I'm looking into installing smaller rotors and calipers for the rear brakes in my 95 z28. Is this an option for this car and if so any idea where I can find some reasonably priced ones? I'm just looking to shed some weight on the cAr. Thanks

 

no offence why on earth do you want smaller brakes.....as far as i know z28 came with 4 wheel disc brakes

 

Not sure if they make smaller stuff that will work. Try taking the spare tire and jack out of the back, only if you have car insurance with free toeing you wouldn't want to get standed with a flat. The spare and jack are a pretty good amount of weight probably close to 40 or 50 pounds.

 

One option is drag specific brakes, but they are not recommended for the street. Best option is to shed weight else where. Braking is one area you do not cheap out on with a street car that can go fast.

 

First, it would be unsafe. Second, the weight lost wouldnt be worth it.

 

I'm not pushing 500 horses or hauling *** on the street. I have seen performance vehicles with slightly smaller rear rotors. I'm not saying I want to install Chevy Aveo breaks on all 4. Calm your britches guys Lol

 

More than likely they have smaller rear rotors because their fronts are 14-15 inch rotors with four piston calipers compared the Camaros 12 inch rotor and single piston caliper.

Like I said, there is better spots to lose weight on the car that doesn't effect the safety

 

I appreciAte your concern for my safety lol i am pretty sure my fronts are single piston already. Where else do you suggest I shed weight without removing my spare tire or taking out seats then ? Air pump is gone as well...and trying to avoid engine mods to shed weight

 

It would be quite expensive but you could buy one of those automotive lithium ion batteries. Costs a few thousand, I think they weight between 5-15 pounds compared to a typical battery at 35 ish pounds and up. They are supposed to last up to 10 years or something but a good interstate battery should last 5-7 ish years. So not cost effective but if you have some serious money to spend on weight reduction it is an option.

You could look at replacing your hood with a reduced weight one, if you're running stock wheels you could go aftermarket and get something aluminum or if you really want to spend some money see if you can find somewhere that will custom make you a carbon fiber wheel like on some of the realy high end sports cars.

There are many companies that make hollow tubed replacement k members and a-arms and such that will save weight.

 

Actually, it's only $400 for one of the better ones. I've been eyeballing this one for mine, since I need a new battery anyway: Antigravity Lithium Ion Battery.
Yes, it only weighs 5 lbs, which is a great feature. You also need a special charger if you ever want or need to charge it. Has a 1 year no power loss guarantee (without a parasitic drain hooked up), so the need for a charge would be due to accidentally leaving your lights or something else on. It's recommended for race car applications, which is fine for mine. I would research it more for heavy daily use if your car is (extra) electrically optioned up the ying yang.