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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.

 

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.

Under development!  We will be an exclusive dealer for StopTech's new Carbon Ceramic Brake System (CCBS).  Significantly lighter than cast iron, these shave up to 60 pounds of rotating weight from your brakes, dramatically improving handling, acceleration and ride.  Better heat capacity, resistance to cracking and oxidation, and responsiveness in heavy rain than existing OEM ceramic options, such as Porsche's PCCB system.  Not delicate, like C6 Corvette ZR1 brakes.  We've been conducting durability and usability testing for over 2 years, including track, street, and extreme winter conditions.  The system has performed beyond our expectations.  Call for details or check back for availability.

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 for your needs.

Front 14" brake kit with ST-40 4-piston calipers, floating 355x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel braided brake lines, and high performance street pads

$2795

83-780-4700

Rear 13" brake kit with ST-40 4-piston calipers, floating 332x32mm AeroRotors, stainless steel braided brake lines, and high performance street pads

$2395

83-780-0046

 

Centric Parts 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. 

New!  Centric Parts High Carbon rotors contain an advanced metallurgy that reduces pad squeal. The proprietary Molybdenum and Chromium alloy resist rotor cracking during heavy track use or repeat-stop situations 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.

Power Slot slotted rotors are available for all applications, offering the advantages of Centric High Carbon rotors, with the addition of slotting for higher bite and friction.

StopTech SportStop rotors are available for many applications, offering the advantages of Centric Premium rotors, with the addition of slotting and/or drilling for higher bite and friction.

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 Power Slot and StopTech .  Power Slot and StopTech rotors start as Centric blanks and are machined in the USA by Centric Parts 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.  The term "floating" does not mean two-piece, floating rotor.  It is Centric's terminology for a rotor that can be removed without also removing the vehicle's wheel bearings or hubs.

To order, click here: and locate your vehicle along the left side of the store page.  Or call us Monday - Friday at (800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper parts.

911 Carrera 2

OEM-Style Cross-drilled Rotors

Front 303mm x 32mm 1-piece vented rotors

Rear 299mm x 24mm 1-piece solid rotors

$175 Each

$140 Each

120.37027

120.37028

120.37029

 

High-Performance Brake Pads

Instructions for bedding in new brake pads

To order pads, 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 x1 for help selecting the proper parts. 

(Click here to order brake fluid!)

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.

F-$84

R-$76

63-309-0609

63-309-0608

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.

F-$128

R-$108

63-410-0609

63-410-0608

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.

F-$135

R-$113

63-443-0609

63-443-0608

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.

F-$174

R-$142

63-420-0609

63-420-0608

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.

F-$200

R-$127

63-450-0609

63-450-0608

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.

F-$244

R-$166

63-490-0609

63-490-0608

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.

F-$261

63-400-0609

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.

F-$273

63-480-0609

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.

F-$304

R-$124

63-650-0609

63-650-0608

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.

F-$304

63-660-0609

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.

F-$192

R-$162

63-360-0609

63-360-0608

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.

F-$287

R-$265

63-350-0609

63-350-0608

Ferodo DS3000 Plus Race pads have a coefficient of friction similar to DS3000 with the same flat torque output over its operating temperature range, but higher initial bite.  Lasts about 20% longer than DS3000.   Frequently used in the front of front engine cars in conjunction with Ferodo DS2500 in the rear.  Not recommended for street use.

F-$330

63-370-0609

Ferodo DS3000 Endurance Race pads have a coefficient of friction between DS3000 and DS2500 with linear torque output across an unusually broad range of temperatures and pressures.  Very low rotor and pad wear, making it ideal for endurance events.  Not recommended for street use.

F-$359

R-$337

63-380-0609

63-380-0608

 

Performance, All-Season, and Winter Tires

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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