ZCP Brakes "downgraded" to pfc DD?

jph28 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 02:26:33 PM

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Originally Posted by magnetic1

Reach is right. Might even work better with the bias shift to rear some.

I was going to say, a little more rear bias probably wouldn't hurt at all. And if it was too much, one can always play around with different pads.

EYEHAVEYOU · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 02:36:37 PM

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Originally Posted by krell

Don't make this move just yet if you're thinking about it. I'm looking at replacement ZCP rotors myself and may have an option for us. Unfortunately I can't talk about it yet. Sorry!

Was about to buy some new OEM ZCP rotors, looking forward to hearing what you have in mind.

jkman720 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 03:17:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Reach

PFC DD rotors are an UPGRADE from zcp rotors, not a downgrade. It is a functionally superior rotor. If you think size is all that matters, well...

I know its an upgrade, thats why downgrade is in quotes.

I just wanted to see if anybody else has done it and how much it affected (for better or worse) the brake bias.

natty99 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 05:39:10 PM

are you tracking the car? Otherwise I highly doubt you will notice any change in bias

jkman720 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 06:36:38 PM

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Originally Posted by natty99

are you tracking the car? Otherwise I highly doubt you will notice any change in bias

Yup. I'll be tracking it. Thats the only reason why I'd like to move away from the zcp setup - I've gone through a set of rotors already and have some pfc 06's waiting for new ones!

Options are
PFC DD - but must get regular non-zcp carrier
Racing Brake Rotors - $$
BBK - even more $$$
Krell's solution ??

Since im not a pro and dont care for looks, bbk is out and I'm looking for the most cost effective option. PFC's seem to be the best performing at a reasonable price.

Lets see what Krell has

. I don't need anything until this summer.

SC_TR0JAN_M3 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 06:43:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jkman720

Yup. I'll be tracking it. Thats the only reason why I'd like to move away from the zcp setup - I've gone through a set of rotors already and have some pfc 06's waiting for new ones!

Options are
PFC DD - but must get regular non-zcp carrier
Racing Brake Rotors - $$
BBK - even more $$$
Krell's solution ??

Since im not a pro and dont care for looks, bbk is out and I'm looking for the most cost effective option. PFC's seem to be the best performing at a reasonable price.

Lets see what Krell has

. I don't need anything until this summer.

shot you a msg via fb josh...

JoaiM3 · Fri, Mar-30-2012, 11:06:52 PM

I was just about to purchase rear zcp rotors but good thing I stumbled across this thread. Krell what's going on?!

jickel180 · Sat, Mar-31-2012, 10:14:21 PM

I don't like the idea of having limited pad choices to fit the rear PFC rotor...especially if someone already has a set of track pads designed for OEM height rotors.

I think I'll choose ZCPs for the rear in the future.

Moop · Sun, Apr-01-2012, 01:32:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jkman720

Options are
PFC DD - but must get regular non-zcp carrier
Racing Brake Rotors - $$
BBK - even more $$$
Krell's solution ??

I just went to the ZCP brakes from regular so I have the old carriers.

They are freshly powercoated black too. Never remounted.

If that's helpful to anyone, let me know.

jph28 · Sun, Apr-01-2012, 01:45:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jickel180

I don't like the idea of having limited pad choices to fit the rear PFC rotor...especially if someone already has a set of track pads designed for OEM height rotors.

I think I'll choose ZCPs for the rear in the future.

I'd personally stick with something like centric blanks for rear rotors. Cheap and work just fine, I think i got my last rear set for ~$100 shipped. Aren't ZCP rear rotors identical to non-ZCP?

Fri, Mar-30-2012, 05:39:10 PM	#14
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