Project Z06 Brake Upgrade

[THE YETI]

Yeah Rudy actually just made a new batch of them. You had Mcgh spindles didn't you Robbie? From Rudy I heard they are a ***** to work with but with Beltech's they haven't been that bad.. But we will see. I should get my parts in soon and I will test the brackets once I get them in. But he said he has had people install them on NNBS without any issues. But still haven't seen or heard of anyone. So this will be a project. Also like I said "IF" these don't fit. I will my brother redesign the brackets to work with NNBS. I will let him tweek Rudy's brackets.

Yessir, I had mcgaughys. I had to grind a bunch of the casting off to get the brackets to sit flush. Then the holes on the brackets didn't line up exactly straight so I had to drill out new holes. Was experimental back then, before Rudy made his.

There was a guy on GMFS called JYD. He made the first ones and used them to run 14" rotors. Then another guy on performancetrucks.net made a new set to work with the Bear 15" front rotors and 14" rear rotors, i can't remember his username (maybe supersub), but his real name was Ray and he had a LSX427 with a TVS2300 on it, SS cladding, on a badass Suburban. Anyhow, he made about 10 sets, and then sold the design to Rudy who has been making them since. My understanding is that Rudy did a solid job on the new brackets. Hopefully they'll go together easily for you. Can't wait to see the outcome!

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Thanks! I have always had this in the back of my head doing it. After I got the brackets and saw that you were selling some Wilwoods or should I say someone else's . I almost dropped this idea and got them. But end price I am goign to make out cheeper. I should start mocking everythign up once I get back from Vaca.

 

[THE YETI]

I think I had $1400 into mine at the end of the day. That was with stainless lines, rotors, brakes, and the small parts from GM. I never did the rear because I would have had to covert the drums to disc and didn't have the means to do it... Then sold the truck, and so goes life...

You're gonna start a revolution again if you get them running on a NNBS.

 

[Goodinblack]

Agreed ^^^^

That's why a lot of folks are following this thread

 

[OHSIXX]

Your rides always turn out top notch-I'm sure this one won't be any different.

Looking forward to the pics.....

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Thanks guys. I am really excited to get these brackets and test fit them. I really thought about doing ZR1 or the CTS-V brakes that are made from Brembo. But unfortunately the mounting holes are completely different and wont match with these brackets.

 

[babamerino]

I pulled up next to a Vette and instantly noticed its BIG RED brake setup!!!

SUBSCRIBED!!!

 

[denali01]

subscribed

 

[osidesurfer365]

Always top notch mods!!

 

[Hoe_14]

subscribed, my bank account is not happy that this thought is in my head...... This will be sick. Part of me wants this to fail miserably that way I won't be tempted to try this in the future. Good luck, can't wait for some progress on this