'90 ZR-1 brake refurbish options

[tiegsd]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

There are quite a few more modern and perhaps radical options to improve brake performance, but I used the one of the simpler approaches--albeit a long time ago. When I had my '93 in the late '90s, I felt my brake pedal feel wasn't right, a little soft. I had Marc upgrade my calipers to the newer GS calipers which he said had a bit stiffer castings that the stock ZR-1 calipers and would improve pedal feel. At the same time I replaced the stock rubber brake lines with braided ones I believe from DRM. I felt the changes improved brake feel. On the '95 I did not need to change the calipers. --Bob

Rgr. This seems to be a popular option, with good results. Wasn't having much luck finding GS calipers with internet search, but not ruling it out. Did you do front and rears, and do you recall any issues with parking brake hookup?

Thanks for your response.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Another vote for Lone Star Caliper.
You can get them powder coated red!
They're the supplier of rebuilt calipers to most if not all of the Corvette parts houses.
Stainless hydraulic lines and good pads are a good idea.
Drilled and slotted 2 piece cities are good too!

[tiegsd]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Another vote for Lone Star Caliper.
You can get them powder coated red!
They're the supplier of rebuilt calipers to most if not all of the Corvette parts houses.
Stainless hydraulic lines and good pads are a good idea.
Drilled and slotted 2 piece cities are good too!

That would be ideal, get my originals cleaned up, painted, and rebuilt. Def want new SS lines. Might have to give them a call. Thnx.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by tiegsd

Rgr. This seems to be a popular option, with good results. Wasn't having much luck finding GS calipers with internet search, but not ruling it out. Did you do front and rears, and do you recall any issues with parking brake hookup?

Thanks for your response.

You are severely testing my memory but I believe we only did the front calipers. They do most of the work anyway.You might try Mirrock Corvette parts for the GS calipers. They are about 45 minutes east of Pittsburgh. --Bob

[tiegsd]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

You are severely testing my memory but I believe we only did the front calipers. They do most of the work anyway.You might try Mirrock Corvette parts for the GS calipers. They are about 45 minutes east of Pittsburgh. --Bob

Its feeling like calling a few key players will end up the way to find out what I need to know. This thread is def helping. Thnx.

[GOLDCYLON]

It really comes down to what you want to do. The GS/CE calipers are a direct replacement and add a little bling with the correct Venus rising corvette script logo and place a pair or Baer Eradaspeeds with them and that is a great looking setup.

If you are looking for more performance look into the six piston front narrowlites made by Wilwood

[tiegsd]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

It really comes down to what you want to do. The GS/CE calipers are a direct replacement and add a little bling with the correct Venus rising corvette script logo and place a pair or Baer Eradaspeeds with them and that is a great looking setup.

If you are looking for more performance look into the six piston front narrowlites made by Wilwood

I think I've realized I really just want everything looked over, replace what needs replacing, and add a little bling for now to keep the Z on the road. Don't need extra performance at the moment, although I'm definitely looking to do that in the future.

I will look around for rotors, but my originals are probably okay for now. Not gonna lie though, been drooling over a lot of brake kits and youtube vids showing C4 through C6 brake upgrades lately.

I'm thinking of looking into what AP Racing has for my long terms plans while keeping my stock setup near term. The idea would be to autocross, and maybe try some track days in the not too distant future.

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by tiegsd

I think I've realized I really just want everything looked over, replace what needs replacing, and add a little bling for now to keep the Z on the road. Don't need extra performance at the moment, although I'm definitely looking to do that in the future.

I will look around for rotors, but my originals are probably okay for now. Not gonna lie though, been drooling over a lot of brake kits and youtube vids showing C4 through C6 brake upgrades lately.

I'm thinking of looking into what AP Racing has for my long terms plans while keeping my stock setup near term. The idea would be to autocross, and maybe try some track days in the not too distant future.

You have lots of options that you can experiment with color as well. In one of my earlier projects, I had a pair of black GS/CE calipers powdered coated red. Here is a way back Time Machine picture with some Baer Eradispeeds.