68/70Vette
Well-known member
Just curious. Under what driving situations are the stock C3 brake system inadequate? In particular, if you replace the ultra-low technology Delco cast iron calipers with aluminum SSBC or Wilwood aluminum calipers, how are you still disadvantaged from modern cars as far as stopping power?. Maybe I'm living in a dream world, but I don't think many new cars can out stop my 2800 lb C3 with it's 9 inch wheel width tires. Recognizing that the C3's don't have ABS brakes. (Actually, I think a good case can be made for NOT having ABS brakes...but that's another story.)
A problem with the C3 brakes is that the pads always rub against the rotors by some small degree. This doesn't diminish their stopping power.
A problem with the C3 brakes is that the pads always rub against the rotors by some small degree. This doesn't diminish their stopping power.