Originally Posted by chicane

Standard C5/6. Parts availability is a no brainer and there are plenty of pads available. Good system, well thought out (or the OEM wouldnt use them to begin with) and an easy system to adapt. And the system cost is a real plus.

The PBR Z06 stuff is junk. Its pretty sad when a supplier can not provide both right and left specific rotors required to keep up with production ?? (Geeze, lets ship the systems with two lefts instead :rolleyes: ) Way too many problems right out of the box and maintenance is a PITA.... not to mention that pad replacement cost is a joke as well. The performance feed back I have recieved isnt all of what I thought either..... I was expecting so much more. Its is a great system for a street based chassis, but from what the boys have been telling me, they dont cut it for a serious track day.

Next.... and my first choice, as this is what I am running myself on my 67. APRacing CP5555 fronts and CP5147 rears. They are much better than most available mono blocks for any kind of money (this side of any caliper that cost $3k each). Better performance and cost wise over the Baer 6S/R systems that is for sure. They are lighter, stiffer and some of the available options are priceless. You can utilize a stock C5/6 rear parking brake mechanism and it is a true bolt on. If you can use a C5/6 package, these will fit. I would however recommend an 18" wheel package.... as the rotors are a 14x1.4 front and a 13x1.0 rear.

Front:
Brake Manufacturer: AP Racing
Caliper/Piston Number: CP5555, differential bore six-piston
Rotor Manufacturer: AP Racing
Rotor Type: Slotted 2 pc, McLaren floaters
Rotor Dimensions: 355mm x 35.5mm (14 x 1.4")
Wheel/Tire Size: 18x9.5 265/40/18
Tire make/model: BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD
Brake Line: Stainless 3/16" hardline, Goodridge SS Flex lines
Brake Fluid: Motul RBF 600
Pad type/compound: Ferodo 2500
Master size: 7/8"
Weight: 33.5 lbs
Combined left and right: 67 lbs

http://www.dougrippie.com/images/c50...otor_small.JPG

Rear:
Brake Manufacturer: AP Racing
Caliper/Piston Number: CP5147, four-piston
Rotor Manufacturer: AP Racing
Rotor Type: Slotted 2 pc, **NEW** Iron hat, factory e-brake compatible
Rotor Dimensions: 330mm x 25.5mm (13 x 1")
Wheel/Tire Size: 18x9.5 275/40/18
Tire make/model: BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD
Brake Line: Stainless 3/16" hard line, Goodridge SS Flex lines
Brake Fluid: Motul RBF 600
Pad type/compound: Pagid RS421
Master size: 1"
Weight: 27.5 lbs
Combined left and right: 55 lbs

http://www.dougrippie.com/images/c50...tor_small1.JPG

This is the Holy Grail of brake systems.

I have installed and used various systems from every manufacturer..... (Alcon, AP Racing, Brembo, CNC, PBR, Perf Fric, JFZ, Stoptech and Wilwood) which also goes for pad/compounds (Axxis, Carbotech, Ferodo, Hawk, Pagid, Perf Fric, Porterfield, Poly Matrix, Raybestos and Mintex). The modulation, fade resistance, predictability and shear stopping power of these independant systems is nothing short of phenomenal.

Think.... 60-0 in under 90 feet.

C5/6 think.... 60-0 in around 105-112 feet.

Originally Posted by Weaver

How much for the touring classics and can they handle 18 and 20 inch wheels?

thanks,

Weaver

Originally Posted by tyoneal

To All:

Is there a consensus that the C5/C6 Brakes for the first gens are probably the best bang for the buck for the street and some track work?

Thanks for all your contributions, this has really been informative.

tyoneal

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Yes.. although this thread is a bit confusing.. at first you're talking about C6 brakes but then you show a picture of C6-Z06 brakes.

Both are great brake options but they are nothing alike. I'm a big fan of standard c5/c6 brakes and if they're good enough for a $50k sports car then they are good enough for most cars on here.

The new Z06 brakes are extra nice and a great deal for what you get. I think most people go aftermarket because it's easy. You order a kit and it comes with all the brackets you need to install them. Not so with trying to make some OEM brakes work on your XYZ car..

Oh, and they look sweet :)

I also agree with Yody that drilled rotors are not the best choice for the track. However if they are "drilled" right then the issues are minor. I drove the %$%# out my 2000 SS at the track and it had drilled Wilwood discs. Never had an issue, but you are more likely to have an issue with drilled rotors over solids. They do look sweet though and there's nothing wrong with that. lol

People want huge exotic brakes because it's what they want and what they can afford. Same reason people buy HRE wheels, fancy seats or billet hood hinges.