1970 Camaro-Purpose Built Auto Cross

[Mac&Otto]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Okay -- Didn't know if you'd spoken with the experts or not.

Ya, lots of communication. I was just looking for info from guys that have run the products and what has or hasn't worked for them. I wasn't knocking the experts.

[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.

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by Mac&Otto

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

Originally Posted by 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.

Sieg nailed it. Not magic, just better quality castings. I have almost 3,000 miles and lot's of aggressive driving, autocrosses, and two road courses, the rotors look perfect still. I've heard of warping issues with the GM ones also.

I'd agree on the braking power with Sieg, I had the same front tire and could easily lock them up at will. The Rivals offer more grip for sure, but still more brake than tire. Hoping 265's will help

[Mac&Otto]

Great info guys. I appreciate all the feedback. Right now I have 275 fronts but am thinking of running a 315. I will follow up with Tobin tomorrow.

Thanks, Cal.

[Mac&Otto]

Thanks again guys for all the info on the brakes. I talked to Tobin a few times in last couple of days and he walked me through my options. He was very helpful and I feel confident after talking to him. I've decided to go with Kore 3 C6-Z51 with Hawk HP Plus pads and the DBA 5000 fronts and DBA 4000 rears. He is not far from me and I'm going to make a trip his direction soon so I will be able to stop buy and see him. Thanks again.

Cal

[GregWeld]

Good for you Cal!!


He's great -- so glad he helped and glad he got the business!

[Mac&Otto]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Good for you Cal!!


He's great -- so glad he helped and glad he got the business!

Hey Greg, when I seen your name on the reply I was expecting a butt chewing(LOL) after you ordering me to start doing research(just kidding).

Seriously, thanks for the help. Tobin emailed me four times and we spoke on the phone four times in two days. That alone made my choice easy. Then I found out he isn't far away from my home town and I may see him at a large car swap meet in two weeks in Portland was cool.

Thanks again to everyone.

Cal

[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?