Meet GheyRay: Lower, Wider, Lighter!

[Kracka]

So what was originally wrong with the 2 piece ones? They just have abnormal wear?
Yup. They overheat and warp, even with street driving.

2014-2016 Z51's included these stupid Band-Aids to supposedly help:
https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/corvette-stingray/2014/long-term-road-test/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-brake-rotor-cooling-rings.html

I'm chalking this rotor design up as a failed experiment into making a poor man's 2-piece rotor.

[Murlo26]

Yup. They overheat and warp, even with street driving.

2014-2016 Z51's included these stupid Band-Aids to supposedly help:
https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/corvette-stingray/2014/long-term-road-test/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-brake-rotor-cooling-rings.html

I'm chalking this rotor design up as a failed experiment into making a poor man's 2-piece rotor.

Interesting. You'd think on a car at that price they would be able to give you legit 2 piece rotors. Isn't that part of the z51 upgrade, better brakes?

[Kracka]

Interesting. You'd think on a car at that price they would be able to give you legit 2 piece rotors. Isn't that part of the z51 upgrade, better brakes?
Yes, the Z51 gets better pads & rotors (same Brembo calipers), along with brake cooling ducts & guides. The revised 2017 Z51 rotors are still an upgrade over the base Stingray rotors (larger + slotted). If you want true 2-piece rotors though, step on up to the Grand Sport or Z06.

[dogwhistle]

I assume GS/Z06 rotors are different in overall dimensions, thickness/diameter?

[Kracka]

I assume GS/Z06 rotors are different in overall dimensions, thickness/diameter?
Front yes, rear no.

[Kracka]

Here are a couple pics I took last night after fully detailing the car over the weekend.

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/0403171720b_HDR.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/0403171720a_HDR.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/0403171722a.jpg

http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/686/medium/0403171721b_HDR.jpg


I should probably do another round of touch-ups with the Doctor ColorChip kit before it goes bad; I think they claim it has a shelf life of about a year.

[1ViciousGSX]

Looking good!

[Kracka]

...Powestop Z26 pads which should be quieter and dust quite a bit less (so far this seem true). Initial bite doesn't seem as good, but I'll let them heat cycle a few times and fully get bedded in before making too much judgment on them.
Now that the pads are broken-in, initial bite has gotten better, but still not quite as aggressive as the factory pads. Overall stopping power is great though. I stood on them doing about 130 down the Tollway last night and they hauled the car down very nicely and sent the leftover pizza in the trunk flying :lol: As long a they stay low-dust and silent, I will be very happy with them for street pads.

[rose0529]

Looking good! I like the carbon badges. :)

[A//// Guy]

So fresh and clean!