Originally Posted by paul_huryk

You are correct about the limit of cars on street tires - you can get only so much braking power out of your tires (fronts mostly) and going to some crazy 6 piston 15" kit is not going to make your car stop faster. This is one reason why I advocate those going to 17" or larger wheels run a 275 front tire (or larger) for more braking power - a 245-45-17 tire offers no more braking than a 245-50-16 sized one...

But as John said, on the track, larger kits do offer some advantages in terms of pads and also thermal radiation. But then you have cost and wheel size considerations to accomodate...

Originally Posted by kcaalarcon

not anywhere near as nice as yours but i thought id post a few pics of my cts-v swap. only fronts so far

Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo

nope, it's wider...I was wondering the same thing I too have C6Z06 calipers and am lusting for 15" or thereabouts brakes.

Originally Posted by J-RoKz

if i hadnt already spent to much on my brakes i would of bought your zr1 brake kit unless of course you would want to trade brakes? Lol is there a rotor thats bigger then 14inch that would work on c6 z06 caliper?

Originally Posted by Birdstheword

what camera are you using ?

Originally Posted by Pro-mo

D40 is a great camera, especially for beginners.

Outstanding work on the brakes, thanks for sharing with us. Sure beats the "please dont copy" mentality. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

John,

You know the color code for the blue zr1 Calipers

Looks like a base coat / top coat mettalic blue

or is it just blue anodized ?

Thanks Zach

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

It is not anodized, it looks like a simple paint to me.

I am not aware of the code. I use Mike the Powdercoater for all my brake stuff and he has a color that many claim is a match for the ZR1 color. I have not seen it in person.

John

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

i think they are painted its hard to tell in pics, got couple of duplicolor sprays im going to try ..

Thanks

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

Let me know what you find. I can always duplicate your tests and take a side by side photo if it helps.

John

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

Theres MetalCast Blue and MetalSpeck Blue from duplicolor

Metalcast thinking of trying Metalcast Base Coat "Metallic base coat" and then a Metalcast "Translusent blue coat" that goes on top i have seen just the translusent blue over bare metal that gives a anodized look

MetalSpeck Blue has larger flakes with blue paint mix and i would put a Clearcoat on top

I was also going to try MetalSpeck Blue with MetalCast Blue to see how that would compare and the type of color would come out

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

I hate to give out to many secrets, but I have been playing around with getting the anodized look with powder. I think it is coming along.

Right click - view image for a larger version

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

I do sell a 15.5" Carbon Ceramic ZR1 kit. Waiting for my first customer.

They will fill a 19" nicely.

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

Very Nice i would love to get brushed wheel centers thats "smoke" tinted /w polished lip but unable to do with one piece cast wheel and with tinted brush aluminum through out engine an car

kinda like what you have done.. looks brushed with tinted color powder coat on top.. it creates a unique effect as compared to just unbrushed metal

i was thinking using that in the engine bay

Originally Posted by SiCkRs

how much would that brake kit cost?

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

You could brush your centers and get the effect you are after. It would be a lot of work though.

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

I know
i think it would be worth it in the end
Im highly considering it
Trying to find a cheap project wheel to test out and see how it comes out

also a side question
What brake fluid you used have you tried different ones for comparison ? or there all pretty much the same just different advertising

Originally Posted by kcaalarcon

heres those brake pics. i can only get 2 to upload for some reason tho

Originally Posted by kcaalarcon

heres those brake pics. i can only get 2 to upload for some reason tho

Originally Posted by IROCgiraffe

Those brakes with the 18" IROC reps just like on Mr. IROCZ's ride would BE $%@#ERMERGHERD$%#$%

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

So do it.

Although I highly doubt the IROC wheels would clear the calipers, not enough back pad.

Originally Posted by IROCgiraffe

After your post, realized 19" wheels are necessary.

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

What's your thoughts on using fully threaded caliper to bracket bolts vs partially threaded 1 bolts lateral strength wise ..also for bracket to spindle ...I know Oem is fully threaded I believe correct or I'm looking to deep in such minor detail .. Your input would be greatly appreciated on it .

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

In my opinion it is always wise to sweat the details.

Fully threaded is just fine. Once the bolt is torqued, it acts the same as a clamp. It is merely holding the two parts together. The friction between the two parts is what takes the side or shear load. As long as the bolt is torqued properly, it will not see any side load.

John

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

Thats good to know its the details that scares me the most when going to bed and having the worst case senario poping in my head !

Another small question in regard of upgrading the proportioning valve spring ?

i hear it improves brake feel and improves bias on stock setup and 2 piston front setup.. But havent heard or seen anything on 4 piston and up and the effects of the upgrade.

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

It really depends which kit you are talking about. Also, every car and every driver is different. In my opinion, it you are going to bother, I would just install an adjustable prop valve.

Originally Posted by 87350IROC

I got the calipers milled today. I am much happier with the Rev A bracket. Much more meat where it needs it. I still need to find a solution for the lower spindle bolt head clearance and the steering stop.

Originally Posted by Zach/90\irocZ

What have you came up with for spare options for the brakes 4 and 6 piston brembo?

Originally Posted by hotrodf1

Can you tell me what the hubs are (shown directly above) on this swap? I am in need of some hubs like that, that will fit the 3rd gen. spindles. I'd love to know what these are in the picture and where they were purchased from, or if they are custom or what.

Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo

Hey, got any spare brackets? I landed some front calipers and still need brackets and rotors Thanks to this post I now have 4 unused C6z06 calipers (2 are brand new fronts) LOL

Bigger is always better