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09-11-2017, 04:58 PM | #16 |
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Inspect you brakes before you start buying stuff. Just because you overheated them doesn't mean they're cooked. Rock auto, AC Delco, and other places can get you rebuild kits.
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09-11-2017, 10:01 PM | #17 |
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Subscribe. Interested in hearing the results of inspection
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09-15-2017, 09:01 AM | #19 |
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How much steering angle did you have when you spun? I'm guessing a slight angle mixed with just a little brake being applied to the front rotors transferred enough weight to the front to make the rear light and send you into the spin.
If your wheel was straight and you lost brakes you would normally go straight. For the kind of weight of the car and speed that you were carrying at that particular track, race pads are the only thing to run, with SRF fluid. Be sure to bed in pads before the track event. You also may have experienced pad knock back. Google it and watch some videos if you don't know what that is. |
09-15-2017, 11:01 AM | #20 |
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Look into the Z06 Non Ceramic Brake Caliper Pistons they are vented and supposed to be good for a 80 degree temp drop. They are the same size as the ZL1 calipers
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Wow man.....that seemed like she went sideways quick!!
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09-18-2017, 08:03 PM | #26 |
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You had a brake failure from overworking them on your very first track day so that's outside my definition of greatness; it should be outside of yours too unless you don't value your life. There's far better pads than stock as it's a compromise street pad. While it's better than most factory pads it still can't handle the abuse of late braking or high speed tracks in a 2 ton pig with over 500hp. A pad change is cheap insurance to finish the day alive with my car in one piece.
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I just upgraded to Corvette calipers/rotors and Endless pads with AFCO HTX which is about the same price as Motul but higher temps (wet 421 vs 401 and dry 618 vs 594). I did one event in Sebring 3 weeks ago on the full 12-hour course and an event this weekend at Daytona in the 24-hour course. I had a tire fail at Sebring so I didn't even make it half way through the second sesssion but I had no brake fade or fluid issues. I have the brake duct adaptors but no duct attached to them so they were not assisting in any cooling. At Daytona I was braking from 140-150 down at turn 2 to enter the infield portion and braking from over 120 to enter the bus stop. Again, no issues at all. that is some pretty serious braking and they handled well.
They are pricey pads but worth in IMO. Soft on rotors, long pad life and streetable. The unicorn of pads.
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10-02-2017, 05:25 PM | #28 |
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Just to give a little update. Went to a repair shop and they are about the same price if
I was going to do the work my self so I think I will be taking it to them. Just over $1k and its just some body panels. Basically just pull off the bad part on put on the new one (only one small piece needs paint. I haven't had a chance to get the car in the air yet and inspect stuff. The lift I use is my uncles and he just had shoulder surgery. I did have a chance to drive it around on some back roads and the car felt great. Didn't pull, stopped hard, fair amount of gravel and dirt rolling off from the under side lol. One wheel lost its balance weights so it vibrates a tad.I still need to get it in the air and check the brakes, change the pads and fluid. Hope to have this done in the next couple weeks. Will keep you guys updated. |
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