I just saw in the opg catalog they have baer rotors for $200, is there any place that you can buy just the calipers?

Also has anyone used the baer front brake package that opg sells, says you can use either drum or disk brake spindles,it's on page 273 and it sells for $995.95, they also have a rear brake package too.

Originally posted by 72_Chevelle:
Also has anyone used the Baer front brake package that opg sells, says you can use either drum or disk brake spindles,it's on page 273 and it sells for $995.95, they also have a rear brake package too.
I'm running Baer's Touring rear disc kit with 12" Eradispeed two-piece rotors on the rear. Still trying to decide on either Baer's 13" Track kit on front or use the Wilwood 13" kit with six piston calipers.

Originally posted by 72_Chevelle:
$995.95:eek: :eek:

That's a lot of dough for PBR calipers and 11 inchers up front.

Similar, if not better results, can be obtained through a little work.

Click here (http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/David_Pozzi/12_corvette_brakes_on_fgen.htm)

David Pozzi's website shows how to do it and if you don't have the resources or fab skills to make your caliper bracket, David's site lists an e-mail address for a guy that lazer cuts a pair for you at $80. One heck of a deal!

You do realize that the small caliper pistons in the PBR calipers will never be able to generate the same clamping force as the stock iron calipers will (when comparing the same brake system)?

The only reasons the Big Three are switching to these PBR calipers is:
</font> weight savings (less unsprung mass can equal better gas mileage and performance...every once counts with the big three & their government regulations!).</font> caliper regidity - those "fins" on the calipers aren't just there to look pretty or dispell heat like most people think.</font> And a general "farming out" of system components to suppliers helps with their J.I.T. (just in time) style of manufacturing that is taking over and better quality control (read: they can blame someone else & not have to pay $$$ when something does go wrong).</font>
Those are some of the obvious reasons why.

IMO, if you are just cruising and not out doing the SCCA race circuit thing, then stick with a factory setup that you can easily get parts at your local parts store and you can run your 15" wheels. But, if you are after the Bling Bling factor and showing off your big brakes then make sure the system you go with you can find replacement parts easily. There is nothing more frustrating than having to wait days/weeks for a part to come to you in the mail or find out the company is no longer in business. That sucks big time! :mad:

JMO here folks and I live by a couple of quotes.

"You can never out engineer the General!"
"This is 'Car Crafting'...not 'Car Mail Ordering'."

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Joe

Very well said. (ok...written)

Touche'!

JR