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C5 including Z06 (1997-2004)
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Corvette C5, courtesy of
Buzz Fyhrie,
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Why Upgrade your Brakes?
Big brakes give your car greater resistance to fade by absorbing and
shedding heat more efficiently. Racers upgrade because stock brakes were
designed for a single stop from high speed, not repeated slow-downs with little
time in between to cool off. For fade resistance, size really does matter.
On the street, fixed-mount, multi-piston calipers give a firmer pedal and
quicker reaction time in panic stops. As little as 0.2 second reduction in
reaction time can translate into 21 feet of stopping distance at 70 mph.
Reaction time is not as important to racers who can compensate by braking
earlier. But on the street, in an unexpected stop, quicker reaction time
can save your life. You don't need to be a racer to benefit from brake
upgrades.
If you track or autocross
your car regularly, your stock brakes are probably not up to the task.
You can start off with better brake fluid, more aggressive brake pads, cooling
ducts, and stainless braided brake lines. But as you
progress from novice to intermediate skill level and beyond, carrying more
speed into the braking zones, your track events will become characterized by
boiling brake fluid, sinking brake pedal, and pad fade. Losing confidence in your brakes
takes the fun out of a track event. Big brake upgrades allow you to dive deeper into the braking zone and
brake harder than you ever thought possible.
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Big Brake Kits |
StopTech big brake kits
are designed for each vehicle with optimum front-to-rear brake torque balance, resulting in
the shortest possible stopping distance of any aftermarket brake upgrade and total compatibility with ABS and electronic stability control. The fixed-mount, multi-piston calipers
produce a
firmer pedal feel and quicker reaction time than stock brakes in panic stops. Every StopTech
application is thoroughly track tested and fine-tuned as part of the development process.
See:
Track testing write-up
StopTech big brake kits
are available with red or black calipers standard. Silver, gold, blue
or yellow
calipers are available and add 30 days to the
delivery date. Silver is a no-cost upgrade. Blue, yellow or
gold add
$200 per caliper pair. Slotted rotors standard. Drilled
rotors available for $100/pair. Drilled rotors are recommended for the
street, while slotted rotors may be used for street or racing.
New! StopTech's ultra-high end
Trophy Sport and Trophy Race brake systems are now available.
20% lighter calipers and extreme heat resistant natural anodized finish for
heavy racing applications.
Click
here for our Trophy brakes announcement in our latest magazine ad. Will
your wheels clear a StopTech big brake kit?
Click here for a comprehensive set of wheel
fitment templates and instructions for using them.
Click Here for Replacement parts for your StopTech big brake kit
To purchase a StopTech brake kit on-line,
click here:
 and enter the part number
into the Product Finder, or
simply click on your make, model, and year car for a complete listing.
Or feel free to call us at (800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper
big brake kit
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Front 14" brake kit
with
ST-40 4-piston calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads
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$2595 |
83-180-4700 |
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Front 14" brake kit
with
ST-60
6-piston calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads
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$3195 |
83-180-6700 |
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Front 15" brake kit
with
ST-60
6-piston calipers, floating 380x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads
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$3295 |
83-180-6800 |
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Rear 14" brake kit
with
ST-40 4-piston calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads
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$2595 |
83-180-0047 |
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Front 14"
Trophy Sport brake kit
with
ST-60
6-piston lightweight calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads. Calipers and
hats are natural anodized finish for extreme heat resistance. Dust
boots included for street use.
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$3945 |
83-180-6700-R1 |
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Front 15"
Trophy Sport brake kit
with
ST-60
6-piston lightweight calipers, floating 380x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads. Calipers and
hats are natural anodized finish for extreme heat resistance. Dust
boots included for street use.
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$4045 |
83-180-6800-R1 |
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Rear 14"
Trophy Sport brake kit
with
ST-40
4-piston lightweight calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel
braided brake lines, and high performance street pads. Calipers and
hats are natural anodized finish for extreme heat resistance. Dust
boots included for street use.
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$3345 |
83-180-0047-R1 |
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AeroRotor Replacement Kit (ARK) |
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StopTech ARK replaces your vehicle's factory rotors, while retaining the factory brake calipers.
The lightweight ARK rotors are the same diameter and thickness as factory rotors,
but offer
improved cooling, braking, handling, and longevity at the track.
The directional, floating AeroRotors allow independent expansion of rotors
and hats at extreme temperatures without "coning". This improves pedal feel and reduces stress on the
rotors.
ARK components include AeroRotor friction rings with patented internal vane
design, pre-assembled to billet aluminium AeroHats with directional stand-offs
that optimize cooling airflow. The patented AeroRotor vane design pushes up to
80% more air than factory rotors for better cooling and reduced fade. The aircraft-grade aluminum hats and 2-piece AeroRotors
are significantly lighter than stock rotors, allowing faster acceleration and deceleration,
and improved handling.
ARKs are available with slotted or cross-drilled AeroRotors. These slots or holes
allow better dissipation of heat, friction material and debris, assuring that
fresh pad material is in contact with the rotor every time the brakes are
applied. An optional anti-corrosion, zinc finish is available for customers where salt and chemicals are used to melt snow and ice
on the road. The zinc
coating also benefits customers who prefer no visible surface rust on the vanes
and outer circumference of the rotors.
StopTech AeroRotors are 100% made in the USA.
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Front rotor
upgrade - 325 x 32mm
S = Slotted
D = Drilled
Priced per pair |
S-$650
D-$775 |
81-180-9911
81-180-9921 |
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Centric Premium rotors are identical in
dimensions to the factory originals. During assembly,
rotors are straddle cut for the most accurate machining, then double disc ground
for optimum parallelism, minimal runout, and near zero thickness variation.
A non-directional finish is applied for better initial pad
bedding. All
surfaces, including the hat, are machined and non-swept surfaces are electrostatically
coated with a durable, black finish for corrosion protection
and good looks. Finally, all rotors are computer mill balanced to
incredibly tight tolerances. You won't find a better replacement rotor
anywhere. Click here for more details.
New! Centric
Premium High Carbon rotors utilize an
advanced metallurgy that reduces pad squeal. The proprietary Molybdenum and
Chromium alloy resists rotor cracking during heavy track use and increases the friction level, improving brake performance and
stopping power. Increased Chromium and Carbon content is also more resistant to
surface oxidation. For some applications, directional internal cooling
vanes are used for improved cooling over the straight-vane factory rotors.
StopTech Sport
rotors offer the advantages of Centric Premium High Carbon rotors, with
the addition of slotting and/or drilling for higher bite and friction and more
consistent brake pad performance over the pad lifetime.
How to choose between them? Slotted rotors provide additional bite and maintain
consistent friction level over the life of your pads. These are ideal
for aggressive street and even road racing applications. Slotted and drilled
rotors offer even more bite and stunning looks, but should be used on the street and not for racing. If you
want slotted
or slotted and drilled rotors and there is no pricing listed below, send an inquiry to
orders@zeckhausen.com and we can let you know if they are available.
Or check our
on-line store, which has many more vehicle listings:
STORE
Make sure you install your rotors properly. See:
How to Properly Install Plain,
Slotted or Drilled Rotors
(Centric Parts is the parent
company of StopTech . StopTech rotors start as Centric High Carbon
blanks and are machined in the USA on computer-controlled milling machines.)
To obtain information about any rotor, click on the part number (if a link is present)
for details,
including rotor drawings, replacement thickness, critical
dimensions, and weight.
To order, click here:
and locate your vehicle brand along
the left side of the store page. Or call us Monday - Friday at
(800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper parts.
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Centric Premium Rotors |
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Front 325mm x
32mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear
305mm x 26mm
1-piece vented rotors
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$64 Each
$61 Each |
120.62059
120.62060
120.62061
120.62062 |
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StopTech Sport Slotted Rotors |
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Front 325mm x
32mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear
305mm x 26mm
1-piece vented rotors
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$106 Each
$106 Each |
126.62059SL
126.62060SR
126.62061SL
126.62062SR |
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StopTech Sport Slotted & Drilled Rotors |
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Front 325mm x
32mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear
305mm x 26mm
1-piece vented rotors
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$114 Each
$89 Each |
127.62059L
127.62060R
127.62061L
127.62062R |
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Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines |
Improve pedal feel
by replacing stock rubber lines with StopTech stainless steel braided
Teflon lines.
Stock lines expand under pressure, contributing to spongy pedal feel.
StopTech lines reduce pedal travel and firm up pedal feel, allowing precise brake
modulation. Useful for drivers who "heel-toe" downshift,
providing a more stable platform from which to modulate the throttle to
match engine revs to transmission speed.
StopTech lines are covered with stainless steel
weave to
provide support and protect from abrasion and impact. The stainless
braid is molded inside a layer of clear plastic to
protect the lines from the environment and to protect your car's
suspension and delicate sensor wires from the "hacksaw effect" possible with
uncoated steel braided brake lines.
These lines are DOT compliant and may be legally used on the highway,
unlike lines sold for "off-road use only."
StopTech lines have been tested and approved by the TUV for sale in
Germany.
100 percent tested!
Every StopTech line is tested at 4,500 psi before it is
packed and shipped. Most manufacturers perform no pressure testing.
Some test random samples from their
assembly line or test to lower pressures. No other company tests every
single brake line.
When installing a front big brake kit,
Zeckhausen Racing recommends upgrading your rear brake lines. 4-wheel
big brake kits come with
front and rear steel braided lines, so no additional purchase is necessary.
Each brake line kit includes parts for
both sides of your vehicle. To order, click here:
and locate your vehicle along
the left side of the store page. Or, feel free to call us at
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Stainless steel braided brake lines |
F-$72
R-$68 |
950.62000
950.62500 |
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High Performance
and Competition Brake Pads for C5 Corvette |
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StopTech Street
Performance brake pads are StopTech's
newest formulation, offering an unusual combination of good bite, low noise, and
extremely wide temperature range, making them ideal as "dual use" street to
medium track pads. These are the standard pads included with StopTech big brakes and
are now available for many OEM applications. These are Zeckhausen
Racing's preferred high performance street pads.
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F-$95
R-$57 |
63-309-0731
63-309-0732 |
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Hawk HPS high performance street pads have
low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. Slightly higher in friction
level than Hawk Ceramic pads with a similar MOT of
around 750 degrees F. Not recommended for track use, as their
friction level falls off rapidly when the MOT is exceeded.
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F-$114
R-$82
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63-410-0731
63-410-0732
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Hawk Performance Ceramic street pads
have extremely low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. These represent the latest technology in street friction. Not
for track use.
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F-$124
R-$86
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63-443-0731
63-443-0732
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Hawk HP PLUS high performance street pads have
moderate dust, moderate rotor wear, very high initial bite and a
Maximum Operating Temperature (MOT) slightly higher than Hawk HPS. They tend to be noisy,
often squealing under light
braking, although
proper bedding can help. Ideal for autocross and may be used for
track days on lower horsepower cars.
Not recommended for heavy track use, as friction level falls off rapidly
when MOT is exceeded.
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F-$142
R-$111
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63-420-0731
63-420-0732
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Ferodo DS2500 Club Race pads can be
used on the street and for light to medium track duty. Good cold bite,
but can be noisy.
Proper bedding can help reduce this noise. Less compressible than
other pads, giving it excellent pedal feel and good modulation. The
average friction level of about 0.50 remains constant at any speed and at
temperatures up to 1,000 degrees F, after which it falls off slowly.
Frequently used in the rear in conjunction with Ferodo DS3000 in front.
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F-$232
R-$184
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63-360-0731
63-360-0732
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Hawk HT-10 Race pads have good
modulation and release characteristics, making them ideal for the
"weekend warrior." Moderate rotor wear, moderate dust, a stable torque
curve, above average bite, and a MOT of 1,400 degrees F. Recommended for the
front of front-engine cars for casual track use, as well as for the rear of club
race and professional race cars.
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F-$245
R-$179
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63-490-0731
63-490-0732
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Hawk HT-14 Race pads are more
aggressive than HT-10. Very high average torque output, slightly
rising over its temperature range and a MOT of 1600 degrees F. Even with its
high torque output, it retains good modulation and release characteristics
and moderate rotor wear. Recommended for the front of front engine
race cars in conjunction with HT-10 in the rear.
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F-$258
R-$234
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63-400-0731
63-400-0732
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Hawk DTC-70 is the most serious member
of the "Dynamic Torque Control" race pad family, with an average level of friction among the highest
available and an incredibly linear pressure to torque relationship. The
result gives the driver an unparalleled ability to modulate
brake torque at the limit of tire adhesion, while keeping pedal effort low.
Relatively low rotor and pad wear for such an aggressive pad.
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F-$273
R-$248
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63-480-0731
63-480-0732
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PFC
01 Race pads have very high
average torque output, rising over its operating
temperature range, and a MOT of 2000 degrees F. Excellent bite, low
rotor wear, and average pad wear. Novice drivers may find this pad
challenging to modulate. Pad of choice for top race teams and our
favorite due to overwhelming positive feedback and few complaints of judder. Frequently used in the front of front engine
cars with PFC 97 in the rear.
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F-$278
R-$272
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63-660-0731
63-660-0732
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Performance, All-Season, and Winter
Tires |
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Besides brakes, tires are the
most important component in determining stopping distance. It's literally
where the rubber meets the road. Selecting the right tire for your driving
conditions can make a tremendous difference. For example, if you live in
Florida or southern California and are driving on all-season tires, you are
leaving huge performance gains on the table! A good set of summer-only
performance tires can literally transform the handling and braking capabilities
of your car. In fact, if your goal is to minimize stopping distance,
you're better off going to Tire Rack's web site and buying tires first, before
spending any money here on better brakes!
For the best selection and
prices, we recommend Tire Rack.
From Maximum Performance tires to All Season tires to Snow Tires, Tire Rack has
it all. Tire Rack also offers wheel and tire packages and can even tell
you which wheels will clear your StopTech big brake upgrade. Click the
Tire Rack icon below for your best deal on wheels and tires.
For wheel fitment information
for cars equipped with StopTech or other big brake kits, contact Luke Pavlick at
(888)541-1777 x362.
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