Brake Dust C7
06-16-2015, 10:41 AM
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I think the brake dust problems are mainly with the Z51 cars or maybe those with black wheels.
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06-16-2015, 12:07 PM
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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!
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Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
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06-16-2015, 12:47 PM
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06-16-2015, 11:10 PM
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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!
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I put the Carbotechs on my 2015 Z51 at purchase. 1500 miles and minimal brake dust so far.
06-17-2015, 12:09 PM
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06-17-2015, 08:59 PM
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I have a Z51 C7 and yes lots of brake dust but I do not mind cleaning the wheels which I do after every couple of times I take the car for a drive.Just glad the pollen is gone now that was a pain in the AZZ having to clean the entire car not just the rims !
06-19-2015, 07:45 AM
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Wanted to bump this old thread and see if the Carbotech 1521 pads are still the best ones to get rid of the horrible brake dust problems on my C7 black Z51 wheels. They are a lot of $ so I want to be sure.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
06-19-2015, 07:56 AM
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Wanted to bump this old thread and see if the Carbotech 1521 pads are still the best ones to get rid of the horrible brake dust problems on my C7 black Z51 wheels. They are a lot of $ so I want to be sure.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
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06-19-2015, 09:37 AM
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Wanted to bump this old thread and see if the Carbotech 1521 pads are still the best ones to get rid of the horrible brake dust problems on my C7 black Z51 wheels. They are a lot of $ so I want to be sure.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
06-20-2015, 06:31 PM
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That's interesting. Since the brake dust on my E350 is black, I ordered black wheels on my C7 (still sitting at Green Bay). I figured the black dust wouldn't show up as badly on black wheels. Apparently I screwed up ordering black wheels on my C7.
06-20-2015, 10:15 PM
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Z51 - black rims here....
yup.... 1000 miles and the same issue here. Not surprised, not disappointed, it's a reality. Other than swapping pads which I plan to do in the future..... What's a good rim cleaner? Spray n Rinse...
yup.... 1000 miles and the same issue here. Not surprised, not disappointed, it's a reality. Other than swapping pads which I plan to do in the future..... What's a good rim cleaner? Spray n Rinse...
06-20-2015, 10:41 PM
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06-20-2015, 10:47 PM
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I remember seeing that thread before but lost track of it.
06-30-2015, 09:47 AM
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Wanted to bump this old thread and see if the Carbotech 1521 pads are still the best ones to get rid of the horrible brake dust problems on my C7 black Z51 wheels. They are a lot of $ so I want to be sure.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
Installation looks easy, just two pins.
06-30-2015, 10:27 AM
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Looking at pictures of the Carbotech and compare them to the OEM, the Carbontech do not seem to have the same "weights" that are at the top of the pads that hang over the outside of the calipers, and only one of the pads per wheel seem to have the metal tab that alerts you when the pads run thin. What are those metal weights for? Heat dissipation, squeal prevention? For the $ one would think they would have similar design features to the OEM pads.
Installation looks easy, just two pins.
Installation looks easy, just two pins.
06-30-2015, 10:41 AM
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Wanted to bump this old thread and see if the Carbotech 1521 pads are still the best ones to get rid of the horrible brake dust problems on my C7 black Z51 wheels. They are a lot of $ so I want to be sure.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
On my old C6 the GM pads squealed like a pig and I replaced them with Akebono and the squeal went away and I got no dust also. C7 brakes do not squeal so it is a big cost to replace them just to get rid of the dust. I want to make sure there is nothing better out there.
if you have a late 2014 or any 2015 don't worry about the two sided tape on the front pads, you don't have it. Just look at my rear pad replacement, 15 minutes!
Agree with Adam I had no noise or vibration from day 1! Had an issue with the OEM pads for several months when new.