Ceramic Brakes, Revisited

w. mitty

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Sep 1, 2005

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• Feb 9, 2017

• #1

So I've been doing my research on a set of carbon brakes for my '05 garage queen. I've tried to read every thread I can find on them, and here are my remaining questions:

Parts required:

Front ZR-1 Rotor and Caliper x2
Rear ZR-1 Rotor and Caliper x2
GT front uprights (modified) x2
Brake lines x4
Wheels that will clear larger calipers

What am I missing?

I have deduced that the carbon rotors are about 15 pounds lighter per corner than the steelies. Am I off on this?

Thanks guys

 

shesgotlegs

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Jul 20, 2006

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• Feb 9, 2017

• #2

Speak with Stormy the ceramic brake guru. He has done it and Rocketman and I believe Mark McGowan have pounded his car to their delight.

 

Specracer

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• Feb 10, 2017

• #3

I've driven stormcats car on track as well, it stops very well.

 

fjpikul

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• Feb 10, 2017

• #4

StormCat is THE expert. Remember emergency brake.

 

STORMCAT

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• Feb 10, 2017

• #5

It's not that easy,, the guys who modified / welded to the cast Aluminum knuckles went a different route.. . My set up is completely bolt on...

 

roketman

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• Feb 11, 2017

• #6

I have driven Stormcat car at every rally that we have had a track event at.It is simply awesome!
Stormcat rules!

 

Last edited: Feb 11, 2017

shesgotlegs

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Jul 20, 2006

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• Feb 12, 2017

• #7

w. mitty said:

So I've been doing my research on a set of carbon brakes for my '05 garage queen. I've tried to read every thread I can find on them, and here are my remaining questions:

Parts required:

Front ZR-1 Rotor and Caliper x2
Rear ZR-1 Rotor and Caliper x2
GT front uprights (modified) x2
Brake lines x4
Wheels that will clear larger calipers

What am I missing?

I have deduced that the carbon rotors are about 15 pounds lighter per corner than the steelies. Am I off on this?

Thanks guys

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But the Corvette calipers are heavier than the Ford Brembos.

 

w. mitty

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• Feb 13, 2017

• #8

shesgotlegs said:

But the Corvette calipers are heavier than the Ford Brembos.

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I think you are correct. It's the reduction in rotational weight that we are after here.

BTW, I had a nice conversation with Stormcat and got more education on the matter. When it comes to stuff like this, I appreciate the trailblazers and am grateful to learn from them. I don't have to be the smartest guy in the room, I just have to KNOW the smartest guy in the room..

 

BlackICE

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Nov 2, 2005

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SF Bay Area in California

• Feb 13, 2017

• #9

The calipers are unsprung weight which isn't as bad a rotating and unsprung, but worst than sprung weight when in comes to dynamic handling.