Anyone with brakes upgraded!

[MMpridenjoy]

If anyone has upgraded the brakes on their car, I would love to ask a few questions. Thanks.

[SergntMac]

We're all gonna have to do this someday, why not ask anyway?

I've been looking at upgrades, and I like the "Baer-Claw" kit. I'm also taking good advice to upgrade the rears, and I like to look of red calipers all around.

I don't know about you guys, but I do wish my MM would stop better. Brakes heat up fast, and I have "felt" some fade that I'm not happy about. Of course, I do a lot of bumper to bumper city traffic too, so, I'll be upgrading when I reach around 10k miles or so. Finances should be in order by then.

[mensrea]

I have the Baer claw system on my car and it is fantastic, better pedal feel, less fade and looks great

[MMpridenjoy]

Very nice. Did you get the system all around and what size is the front and rear rotors? Did you install this kit yourself? And what would I expect to lay out for the job$. Any feedback is appreciated.

[MMpridenjoy]

When I say job I am just talking for the hardware.

[mensrea]

Here's a high level overview

PBR 2 piston caliper (same calipers as on the C5 )
14 inch rotors 1 1/4 inch thick
Stainless steel lines
High performance pads

Total price is $1095 plus an additional 120 if you want the rotors slotted.

Rear rotors slotted and zinc washed around 250.

Installation is easy for any brake shop to do...

[martyo]

mensrea: will these brakes work with the stock 18" tires or do you need the 19' or 20" tires?

[mensrea]

Brakes work with stock rims

[SergntMac]

Well, there ya go, Pride, a script from Dr. Mensrea. I know I'll be taking his medicine...