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1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brakes ... and SUSPENSION UPGRADES
« on: January 15, 2011, 04:50:16 pm »
 :wootwoot: Got the clutch repaired in the Z28, finally !!!  :wootwoot: :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

Started the VERY long time running, C6 brake upgrade  :sherlock: I actually tried to order the C6 Calipers, BUT their website is messed up, and they are closed until Tues. :(   :confused:

The old brake pics ...
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1982 Z28 Brake UPGRADE
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 10:42:47 am »
Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on January 15, 2011, 04:50:16 pm
:wootwoot: Got the clutch repaired in the Z28, finally !!!  :wootwoot: :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

Started the VERY long time running, C6 brake upgrade  :sherlock: I actually tried to order the C6 Calipers, BUT their website is messed up, and they are closed until Tues. :(   :confused:

The old brake pics ...

Good to see you working on the brakes
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 01:47:17 pm »
Quote from: The Sad on January 16, 2011, 10:42:47 am
Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on January 15, 2011, 04:50:16 pm
:wootwoot: Got the clutch repaired in the Z28, finally !!!  :wootwoot: :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

Started the VERY long time running, C6 brake upgrade  :sherlock: I actually tried to order the C6 Calipers, BUT their website is messed up, and they are closed until Tues. :(   :confused:

The old brake pics ...

Good to see you working on the brakes

Uh ya it's been a long time coming !!!  8)
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1982 Z28 Brake UPGRADE
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2011, 04:21:26 pm »
Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on January 16, 2011, 01:47:17 pm
Quote from: The Sad on January 16, 2011, 10:42:47 am
Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on January 15, 2011, 04:50:16 pm
:wootwoot: Got the clutch repaired in the Z28, finally !!!  :wootwoot: :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

Started the VERY long time running, C6 brake upgrade  :sherlock: I actually tried to order the C6 Calipers, BUT their website is messed up, and they are closed until Tues. :(   :confused:

The old brake pics ...

Good to see you working on the brakes

Uh ya it's been a long time coming !!!  8)


CALIPERS ORDERED :)
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 12:19:05 am »
they look good, who makes em?
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 12:09:31 pm »
Quote from: kagato on January 19, 2011, 12:19:05 am
they look good, who makes em?

Uh PBR ... they are the same brand calipers used on most GM vehicles for years .. these are the "C6" corvette version, WITHOUT the GM licensed "CORVETTE" logos, sold by KORE3 ;)

~Hop
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Re: 1982 Z28 Brake UPGRADE
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2011, 11:39:27 am »
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2011, 09:41:07 am »
You didnt spring for the ZR1 setup?  WTF?


J/K ;)  I bet this turns out nice!
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 04:20:56 pm »
Quote from: NVMYZ28 on January 23, 2011, 09:41:07 am
You didnt spring for the ZR1 setup?  WTF?


J/K ;)  I bet this turns out nice!

Nope .. I had to fit them under my 17" wheels  :P
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 07:48:20 pm »
Wow!!! The new brakes look awsome and the old ones look tiny!!!
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2011, 11:31:42 am »
Quote from: GeoffWhite on January 23, 2011, 07:48:20 pm
Wow!!! The new brakes look awsome and the old ones look tiny!!!
YEP 13" vs 10.5" .. wait til you see the side by side with the new vs old Calipers  :sherlock:

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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2011, 05:12:46 pm »
Made more progress got the left side spindle / line / caliper all mounted up ;)

About 90% done with one side and 50% done with the right side ;)

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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2011, 05:46:45 pm »
Wow - I'm not sure how you ever stopped before!
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2011, 06:07:00 pm »
Quote from: The Sad on January 24, 2011, 05:46:45 pm
Wow - I'm not sure how you ever stopped before!
Well it's just like all the magazines say, my '67 NEVER stops either ;) ;) ;)

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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2011, 01:19:27 am »
So since this is in the video section, will we see a video of it ripping your face off when you stomp on tje brakes, clarkson style?
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2011, 09:13:33 pm »
Where did you get the hubs to use the different rotors?
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2011, 04:37:54 pm »
Quote from: Chevy2much71 on January 25, 2011, 09:13:33 pm
Where did you get the hubs to use the different rotors?

Well you can get billet hubs:

http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10038-F3

BUT, since this is a "budget" upgrade (about half the cost of a Baer track kit), mine are machined down from some extra stock rotors :)
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #17 on: January 26, 2011, 04:39:05 pm »
Got the left side buttoned up:  :wootwoot: :wootwoot: :wootwoot: :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2011, 07:35:14 am »
Looks good!
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2011, 02:12:40 pm »
Quote from: The Sad on January 27, 2011, 07:35:14 am
Looks good!

THANKS ! the right side lower ball joint is fighting me A LOT more than the left did ... never enough time in the day working 12's :( I'll get it finished this weekend I hope  :metal:

~Hop
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2011, 03:25:35 pm »
I got the right side apart (finally) and back together  :pimp: ... still gotta bleed the brakes though  (2 person job) :help2:
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2011, 03:36:47 pm »
Why not drilled or slotted rotors?
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2011, 03:40:28 pm »
Man - good think you have harness in that to stop you from going through the windshield when you tap the brakes :)
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2011, 03:47:52 pm »
Quote from: GeoffWhite on January 29, 2011, 03:36:47 pm
Why not drilled or slotted rotors?

Well after lots of "track use" research (by others), it's been determined that in this application drilled rotors will crack  :nono: , and a PROPER set of slotted rotors would need full on race pads to be effective ... my "street" semi-metallic brake pads already have gassing slots built in ...

~Hop
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Re: 1982 Camaro Z28 C6 Brake UPGRADE ...
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2011, 07:14:14 pm »
Nice upgrade, but I remember the day when all you ever worried about was going faster. But all that changed with the Dragster. On some tracks with a short shutdown  Dual chutes and carbon fiber brakes were not good enough. (trust me there were times i had to clean my pants) I know why your messing with the upgrade   but when your car was manufactured no one worried about it
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