Brembo Kit for LSJ
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ZZP is working on a brake kit(s) for the Cobalt. As with everything, we take our time so please don't email and ask if you can get one.
The kit is based on a powdercoated twin piston aluminum caliper and our cross drilled/slotted rotors.
The calipers are not as nice as the Brembo's, just going to be honest. They are good but it's hard to top Brembo. The advantage our kit has is that it's lower cost, comes with better rotors, and easier to install.
Here's my question. We plan on going with a red caliper. Is that the best idea?
2nd question. We can do whatever rotor size we want. We will probably do 2 kits, one with 12.5" rotors and possibly something larger (stock cobalt is 10.9"). Suggestions? Big rotors look amazing but when is 'big' too big? I notice on some platforms the brakes are nearly as large as the wheels. lol
The kit is based on a powdercoated twin piston aluminum caliper and our cross drilled/slotted rotors.
The calipers are not as nice as the Brembo's, just going to be honest. They are good but it's hard to top Brembo. The advantage our kit has is that it's lower cost, comes with better rotors, and easier to install.
Here's my question. We plan on going with a red caliper. Is that the best idea?
2nd question. We can do whatever rotor size we want. We will probably do 2 kits, one with 12.5" rotors and possibly something larger (stock cobalt is 10.9"). Suggestions? Big rotors look amazing but when is 'big' too big? I notice on some platforms the brakes are nearly as large as the wheels. lol
I suggested 2 kits because it's easy to do a 12.5", rotor is available and it will fit on 17" wheels. Cost for complete kit will be under $500.
Up from there, maybe a 14" kit? depends on what would fit under a common wheel package.
There will only be one or maybe 2 colors. No options for custom because we can't keep costs down doing one off projects.
First step is concept, next step is test fitting prototype parts.
Next step is building a piece for making a die.
This is where we are. Next we'll receive a sample casting (maybe 3 weeks). Then if we approve, production and shipping here. Then machining in house. During this phase we'll finalize option 2 size and have a rotor designed and cast..
Then road testing final part and making instructions. Releasing 12.5" kit while waiting on 14?" rotors to be made.
Normal development time for ZZP products is 1-2 years. Most people just don't know that because stuff is going on behind the scenes.
We could do a rear kit too. What are people doing for that currently?
Up from there, maybe a 14" kit? depends on what would fit under a common wheel package.
There will only be one or maybe 2 colors. No options for custom because we can't keep costs down doing one off projects.
First step is concept, next step is test fitting prototype parts.
Next step is building a piece for making a die.
This is where we are. Next we'll receive a sample casting (maybe 3 weeks). Then if we approve, production and shipping here. Then machining in house. During this phase we'll finalize option 2 size and have a rotor designed and cast..
Then road testing final part and making instructions. Releasing 12.5" kit while waiting on 14?" rotors to be made.
Normal development time for ZZP products is 1-2 years. Most people just don't know that because stuff is going on behind the scenes.
We could do a rear kit too. What are people doing for that currently?
Any word on the under $500.00 12.5" kit?
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