Brake recommendations

RLDaily · 08-12-2012, 09:04 AM

I've got a 2000 Coupe with about 68,000 on it and I'm pretty sure the brakes are factory originals. I'm not experiencing any brake problems but I've noticed some mild pedal feedback and my right rear rotor has some light grooving so I may go ahead and just do the brakes. I normally only do street driving but I have thought about doing an auto-cross especially at Eureka Springs this year, so here's the deal....Has anyone heard about either "E-Line" or "ABT- Advanced Braking Technology" brakes?

Would just the standard brake package be OK for an occasional auto-cross?

I'm not wanting, nor can I spend mega-thousands like other foks on brakes

vettex2 · 08-12-2012, 04:41 PM

Good pads are all you need for auto cross
don't waste money on drilled and slotted rotors

Gigity · 08-19-2012, 09:49 AM

If you're going to own a corvette, you're going to have to learn to spend money. Now write the check!

RLDaily · 09-30-2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigity

If you're going to own a corvette, you're going to have to learn to spend money. Now write the check!

Easy to say. I'm 61 years old w/17 grandchildren, a Great-grandson and a red headed wife...What money?

fishslayer143@yahoo.com · 10-01-2012, 09:32 AM

put those grandkids to work!! ...I agree with Ex, good pads are enough for the driving you will do.. why spend a small fortune on upgrades you won t use?

RLDaily · 11-29-2012, 04:48 AM

Had to replace rear rotors (front rotors mike'd out perfect, so I just broke the glaze on them) and went with new OEM rear ones. I also installed ceramic pads all around. Good enough for what I need.

Put the grandkids to work? I've got a grandson that's a Sgt in the Marine Corps with 4 combat tours and another grandson that's a deputy sheriff, so I'm pretty sure they're working.

two blue · 11-30-2012, 05:02 AM

Hope those two boys stay safe and well.

08-12-2012, 09:04 AM	#1
RLDaily Smokin 50HP Club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 87 My Gallery	Brake recommendations I've got a 2000 Coupe with about 68,000 on it and I'm pretty sure the brakes are factory originals. I'm not experiencing any brake problems but I've noticed some mild pedal feedback and my right rear rotor has some light grooving so I may go ahead and just do the brakes. I normally only do street driving but I have thought about doing an auto-cross especially at Eureka Springs this year, so here's the deal....Has anyone heard about either "E-Line" or "ABT- Advanced Braking Technology" brakes? Would just the standard brake package be OK for an occasional auto-cross? I'm not wanting, nor can I spend mega-thousands like other foks on brakes

08-12-2012, 04:41 PM	#2
vettex2 Smokin 3000HP Drag Racer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spotter Posts: 3,618 My Gallery	Good pads are all you need for auto cross don't waste money on drilled and slotted rotors __________________ NASCAR Winston Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Dirt Track) NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series California State Championship Crew Member (Pavement)

08-19-2012, 09:49 AM	#3
Gigity Smokin 500HP Club Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Prince Frederick, MD Posts: 734 My Gallery	If you're going to own a corvette, you're going to have to learn to spend money. Now write the check! __________________ Forged LS2, 856 RWHP, Paxton Super Charger @ 18 PSI, Blower Cam, American Racing Headers, 3.73 rear, Corsa Extreme Exhaust, Methanol Injection, Pfadt Coil Over Suspension, ECS Fully Built M6 Transmission Swap

11-29-2012, 04:48 AM	#6
RLDaily Smokin 50HP Club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 87 My Gallery	Had to replace rear rotors (front rotors mike'd out perfect, so I just broke the glaze on them) and went with new OEM rear ones. I also installed ceramic pads all around. Good enough for what I need. Put the grandkids to work? I've got a grandson that's a Sgt in the Marine Corps with 4 combat tours and another grandson that's a deputy sheriff, so I'm pretty sure they're working. Last edited by RLDaily; 11-29-2012 at 04:51 AM.

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10-01-2012, 09:32 AM	#5
fishslayer143@yahoo.com Smokin 5000HP+ Posting Maniac Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Iberia LA Posts: 6,910 My Gallery	put those grandkids to work!! ...I agree with Ex, good pads are enough for the driving you will do.. why spend a small fortune on upgrades you won t use?

11-30-2012, 05:02 AM	#7
two blue Smokin Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 11 My Gallery	Hope those two boys stay safe and well.

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