Chevrolet threw enthusiasts a curveball with the announcement of the all-new C8 Corvette. Featuring a mid-engine chassis, this was a first for Chevrolet as they had never experimented with a mid-engine design. The new engine placement and 6.2L LT2 proves to have massive potential. While many manufacturers are spending their time trying to go as fast as possible, AP Racing teamed up with Essex Parts to engineer the best big brake kit for the C8 Corvette.
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Since many owners are trying to achieve as much power from their C8, AP Racing realizes that it isn’t always about how much power you have. The all-new big brake kit from AP Racing improves lap times while eliminating the chance of brake fade. Brake fade occurs due to the factory aluminum calipers getting too hot and no longer emitting enough friction to efficiently slow the vehicle down.
Improving the braking system can significantly bring down lap times thanks to allowing drivers to late brake. Braking as late as possible into a corner allows the driver to carry more speed into the corner, thus permitting a late apex. Carrying more speed into a corner to hit a late apex is an aggressive technique to improve lap times which is easily obtainable with the AP Racing big brake kit.
The factory C8 aluminum calipers don’t disperse heat efficiently enough which results in brake fade and can significantly impact performance on or off the track. Without dispersing heat efficiently, the brake fluid heats up along with the dust boots. If the dust boots expand too much they can blow out all together allowing dust into the piston.
AP Racing and Essex Parts have engineered the new C8 Corvette big brake kit for excellence and to help improve braking feel. The 6-piston calipers weigh much less than the 4-piston factory calipers which reduce unsprung weight. Dropping 14-pounds of unsprung weight highly increases performance making this the ideal brake kit for your C8 Corvette.
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Features:
- Approximately 14-lbs. of unsprung weight reduction
- Significant increase in pedal stiffness and feel
- Replacement iron disc rings available
- Anti-knockback/anti-rattle disc attachment hardware
- Anodized caliper finish that is resistant to wear and deterioration
- High temperature, low drag seals that will hold up to track temps= less rebuilding and longer service life
- No dust boots to burn up
- Fully floating, AP Racing J Hook racing discs with 12 attachment points to hat
- Highest quality, Spiegler stainless steel brake line with clear sheath
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com
