1970 Camaro-Purpose Built Auto Cross

[Mac&Otto]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

YOU pick up the phone and call --- Tobin @ Kore3 --- or Willwood -- or Baer

They are the brake experts and will be able to share all manor of great info with you for exactly what you need/want/budget for etc

I did call Willwood and Baer. They seem a long ways apart from each other on the type/level of brakes I need. I haven't called Tobin @ Kore 3 but will. I know these are the experts but the suggested brake packages seem so far apart it makes you second guess what is the correct application.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by Mac&Otto

I did call Willwood and Baer. They seem a long ways apart from each other on the type/level of brakes I need. I haven't called Tobin @ Kore 3 but will. I know these are the experts but the suggested brake packages seem so far apart it makes you second guess what is the correct application.

Call Tobin, He'll run you through what you will need. Get a comfy chair, a note pad and a tall cup of coffee ready.

I'll toss in a dime, since its a track car, look at the rotor and pads a serious wear item that you will replace frequently. A set of $300 rotors might not be a good choice. That why I love factory stuff or at least an aftermarket company that uses it.

[Mac&Otto]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Call Tobin, He'll run you through what you will need. Get a comfy chair, a note pad and a tall cup of coffee ready.

I'll toss in a dime, since its a track car, look at the rotor and pads a serious wear item that you will replace frequently. A set of $300 rotors might not be a good choice. That why I love factory stuff or at least an aftermarket company that uses it.

Thanks. I'll get a hold of him. I also like the factory stuff for some things, after all, they spent millions on R&D on their components.

Cal

[71RS/SS396]

If you're going to do strictly auto-x then the C6 Z51 Kore 3 brakes are plenty of brake for that. I would stick with a floating caliper in the rear with a non floating axle to combat knock back.

The manual vs power is really a preference imo, I prefer power brakes because I find it easier to finesse the pedals when your not using so much leg effort on the brake pedal.

[Mac&Otto]

Originally Posted by 71RS/SS396

If you're going to do strictly auto-x then the C6 Z51 Kore 3 brakes are plenty of brake for that. I would stick with a floating caliper in the rear with a non floating axle to combat knock back.

The manual vs power is really a preference imo, I prefer power brakes because I find it easier to finesse the pedals when your not using so much leg effort on the brake pedal.

Knock back is one of my concerns. I have experienced that in the Silver car and want to avoid it if possible. Thanks Tim.

Cal

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by 71RS/SS396

If you're going to do strictly auto-x then the C6 Z51 Kore 3 brakes are plenty of brake for that. I would stick with a floating caliper in the rear with a non floating axle to combat knock back.

The manual vs power is really a preference imo, I prefer power brakes because I find it easier to finesse the pedals when your not using so much leg effort on the brake pedal.

Yes, what Tim said. I called Tobin and he talked me down from the rigid caliper Z06 style. I couldn't be happier with my C6 Z51's, with upgraded DBA rotors and Hawk HP+ pads. I chose manual and love the "feel" of them.
Of the 7 or 8 autocrosses I did last year, I think I only locked my fronts one time at Indy. Very easy to modulate the manual pedal in my opinion.
FWIW, I have not felt knockback at all with a solid axle and the floating calipers.

[Mac&Otto]

Originally Posted by 65_LS1_T56

Yes, what Tim said. I called Tobin and he talked me down from the rigid caliper Z06 style. I couldn't be happier with my C6 Z51's, with upgraded DBA rotors and Hawk HP+ pads. I chose manual and love the "feel" of them.
Of the 7 or 8 autocrosses I did last year, I think I only locked my fronts one time at Indy. Very easy to modulate the manual pedal in my opinion.
FWIW, I have not felt knockback at all with a solid axle and the floating calipers.

Thanks. I emailed him last night night and will follow up on Monday. I did a little research last night on the DBA rotor. How do you think it helps? Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

Cal

[Sieg]

I'm running Kore3 C5 "big brake" with 12.8" DBA, Hawk HP+ and Wilwood 7/8" manual master and love them. I prefer the manual feel due to my motorcycle background. DBA rotor isn't magical, just good fundamentals - 1.25" thick, good cooling vanes, not drill so less chance for stress cracking. IMO I have more brake than my front 245/40/18 NT05's can handle. Call Tobin, he'll spend the time and ask the right questions required to deliver brakes that meet your needs.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by 65_LS1_T56

Yes, what Tim said. I called Tobin and he talked me down from the rigid caliper Z06 style. I couldn't be happier with my C6 Z51's, with upgraded DBA rotors and Hawk HP+ pads. I chose manual and love the "feel" of them.
Of the 7 or 8 autocrosses I did last year, I think I only locked my fronts one time at Indy. Very easy to modulate the manual pedal in my opinion.
FWIW, I have not felt knockback at all with a solid axle and the floating calipers.

Hard to beat the Z51 cost and performance wise. We still run stock rotors cause you can almost get them for free if you look.

What master did you go with? 1 1/8 or 7/8?

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Hard to beat the Z51 cost and performance wise. We still run stock rotors cause you can almost get them for free if you look.

What master did you go with? 1 1/8 or 7/8?

Vince, Tobin recommended the 7/8" Wilwood since I went full manual. Used factory pedal in the manual, upper hole, position. Good pedal travel, not too much and very firm at the braking position.

Cal, you'll be happy with that setup I think. Looking forward to updates!