Brake upgrade, front disc brakes.

2VetteEd · 05-05-2018, 08:09 AM

After many years of driving Corvette's & Porsche 911's, I'm finding the brakes in my new RS rather soft & mushy. Has anyone done a brake upgrade such as a pad replacement or an entire front brake package? Just wondering.

PolynesianPowerhouse · 05-05-2018, 10:20 AM

Pads woukd be a good start, but the 4 piston calipers and 13.6 rotors from the ss can be found for 300- 400$ as take offs or even about 450 brand new from dealers on here.

If you arent doing much, id do just a pad upgrade. But if you arent into having man brakes, brakes that produce dust bit stop phenomenally, then id reccomend getting the 4 pistons for a few reasons:

The oem pads in the 4 pistons stop decently excellent for most conditions. Ive done daily driver duty and autox and track on them and havent had the issues i had with single pistons oem fronts.

You get increased friction and leverage with a larger brake setup. Equates to better stopping and longevity.

They look better painted. And the fill more of the empty space of a 20 inch wheel if you actually have the RS.

Also if you plan to do performance down the road, it makes sense to be able to efficiently stop whatever power you put behind it.

2VetteEd · 05-18-2018, 08:22 AM

Some good info here. A number choices also.

Many thanks & happy motoring.

Larrio Andretti · 05-24-2018, 04:22 AM

I’d start with a set of Goodridge brake lines. If the peddle is mushy it’s a good place to start.

05-05-2018, 08:09 AM	#1
2VetteEd Drives: 2018 Camaro "Redline Edition" 1LT Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sebring, Florida Posts: 9	Brake upgrade, front disc brakes. After many years of driving Corvette's & Porsche 911's, I'm finding the brakes in my new RS rather soft & mushy. Has anyone done a brake upgrade such as a pad replacement or an entire front brake package? Just wondering. __________________ Ed Maguire Sebring, Florida Home of the 12 Hrs. of Sebring Race. 2018 Redline RS

05-05-2018, 10:20 AM	#2
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	Pads woukd be a good start, but the 4 piston calipers and 13.6 rotors from the ss can be found for 300- 400$ as take offs or even about 450 brand new from dealers on here. If you arent doing much, id do just a pad upgrade. But if you arent into having man brakes, brakes that produce dust bit stop phenomenally, then id reccomend getting the 4 pistons for a few reasons: The oem pads in the 4 pistons stop decently excellent for most conditions. Ive done daily driver duty and autox and track on them and havent had the issues i had with single pistons oem fronts. You get increased friction and leverage with a larger brake setup. Equates to better stopping and longevity. They look better painted. And the fill more of the empty space of a 20 inch wheel if you actually have the RS. Also if you plan to do performance down the road, it makes sense to be able to efficiently stop whatever power you put behind it. __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

05-18-2018, 08:22 AM	#3
2VetteEd Drives: 2018 Camaro "Redline Edition" 1LT Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sebring, Florida Posts: 9	Some good info here. A number choices also. Many thanks & happy motoring. __________________ Ed Maguire Sebring, Florida Home of the 12 Hrs. of Sebring Race. 2018 Redline RS

05-24-2018, 04:22 AM	#4
Larrio Andretti Drives: Really Fast Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: In The Woods Posts: 238	I’d start with a set of Goodridge brake lines. If the peddle is mushy it’s a good place to start.

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