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sstevojr
05-28-2012, 08:51 PM
Track Brakes installed (C6 Z06 6-pot calipers; that's right 666 :twisted:)
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-26_09-29-51_400.jpg
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-26_09-30-04_149.jpg

Finally got it all installed.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-25_20-22-18_942.jpg
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-25_20-21-58_237.jpg
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-25_20-22-07_56.jpg

There is a modification that needs to be done:
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-25_18-39-03_661.jpg
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-25_18-38-54_971.jpg
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-25_18-38-48_682.jpg

The reason why that has to be ground flat:
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac226/steckers/2012-05-25_18-39-42_436.jpg

If it wasn't ground down, the top edge of the pad would hang off the rotor, which would cause a rut in the pad as it got worn down. It's not alot, about 1/8" to 3/16", but enough that has to be done.
Thanks to Road Race for helping me get this done. The nose does feel heavier through the steering wheel, but I also increased my front sway bar to full hard (26mm). It's actually nice, the wheel feels a bit heavier, but very precise (almost like a smaller input will have a larger reaction). I can't wait to take her to BRP next weekend {thumbup}
Bedding in is.....wow. I did a pretty heavy bed the first night, 2 more the following day, and it still squeals/grinds. This is a whole lot more pad and rotor, so I guess it needs a whole lot more bedding (I'm using Cobalt XR2's) :lol: Cold bite is amazing considering how much heat it takes to actually wake the pads up. All I need is "pssssh" when stopping (air brakes, not turbo, phonetically the same, ha!) and I can be the local short bus driver from hellÂ* :twisted:

socalrallired09
05-28-2012, 09:17 PM
Super nice setup man you just better make sure your nose is clean when you track it or your gunna make a mess on your windshield with those binders!!

D-rock
05-28-2012, 09:21 PM
Very nice and clean car!

sstevojr
05-29-2012, 12:10 PM
Thanks Guys!

Skiracer
05-29-2012, 12:16 PM
Who's idea was it to even try z06 calipers in the first place?

2muchboost
05-29-2012, 12:24 PM
Good stuff Steve! Looks damn good!

Pure EvoIX
05-29-2012, 12:58 PM
Looks great! Can't believe this is even possible. Some questions though. How does this affect ABS? How does it affect braking bias front to rear? If I read it correctly, would you have to modify the pads every time you need to buy a new set? Or was the modification done on the caliper to prevent the top edge of pad to be ground down.

sstevojr
05-29-2012, 01:46 PM
The modification was done to the caliper (allowing it to sit flush) so that the pad sits evenly on the rotor,
This guy NFSLancer on EvoM did the project a year ago, but only made 15 or 20 brackets (hot commodity). A friend of mine had an extra set in his garage he forgot about, and dug them up 6 months later.
He was researching and discovered the BMC and the F/R bias are almost identical between the Corvette and Lancer (as well as the specs for the caliper itself, like hub, offset, etc). But of course, this is pretty serious compared with the retarded rear brakes (I almost positive I did an accidental "standy" while bedding).
I did 3 HARD beddings and only got the ABS to engage once (pretty good tires too, these 595-SS).
Oh almost forgot, what's not in the pic is the bracket to make this work (not direct bolt-on; if you look at the last pic you can see the profile view of the bracket/spacer/caliper). For any RA owners who are interested contact Mike W as he took measurements/specs of the bracket and spacer for a future projectÂ* O0

jamesinger
05-29-2012, 11:18 PM
WOW!! Please do not paint these!! So awesome!!!!!

FUEL
05-30-2012, 12:10 AM
Now get some bigger rear brakes!

sstevojr
05-30-2012, 09:31 AM
Now get some bigger rear brakes!


Everyone's a critic :P

2muchboost
05-30-2012, 12:48 PM
Now get some bigger rear brakes!


Everyone's a critic :P


You should do 10-pot in the rear!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1019/5180748392_e939408d79.jpg

sstevojr
05-30-2012, 01:05 PM
HA!

cky_bam_marg
05-30-2012, 01:20 PM
Would this work on a 9 or 8?

2muchboost
05-30-2012, 01:32 PM
Would this work on a 9 or 8?

I'M sure something like this is possible on the 8/9
Its all about the custom mounting brackets.

FUEL
05-30-2012, 03:31 PM
Now get some bigger rear brakes!


Everyone's a critic :P


You should do 10-pot in the rear!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1019/5180748392_e939408d79.jpg


Damn those are fancy!

sstevojr
05-30-2012, 03:44 PM
Would this work on a 9 or 8?


You would have to create your own bracket.
The whole point of this project was that none of the Evo brakes/kits will work with the RA (different knuckles, bolt holes, etc.)

Rogueturkey123
11-15-2012, 11:20 PM
what is the price to do that upgrade, if you dont mind me asking?

evolved13
11-16-2012, 01:22 AM
what is the price to do that upgrade, if you dont mind me asking?

You might not always get a straight answer on price inquires, as some of the guys I knew on the LB crew, bartered for work done ;) - some liked it in the b*tt and this cut the prices down considerably.... :-o

chinoxmk22
11-16-2012, 09:52 AM
Wow, that's pretty sick http://forums.clubrsx.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif .

stormbird
11-16-2012, 11:00 AM
Nice! Great to see a RA gettin some love. How much heavier are these brakes compared to stock? Did you look at going with stoptechs or similar before you settled on the Z06?

sstevojr
11-17-2012, 11:20 PM
Compared to stock, much heavier. IF you can get a bracket made, this is considerably cheaper than a Stop Tech kit (but doesn't have the fit n' finish a Stop Tech kit does). IIRC the calipers were ~$850.
I haven't been able to source a bracket for the rear yet.... :'(

HMatt
11-19-2012, 10:35 AM
Glad to see you got those suckers on! I remember holding the brackets and calipers when you first brought them in... Those things are MASSIVE!