Best big brakes for the money - Lateral-g Forums

aray327 · #1 02-13-2008, 10:59 PM

I have been reading posts on this site and pro-touring for the past several weeks. Everyone is running a different brake set up. I am looking for suggestions on what is the best brake setup for the money?

C5/C6 setup, wildwood, bear, ccp or something i haven't mentioned? Looking to run 13" front 12" rear with 17" or larger wheels.

I have a nearly original 69 camaro, for now. Since the car has a fresh motor I think it makes since to add as much new horsepower to my braking system. This car will be occasionally driven hard (to pick up a burger) and hopefully nice enough to make it to some shows.

suggestions are welcomed!

Bulldog68 · #2 02-14-2008, 01:38 AM

I'm looking at www.touring-classics.com for brakes on my Chevelle. I may go a bit more expensive for some higher performance brakes on the Camaro. Anyway, touring classics kits seem to get good reviews on this and other forums I've checked. They're just about the same stuff as Baer in form and function, but without the brand name and high cost. This, of course, is not my personal experience, just what I've heard... good luck.

Vegas69 · #3 02-14-2008, 03:17 AM

It's all about the dollar. We really need more info on your project. From you description, cutting holes in the floor boards and a good set of metallic shoes would cut it.

ironworks · #4 02-14-2008, 09:36 AM

I think the wilwoods are great for the money. Sure there is better, for alot more money. I run the road race set up on my mustang track car and they brake work great all day long. Good brake are not cheap and cheap brakes are not good.

If you need a deal on a set give me a call.

Rodger

aray327 · #5 02-14-2008, 05:59 PM

I guess what they say is true "write to your audience" you guys are quite technical and I should have given you more details. OK here we go.

My car is currently all original currently with drums all around. The rear is a 10 bolt. All original suspension and subframe. I do have a fresh 350 with aluminum RPM heads and intake, 650cfm carb, estimated at 375hp.

I will be getting an LS motor and T56 trans sometime in the next year or so. I plan to run about 400 hp and retain the original subframe. I will likely remove the subframe and weld the entire seam and add connectors, but I don't think it will be worth while (for the extra money) to replace the subframe.

I am considering GW control arms, QA1 coils, and tall spindles. Not yet sure which vendor is best on the spindles, Heidts price is nice, ATS spindles seem really great but pricey. Any suggestions here would also be great.

I guess I should consider the rear end when swaping the brakes, but I am not sure 10 bolt, 12 bolt or 9". I will likely do mini tubs, but I don't think I will narrow the rear end.

Cutting a hole in the floor would be noisey, but the sparks from the steel shoes would be cool at night! But I think I will stick to more conventional braking methods.

I don't think I will ever do any real road racing in the car, but I may take an occasional drive on Mulholland.

I hope I have given you enough info if not let me know what else I should include. Thanks for the suggestions so far.

DriverzInc · #6 02-14-2008, 06:12 PM

Touring Cassics is a nice, inexpensive way to go, or as previously mentioned, the Wilwood kit. We sell both, so if you are looking for an outlet.

As for your project, the Global West arms are still a very good upgrade, and you might consider upgrading that 10 bolt to something a little more durable. All this and a nice set of at least 18" wheels would give you a much more positve feel.

Not a big fan of the QA1's, you might consider the Varishocks from Chassis Works as an alternative. Same price, perform great!

**Steve1968LS2** · #7 03-13-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ironworks

I think the wilwoods are great for the money. Sure there is better, for alot more money. I run the road race set up on my mustang track car and they brake work great all day long. Good brake are not cheap and cheap brakes are not good.

If you need a deal on a set give me a call.

Rodger

I would agree.. I've ran them on my last three cars and they've always held up great on the track and the street.

What do you mean by "big brake".. 13"... 14"?? six-piston fronts?

Another good option for the money would be C6 Z06 brakes although I don't love the front pad arrangement.

ZMAN1969 · #8 03-13-2008, 12:33 PM

I bought ATS spindles (added benefit of the tall spindle for handling-reduced neg camber gain)that allows C5 front brakes to be a bolt on 12.7" , and in the rear im using ls1 f-body rear brakes 12". this is not a bolt on kit because all the late model lines use metric bubble flare line whick have to be adapted IMO this whole swap including spindles($675) should be doable - with being resourceful and thrifty for under $1500 - kinda depents on how much you would rather figure out or if you want a complete kit and bolt it on,although bolt on leaves you with the stock suspension geometry but this is just my .02c