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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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Floating Rotor Upgrades by StopTech
Each kit
includes:
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Pair of
355x32mm, directional AeroRotors, slotted or drilled
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7075-T6
billet aluminum AeroHats with directional standoffs
Kits come
assembled and are designed to fit stock
calipers. A simple bolt-on modification.
Two-piece
floating rotors allow expansion without coning for better pedal feel under
performance driving conditions. Up to eight pounds lighter than stock rotors, allowing quicker
acceleration and better handling. 61 percent more airflow
than stock, for better cooling and reduced brake fade. |
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Front 14" rotor
upgrade - 355mm x 32mm 2-piece rotors available slotted or drilled. |
S-$950
D-$1050 |
81-263-9911
81-263-9921 |
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Rear 14" rotor
upgrade - 355mm x 32mm 2-piece rotors available slotted or drilled. |
S-$950
D-$1050 |
81-263-9912
81-263-9922 |
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Premium Rotors
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SportStop Rotors
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Better than stock rotors! Centric Premium rotors are identical in
dimensions and internal vane design 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
(unless noted otherwise below) 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.
(Note: Centric is the parent
company of StopTech and PowerSlot. All StopTech SportStop and Power Slot
rotors start as Centric Premium blanks and are machined in-house on computer
controlled milling machines.)
StopTech SportStop rotors are available for
many applications, offering all the advantages of Centric Premium rotors, with
the addition of slotting and/or drilling. 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 prefer 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.
Make sure you install them properly. See:
How to Properly Install Plain,
Slotted or Drilled Rotors
To obtain more information about any rotor, you
may click on the part number (if a link is present) to see more details,
including rotor drawings, recommended replacement thickness, critical
dimensions, and weight. Note: The term "floating" in the rotor
description does not mean two-piece, floating rotor. It is Centric's terminology for a
rotor that can be removed without also removing the car's wheel bearings or hubs.
To order, click here:
 and then locate your vehicle
along the left side of the on-line store page. Or, feel free to call us at
(800)222-8893 for help selecting the proper parts.
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Plain Rotors |
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Front 355mm x
32mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear 355mm x
32mm
1-piece vented rotors
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$155 Each
$155 Each |
120.63055
120.63056 |
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Slotted Rotors |
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Front 355mm x
32mm
1-piece vented rotors
Rear 355mm x
32mm
1-piece vented rotors
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$225 Each
$225 Each |
126.63055SL
126.63055SR
126.63056SL
126.63056SR |
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Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines |
Improve pedal feel
by replacing stock rubber lines with 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 manipulate the throttle to
match engine revs to transmission speed.
StopTech's 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 other 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 TÜV 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.
When installing a front big brake kit,
Zeckhausen Racing strongly 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 enough lines for
both sides of your vehicle. To order, click here:
and then locate your vehicle
along the left side of the on-line store page. Or, feel free to call us at
(800)222-8893 for help selecting the proper parts.
(Teflon® is a registered trademark of DuPont) |
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StopTech stainless steel braided brake lines |
F-$108
R-$102 |
950.63008
950.63506 |
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High Performance Street and Racing Brake Pads
Front & rear pads are the same part
number. Order two sets if you are replacing front and rear pads. |
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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°F. Not recommended for track use, as their
friction level falls off rapidly when the MOT is exceeded.
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$129 |
63-410-0810 |
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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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$140
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63-443-0810
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Hawk HP PLUS high performance street pads have
moderate dust, moderate rotor wear, very high initial bite and similar MOT
to Hawk HPS of
around 750°F. They tend to be noisy, sometimes squealing under light
braking, although
proper bedding can help. Ideal for autocross.
Not recommended for track use, as their
friction level falls off rapidly when MOT is exceeded, just like the
Hawk HPS.
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$175
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63-420-0810
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Hawk Blue 9012 Race pads have a stable
torque curve, good bite, and a MOT of 1,050°F. Low to moderate rotor
wear when warm, but extremely high rotor wear when cold. Works well
for track use in the front of lower horsepower, front-engine cars with less
experienced drivers. Advanced drivers can overheat this pad on medium
to heavy cars. We primarily use this pad as a "tool" to remove
pad deposits from rotors.
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$189
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63-450-0810
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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°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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$219
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63-490-0810
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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°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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$260
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63-400-0810
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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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$289
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63-480-0810
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PFC
97 Race pads have medium to high
average torque output, a very flat torque output over its operating
temperature range and a MOT of 2000°F. Exceptionally low
pad and rotor wear and excellent modulation and release characteristics.
Popular for the front of front engine cars driven at
lapping and open track days. Often used on the rear of club and pro-level race cars
with PFC 01 in front.
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$280
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63-650-0810
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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°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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$435
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63-660-0810
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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 °F, after which it falls off slowly.
Frequently used in the rear in conjunction with Ferodo DS3000 in front.
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$177
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63-360-0810
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Ferodo DS3000 Race pads have very high
coefficient of friction of about 0.62, a flat torque output over its operating
temperature range and very good modulation characteristics. Frequently used in the front of front engine
cars in conjunction with Ferodo DS2500 in the rear. Not recommended
for street use.
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$365
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63-350-0810
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Titanium Backing Plates |
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Viper drivers with competition tires can experience fluid fade and destruction of
caliper dust boots and piston seals at the track.
These titanium inserts are installed behind the pads, dramatically reducing heat transfer
to the calipers. This helps prevent dust boots from vaporizing and
reduces the
temperature of the brake fluid. They are especially effective when the
pads have worn by 50 percent or more, since worn pads provide less thermal insulation between the rotors and calipers.
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Set of four 1 mm thick plates for Viper calipers |
$93
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68-180-0810 |
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Caliper Rebuild Parts
For street applications, most calipers will
never have to be rebuilt for the life of the vehicle. However, under
heavy track use, dust boots and high pressure seals may eventually become
brittle and crack. This can result in brake fluid weeping past the
pressure seals or even loss of brake pressure. For this reason, it is
suggested that club racers rebuild their calipers at the end of each racing
season. Some professional race teams replace caliper seals after every
race. For most customers, only pressure seals and dust boots will be
required. However, under very severe racing conditions, especially if
race pads have been worn all the way to the steel backing plates, there may
be distortion or cracking of the pistons. If any cracks or distortion
are observed, you should replace the pistons. Calipers on race cars
should be inspected regularly and components replaced as necessary.
The Dodge Viper uses two 40mm
and two 44mm pistons in each front caliper and two 38mm and two 42mm pistons
in each rear caliper.
Please carefully measure
caliper piston diameter before ordering to ensure you receive the correct
part. Remove piston from caliper
before measuring, as the portion that extends beyond the dust boot is
smaller in diameter than the main body of the piston. Thus, an
accurate measurement cannot be obtained with the piston installed. |
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Dust Boot & Pressure Seal Kit
Each kit includes four dust boots and four
pressure seals. Order one kit per caliper.
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F-$50
R-$50 |
89-100-4044
89-100-3842
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Complete Caliper Rebuild kit
Each kit includes four pistons, pressure
seals, and dust boots. Order one kit per
caliper.
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F-$150
R-$150 |
89-110-4044
89-110-3842
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Individual Replacement Pistons
Individual replacement pistons for Viper
calipers are available
in the following sizes: 38, 40, 42, and 44mm.
The 4th and 5th digits of the part number
designate the piston diameter in millimeters. For example, part number
41-544-0001 is a 44mm piston.
Order as many pistons as
required to rebuild your caliper.
Although photo shows two
pistons, they are sold individually. |
$25
$25
$25
$25 |
41-538-0001
41-540-0001
41-542-0001
41-544-0001 |
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Caliper Pad & Piston Spreading Tool
Save time and protect your Viper caliper from cocked
pistons when changing pads with this unique tool. A must for anyone
who changes pads with regularity. Works with most 2, 4, 6, and
8-piston calipers. I have one of these amazing tools in my own shop
and was recently timed at less than one minute to change the pads on
a Porsche 993 TT caliper. (The wheel was already removed.) This
is my new favorite tool. |
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GiroDisc Pad & Piston
Spreader
Click here for details and more photos |
$225
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Performance
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, use the Tire Decision Guide
by Tire Rack. Select the appropriate model year, then click the Go
button. You'll be asked a couple of questions which will help narrow down
your tire choices to the select few which most closely match your driving needs.
From Maximum Performance tires to All Season tires to Snow Tires, Tire Rack has
it all. The Tire Decision Guide takes the guesswork out of buying tires
for your car.
The Tire Decision Guide
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