I run hawk HPS pads on stock calipers and powerstop vented rotors up front and stock drums/shoes in rear. Car is 500+ hp and does low 11s at 121-123mph, car stops excellent, better than my 81 T/A with 4wheel discs. I want to upgrade some day but so far dont feel the need with how well it stops, the hawk pads are excellent.
There is a C4 or C5 vette brake upgrade as well as 3rd gen F body 1LE that is supposed to be very simple & low price for new rotors calipers etc. Someone just mentioned the vette parts on another thread but I cant find it. Sounds like the best option to get bigger/better brakes on these cars.
There is also a rear drum upgrade to bigger drums and performance shoes that is supposed to help a lot, cheaper & lighter than an aftermarket disc set up from what Ive read.
Last edited by 78w72; 12-06-2023 at 01:16 PM.
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