(TLS) A design first used by Chevrolet in the 1963 Corvette with independent rear suspension. When centrally mounted, it functions similarly to two ...
Subject: Re: Brakes by jaa1992 on 2011/4/11 15:19:12
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SpectatorRacing wrote: How much is the J55 upgrade, calipers, rotors, brackets?
We're doing full Wilwood stuff on my car for basically ~$1000 rear and maybe $1200 front. Why would anyone use more factory crap? Is it really that much cheaper? A superlight caliper is $150. Brackets will be the same cost regardless of the caliper, pads are somewhat similar (Wilwood pads are probably cheaper), and my Wilwood rotors are $45. So where is the savings? I even offered to make the brackets and sell them to forum members.
Thats what I'm talking about!
The j55 lasts about 5 laps which is perfect for time trials since thats the max number of laps in a session. Its places like CMP that screw with my head, the j55 is OK, I just don't trust them and brake too hard too long for 1, 11 and 14.
Its all going to depend on the winter budget what gets done. I need the rest of the cage done over the winter. A seat and dyno tune is this summer. If I have $2K+ left it will be big brakes, I have the points to spare and now have 8 18" rims. I'll sell all my 17" rims next year. Gosh this is more expensive than a crack habit
