Brakes????

[Gloveperson]

Originally Posted by todd tce

Ok, we'll cut you some slack and assume you're from out of town....at the least. It's all good. Curious to the exact kits and applications you had too.

I think what our English challenged friend here is trying to say is that Stainless Steel flex lines are a fine addition to your car. I won't disagree with that. In many cases however this, some zoomy looking rotors and sticky pads are all that folks need. In other cases there are those vehicle owners who look for a bit more; be it size, look, or thermal capacity for harder use applications. Like choosing your car or tires its all about the options.

And I'm certainly not forcing it down anyones throat. I can't, it's not done yet! lol

I'm out, thanks guys. You can PM me if you'd like to talk more on it or stopy by the shop for some touchy-feely time with parts.

Baer Claw for a 94 Z28..those sure stopped well but I didn't think they were worth the price.

Also had Sure Stop for the same 94 Z28 after the Baer Claws wore out.

Atleast you agree that the brake line upgrade and pads are good as I said

-Todd

[todd tce]

I see.

Baers are decent, sure stop are rotors.

I think however your idea of a big brake kit and what I have in mind are a bit different. And relatively speaking the cost is not that high. I have calipers that run over $2000. Each. I'm considering a whole front set up for about $1500.

[ST34LTH]

Is there anything with a 15" rotor and 6 or 8 pot caliper? I ask because the wheels are so big on the car anything else would look small.

AdamR

[todd tce]

Adam

At this time the only options will be 13s or a bump to 14s. Case history has shown that this bump alone nets a price increase of about $575.

In the future the possibility exists for doing both 15s and 16s, but this will require both a change of master cylinder and an estimated cost of about $2500-3000.

It all comes down to what you want to spend. Thanks for asking.

[II kings 9:20]

Yes, SS lines and better pads may be all I need esp. considering costs. Our stock pads are at least dust free.

[todd tce]

I spent time revewing a car today. Very nice parts actually.

The plan for a decent 13" kit is out the window. Nobody told me the stock rotor was 13.6"....I really don't see a market for smaller kits. Granted, a much fatter one has more value than the current one. But then again appearances are everything.

The 'new' plan is based on a 14 x 1.25 package. This is pretty much the same as the new C5 kits out from Wilwood.

I see three items;
Complete kit.
Caliper kit for the stock rotor.
Rotor kits for later up grade to the caliper kit.
(RED calipers optional)

I'll be in touch with the guys who have helped out thus far and see where it takes us. If there is an sincere interest in this package we'll pursue it. If not at least I have the data on it.

[II kings 9:20]

I am very interested esp. if data shows shorter stopping distances and a firmer pedal. (not that the C brakes are bad). Any plans for offering SS lines.

[james jefferson]

i think the stock brakes are quite good, im not interested in adding the expense of installing updated ones. save my money for oil changes...hehe

[300C4ME]

As we discussed by telephone, sign me up for the complete kit!

Looks top notch:
http://www.wilwood.com/HomePage/Grap...lash/c4kit.swf

Article on Wilwood kit components offered by TCE Performance on a C5 Corvette:
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vet_0204_bigbrake/

[Js440]

I'm kinda curious about a couple things. It was my understanding (and i could be wrong, why i'm posting) that there are dangers with Stainless Steel lines and going with drilled or slotted rotors. I've been told the problems with a non-flexing line is that they have a greater potential to blow out. Good lines flex to a small degree and provide firmer brake feel without risking increased pressure... again what i've been told.

The issue with drilled or slotted rotors is that they have better heat handling, but your overal surface contact is reduced, and therefore a simple "upgrade" to drilled rotors can actually increase your stopping distance. Meaning that if your driving a track or racing, drilled rotors are fine because your not really coming to a stop all that often. But on the road, you'd rarely experience brake fade from a standard rotor, so when you need to really hit the brakes for an emergency, your distance is increased.

From my experience, limited as it is, the only real upgrade that's worth it is increasing the size of the rotor. If it's a street car, just increase the overall size of the rotor, and use standard non-drilled non-slotted with a higher end low-noise low-dust high heat tolerance brake pad.

Having said all that... drilled rotors still look supa good