Tigerhawk

What's everybody using? Not a dedicated track car.

Sidney004

I've got the front C5 upgrade on mine so I use Raybestos ST47 pads and the cheapest used rotors I find on Craigslist! For the rears, I'm using SBS race compound pads(I got these ultra cheap from Baer, when they closed out this product line!)

Tigerhawk

You're not the 1st person that's told me they use cheap stock rotors. Aren't you worried about a failure?

Canam

stock rotors, Hawk Blues, braided lines, and good brake fluid with brake ducts. And its a dedicated race car!!

I'm more than likely going to have a problem with my stock calipers than anything else. Had one seize last year. Their only 90 bucks and change them in an hour.

Never over engineer your car. It costs a lot of money and sometimes its just not necessary. OEM Corvette rotors are great.

rfn026

I cracked a rotor at Sebring once. The rotor didn't explode - just cracked. It was aftermarket. I've been using Wilwood 2-piece rotors since that time.

Rear don't seem to be a problem. Then again I might need more rear brake.

Richard Newton
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Crepitus

C5 rotors are quite a bit heavier. you can dump some of that weight and improve heat dissipation with a 2 piece. they are spendy initially but last a lot longer than stock, returning a lot of that cost. Also be sure not to park the car with screaming hot brakes, the rotor cools except the area in the pads.

BrianCunningham

Whatever you do DON'T run the stock pads
no bite at all

For the street I used PF Z-rated

I ran Hawk pads with the stock setup at the autocrosses this year with good results. You can't run these on the streets

Pads are easy enough to change.

I run separate pads for the street and the track

He's what happens to pads after 1 weekend at a track

Rob31

Hawk Blue ,stock rotors ,braided ,super blue fluid .Ducts
Sawblade style wheels dont shed heat as well as other wheels .
I can set Autozone pads on fire in 2-3 laps if I want to

Crepitus

Stock=J55?

shakedown067

Only for 95-96, other wise they were only found on the Z51 and ZR-1 models. I use Hawk HP+ for my street/autocross car and whatever north america rotors I can find (mine current set were made in Mexico). I plan on going to a two-piece rotor soon though.

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

What are you using the car for and what tires?

c4cruiser

Adam- For my '87 I use Hoosier A6's for autocross and for track days, I currently run Nitto NT05's. The car has a C5 front brake upgrade with stock style rotors (Raybestos Advanced Technology). Fluid is ATE Super Blue. Current pads are stock C5 Z06 in front and Hawk HP+ in the rear. Also have a DRM bias spring in the M/C. The car does see very limited street use, mostly to a gas station, quick errands, or test drives after working on it. Because of the 4+3 tranny and OD that doesn't like being "abused", the car usually doesn't see track speeds much over 130.

What CarboTech pad would you recommend?

jaa1992

TigerHawk

A few years ago I stocked up on some Raybestos red label disks. My last pair is going to be replaced sometime this year. Best thing is they never did anything worse than heat check.

I'll probably try the cheapest rotors I can find to replace them. Unless I can find the funds to step up to big brakes and 2pc rotors.

I've used everything from the old bobcat to XP12 on the fronts. As well as several other different brands of pads. For my braking style I love the Carbotech - even put XP8 on all four corners of my daily driven Camaro. OK, its seens more than a few laps on racetracks.

For street the PFC-Z, HP+, or the carbotech street pads (I can never remember the number) will work.

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

I would use the XP10 front and XP8 rear. Pricing is below give me a call I will be happy to help you. 216-780-8825

XP10 $212 XP8 $157 Less 5% forum member pricing

Tigerhawk

High speed auto-x and track days. The tires will be replaced with the brakes. Not sure what I'm putting on yet. I'm looking for something with a tread compound around 250 that won't break the bank.

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Same as above use the Carbotech 10 & 8 combo can be driven on the street no problem and will preform well for you on auto X aand track.

BrianCunningham

For autox you're OK

but for track days at least get some brake ducts on, otherwise you're going to boil them.

When's last time the fluid was changed? not bleed, changed

Tigerhawk

BrianCunningham

J55 vs earlier C4 brakes

1991Z07

J55 was on all Z51, Z07 and ZR1 packages...

I use stock rotors & Performance Friction Z pads with a LIFETIME warranty! I've shoved that up Pepboys a$$ at least 7 or 8 times now.