
4) The easiest way for most people is to feed the two ends of the wire in, clamp them with a very small locking pliers (4/5 inch) and then twist them until the wires have a tight braid throughout. (pulling towards in inside of the car while you are twisting to ensure a good braid.)
5) Then, look over the rotor. Using wire cutters, angle the cutters slightly inside the rotor and make the cut so that the ends are just inside the rotor.
6) Twist the rotor by hand to line up the next section and repeat.
Also, I would highly recommend swapping pads for the track as the stock pads (Z51) are not up to the job if you are faster than average.
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07-30-2014, 10:45 AM
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Some words of advice on installing the rings:
1) You can install them without removing the rotors.
2) While some people indicate that you can tie them off on the outside (and loop them on the inside) it is clear that this is incorrect because there is a higher potential for damage to the brake pads when installed this way. Especially at high speeds. [I installed them both ways just to check, and I would strongly advise keeping the twisted ends inside the rotor.]
3) Use a 6-8 inch piece or wire. Once tied off, you can look over the rotor, and clip the ends.
4) The access point is around 10 O'Clock while facing the drivers side wheel, and 2 O'Clock facing the passenger side wheel.
4) The easiest way for most people is to feed the two ends of the wire in, clamp them with a very small locking pliers (4/5 inch) and then twist them until the wires have a tight braid throughout. (pulling towards in inside of the car while you are twisting to ensure a good braid.)
5) Then, look over the rotor. Using wire cutters, angle the cutters slightly inside the rotor and make the cut so that the ends are just inside the rotor.
6) Twist the rotor by hand to line up the next section and repeat.
Also, I would highly recommend swapping pads for the track as the stock pads (Z51) are not up to the job if you are faster than average.
1) You can install them without removing the rotors.
2) While some people indicate that you can tie them off on the outside (and loop them on the inside) it is clear that this is incorrect because there is a higher potential for damage to the brake pads when installed this way. Especially at high speeds. [I installed them both ways just to check, and I would strongly advise keeping the twisted ends inside the rotor.]
3) Use a 6-8 inch piece or wire. Once tied off, you can look over the rotor, and clip the ends.
4) The access point is around 10 O'Clock while facing the drivers side wheel, and 2 O'Clock facing the passenger side wheel.
4) The easiest way for most people is to feed the two ends of the wire in, clamp them with a very small locking pliers (4/5 inch) and then twist them until the wires have a tight braid throughout. (pulling towards in inside of the car while you are twisting to ensure a good braid.)
5) Then, look over the rotor. Using wire cutters, angle the cutters slightly inside the rotor and make the cut so that the ends are just inside the rotor.
6) Twist the rotor by hand to line up the next section and repeat.
Also, I would highly recommend swapping pads for the track as the stock pads (Z51) are not up to the job if you are faster than average.
