Ever seen this brake upgrade?

[Backlash]

Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of this approach to upgrading the brakes? Take a look at the site below -

http://www.stopforce.com/

"My research pointed me to Porsche rotors, and to see if they were a viable alternative to my braking problem on the Corvette. After many weeks of research I found a two piece rotor setup from Porsche that identically matched the thickness and diameter of the stock C5 front rotor. I quickly purchased them knowing I at least had found the proper rotor size. My next task was to create a rotor hat to bolt to the C5 hub. You may think it is as simple as creating a piece of metal to mount another piece of metal. IT’S NOT! I went through several iterations before finding the right material. I had originally machined the rotor hats using the same type of steel Porsche used. And they performed well for months, but the added lightness and heat dissipation of 7075 T6 aluminum proved to be a better alternative. I found the proper rotor mounting hardware, rotors and machined the custom rotor hat. The installation of these components together proved to be crucial. Torque specs, torque pattern, and high-temperature anti-seize between the mounting hardware and the hat were all very important. Balancing of the rotor individually and then high speed balancing of the rotor hat where necessary to ensure a long trouble free component life. Also, measuring brake rotor runout was necessary to eliminate any brake pedal pulse. If you have a rotor hat made like I did and just bolt on a properly sized rotor you will have rotor problems, without taking all necessary precautions. After the actual components were produced and the assembly perfected (and I do mean perfected), I had the rotor on and off my ZO6 at least 15 times before learning and developing the procedure necessary for a trouble-free install. After documenting the installation, it was time to test this setup."


Would be interested in what other think or know on this.

[CAPN17]

Are you one of the forum vendors, what kind of a discount are you offering forum members?

[jknight]

Looks like just another set of pimpy rotors to me. For $700 you can purchase almost 6 sets of front rotors from GM. I garuntee those 6 sets will last longer than that one set. When the stock rotors crack, just replace them. The real problem with the C5 brakes is the sliding caliper design, but even that is tolerable when 6 piston caliper upgrades run $3000+ and usually require 18" wheels in front for clearance.

#1 thing to help the C5 brakes is more air. Make or buy some ducting.

On the other hand, if you just want rotors that look pretty, those certianly fit the bill.

[CRUZMISL]

The stock rotors are poop and I would never buy 6 pairs of them. They could give them away and I Wouldn't take them.

I like the idea of this but the problem for me is some dude is putting this system together. It probably works great but what QC do they have? Will the rotor hat disintigrate when I have to stop for some old lady crossing the road? Brakes are too important so I went with the new Wilwood system. I was going to get these but didn't feel safe. It may be unfounded but who knows....

Joe

[speedpup]

Originally posted by jknight
Looks like just another set of pimpy rotors to me. For $700 you can purchase almost 6 sets of front rotors from GM. I garuntee those 6 sets will last longer than that one set. When the stock rotors crack, just replace them. The real problem with the C5 brakes is the sliding caliper design, but even that is tolerable when 6 piston caliper upgrades run $3000+ and usually require 18" wheels in front for clearance.

#1 thing to help the C5 brakes is more air. Make or buy some ducting.

On the other hand, if you just want rotors that look pretty, those certianly fit the bill.

Stock rotors at 55 each are hard to beat. I have had no problems with the stock system modded a bit. My car is as fast as any where I run at Pocono and Lime Rock. As stated above air is free and cheap and money better spent.