Brake Dust C7
01-06-2014, 03:00 PM
#21
Only 20 miles on mine (weather is horrible) and I wiped them down twice in between two short drives -- both times showed dust. I think they'll dust up just like most stock pads. Z51.
01-06-2014, 03:00 PM
#22
Supporting Vendor
Member Since: Oct 2002
Location: Cleveland OH
Posts: 50,209
Received 492 Likes
on
419 Posts
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Forum pricing for front and rear 1521 compound below. Contact me at 216-780-8825 to order.
F $161.50 R $164.00
F $161.50 R $164.00
__________________
Adam Adelstein
Amp’D Autosport.com
Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
PH:216-780-8825.
Email: sales@ampdautosport.com
Web Site & Direct ordering http://ampdautosport.com/
All major CC and Pay Pal accepted.
Check out Promo code:z28
Adam Adelstein
Amp’D Autosport.com
Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
PH:216-780-8825.
Email: sales@ampdautosport.com
Web Site & Direct ordering http://ampdautosport.com/
All major CC and Pay Pal accepted.
Check out Promo code:z28
01-06-2014, 03:20 PM
#23
Drifting
Adam, thanks for the email. I'll file it away for future reference. I may get them before the spring trip when several of us from a local club drive up to the museum then west to R66 and out to the PCH then North to Frisco and a more northerly route back East. Will probably be three weeks of B&B's, State Parks, Great Food, Photo Ops, and a lot of braking for each 
.
Since you said these pads are not for tracking, do you have a general feel of mileage on them for normal road use?
We won't hold you too it of course
, but might 
.
.Since you said these pads are not for tracking, do you have a general feel of mileage on them for normal road use?
We won't hold you too it of course
, but might .I do not own one personally but, the 1521 compound is flying of the shelf for these cars. The big complaint is dust at least every order I have taken personally.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
01-06-2014, 03:20 PM
#24
Instructor
Member Since: Oct 2013
Location: Lansing Michigan
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks Adam! Guess I need to give you a call when my car comes in sometime in the next month. Hated that dust issue on previous cars and the ceramic pads eliminated that frustration/issue.
01-06-2014, 05:25 PM
#25
Supporting Vendor
Member Since: Oct 2002
Location: Cleveland OH
Posts: 50,209
Received 492 Likes
on
419 Posts
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Adam, thanks for the email. I'll file it away for future reference. I may get them before the spring trip when several of us from a local club drive up to the museum then west to R66 and out to the PCH then North to Frisco and a more northerly route back East. Will probably be three weeks of B&B's, State Parks, Great Food, Photo Ops, and a lot of braking for each .
Since you said these pads are not for tracking, do you have a general feel of mileage on them for normal road use?
We won't hold you too it of course, but might .
.Since you said these pads are not for tracking, do you have a general feel of mileage on them for normal road use?
We won't hold you too it of course
, but might .
01-08-2014, 08:47 PM
#27
Advanced
Member Since: May 2013
Location: SoCal - IE CA
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The Carbotech website states that we will need to replace or resurface or rotors to use the ceramic pads:
If you have had another manufacturers brake pads on those same rotors; then you will ABSOLUTELY have to replace or resurface (turn) those rotors before installing the Carbotech brake pads.
If you have had another manufacturers brake pads on those same rotors; then you will ABSOLUTELY have to replace or resurface (turn) those rotors before installing the Carbotech brake pads.
01-08-2014, 08:53 PM
#28
The Carbotech website states that we will need to replace or resurface or rotors to use the ceramic pads:
If you have had another manufacturers brake pads on those same rotors; then you will ABSOLUTELY have to replace or resurface (turn) those rotors before installing the Carbotech brake pads.
If you have had another manufacturers brake pads on those same rotors; then you will ABSOLUTELY have to replace or resurface (turn) those rotors before installing the Carbotech brake pads.
01-09-2014, 06:49 AM
#32
Team Owner
Member Since: Jun 2005
Location: Northern, VA
Posts: 46,106
Received 2,481 Likes
on
1,944 Posts
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I realize it's from a prior gen Corvette and may not have been found in search above, but here's an excellent thread on a product. Relatively inexpensive, too. By now, there may be other similar products as well.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rake-dust.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...rake-dust.html
01-09-2014, 07:11 AM
#33
Thanks for your input Cruiter. Spot on info for what I have on order. VY with Z-51 and black wheels. I see GM offers a ceramic replacement pad, part # 19156862 (front) and # 89026853 (rear) for Z-51. GM list cost, $172.00 (F) and $111.00 (R). Think I will look into those. I dealt with the same issue on both my 06 and 09 CTS-V's and ceramic pads took care of them both. If I tracked, I'd probably stick with the OE ones, but I have no plans for tracking the car. Pedal feel, firmness, etc felt the same as the OE ones, so I was happy with that experience.
01-09-2014, 12:51 PM
#35
Supporting Vendor
Member Since: Oct 2002
Location: Cleveland OH
Posts: 50,209
Received 492 Likes
on
419 Posts
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
The Carbotech website states that we will need to replace or resurface or rotors to use the ceramic pads:
If you have had another manufacturers brake pads on those same rotors; then you will ABSOLUTELY have to replace or resurface (turn) those rotors before installing the Carbotech brake pads.
If you have had another manufacturers brake pads on those same rotors; then you will ABSOLUTELY have to replace or resurface (turn) those rotors before installing the Carbotech brake pads.
06-16-2015, 07:05 AM
#37
3rd Gear
Z51 Brake Dust
I have a 2014 3LT Z51 with the black rims and have about 3,200 miles on it. Mine are caked after a week with dust. I bought some Armor All Ultimate Wheel cleaner to help, but the only real solution seems to be replacing the pads. I had a 2009 C6 3LT Z51 with chrome rims and that did the same till I changed to the Hawk ceramic pads. Those made a difference.
06-16-2015, 07:39 AM
#38
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
Member Since: Sep 2007
Location: NE South Carolina
Posts: 29,498
Received 9,625 Likes
on
6,629 Posts
We recommend you clean up your rotors before putting on our pads. You do not need to turn the rotors. Lets face it you guys will not have that many miles on the rotor. The statement above is for folks that are doing a pad change after 35,000 miles. Just use some 60 grit sand paper and some brake clean.
Adam, I did as you advised and all worked perfectly. I used a sanding block that made it easy to hold. Did not spend a lot of time or use much force. You could see residue come off on the sanding block face. As I did with the calipers, washed first with Dawn and water. Then I was very careful with Brakleen as folks warned about it removing paint. I used it only on a rag and immediately rinsed with alcohol where I did use it, like on the inside of the calipers when the pads were removed. No problems with the paint on the calipers. Brakes are great, only cleaning the wheels when I wash the car versus after two trips into town (about 40 miles.)
06-16-2015, 10:03 AM
#39
Safety Car
Carbotech 1521 brake pads were recommended for our 2015 Z51 coupe. We ordered them from Adam Adelstein, and I have been raving about them to everyone!! The brake dust is absolutely minimal, and the pads do not affect the braking at all. Don't even think about anything else!! Do it!
Elaine
Elaine
06-16-2015, 10:33 AM
#40
Pro
I suppose it might also depend on your driving and just how much you are using the brakes? How hard you are using them? Anyway, its not a big issue for me.