Who is using PowerStop Z26 brake pads?
Installed the Z26's today on our Z06. At the 50 mile mark absolutely no squeeking and I put a clean rag to the chrome rim and I could not see any dust!!!!
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joeybsyc (06-12-2016)
06-07-2016, 10:48 PM
#82
Drifting
I just did a test for brake dust on my ZO6 using Carbotech 1521 on the right side of my car and Powerstop Z26 on the left.
Here is the link to the results.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rake-dust.html
Here is the link to the results.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rake-dust.html
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joeybsyc (06-12-2016)
06-08-2016, 06:14 PM
#84
Racer
And for anybody on the fence, there's a $30 rebate through June 20 now for the Z26 or Z23:
http://www.powerstop.com/wp-content/...tion-69146.pdf
http://www.powerstop.com/wp-content/...tion-69146.pdf
06-11-2016, 10:22 PM
#85
Racer
Ordered a set. Can't beat $95 after rebate, shipped to the door.
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RonBurgAM (06-11-2016)
06-12-2016, 10:55 AM
#87
Le Mans Master
After a month of ownership I'm sold on purchasing these pads. The brake dust is insane....and I don't ride my brakes hard.
06-12-2016, 12:56 PM
#89
Drifting
Yes, no coupons, codes, or secret handshakes... the PowerStops are less than $125 SHIPPED to your door in a day or 2, and install easily. Best upgrade I ever made to my vette. Wish I would have known about these when I had my SS Camaro, as it was a brake dust making machine too, and always just dealt with it. No need to anymore with PowerStop Z26's. Get a set!
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joeybsyc (06-12-2016)
06-12-2016, 02:44 PM
#91
I'm ready to order a set too. How did you end up paying $200 when they are available from Jegs and auto anything for about $125? As noted by others, that rebate surely says it's only if you purchase the whole Kit which include new rotors.
06-12-2016, 02:54 PM
#92
Drifting
I think he ordered pads for both cars that's how it got to $200
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Jmcdude (06-12-2016)
06-12-2016, 03:13 PM
#94
Racer
06-12-2016, 03:53 PM
#96
Melting Slicks
Yes, the second set is for my other car which isn't a Corvette. Figured if they are good enough for street use on a Vette, then they would do just fine on a Mazda 6.
06-16-2016, 10:11 AM
#97
Drifting
I have been using the Carbotech 1521's on my Z51 with black wheels for about 5,000 miles now. I have to say they are much cleaner than the stock pads, but not perfect. I would love to try the Z26 pads, but I can't justify buying new pads when mine still work.
I usually just clean them when I wash my car. They do squeal every now and then, but lately they've been fine. I'm not sure how long they will last. I could always just start braking harder to make them wear faster.
I usually just clean them when I wash my car. They do squeal every now and then, but lately they've been fine. I'm not sure how long they will last. I could always just start braking harder to make them wear faster.
PowerStops do not squeal at all, and according to folks who have used both, they produce less dust than Carbotechs. I can speak from experience that stopping power is great, and while I haven't performed any scientific tests, they feel identical to my OEM pads when I step on the pedal. The only difference is my wheels and the sides of my car aren't covered in brake dust.
06-22-2016, 01:21 PM
#100
Melting Slicks
First of all if you never used them how do you know the power stops are better? Also. carbotech is now using the weights.
Second of all Carbotech is a 100% made in the USA not the cheap china stuff. Carbotech is a small brake pad manufacture that has 12 employees and do there best to provide HIGH QUALITAY BRAKE PADS to the consumer. A lot of people on this forum claim corvette tax that's not it. Its the cost of doing small business in the USA. And than people go and support the Chinese by buying there inferior brakes pads to save a $100 bucks but don't care about there safety to save $100.
There is no such thing as a dustless brake pad... They would not work. Carbotech 1521 is a low dust street pad that provides OE performance with lees dust. I doubt this power stop china stuff could hold a candle to the 1521 and that's my rant.....
Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
Second of all Carbotech is a 100% made in the USA not the cheap china stuff. Carbotech is a small brake pad manufacture that has 12 employees and do there best to provide HIGH QUALITAY BRAKE PADS to the consumer. A lot of people on this forum claim corvette tax that's not it. Its the cost of doing small business in the USA. And than people go and support the Chinese by buying there inferior brakes pads to save a $100 bucks but don't care about there safety to save $100.
There is no such thing as a dustless brake pad... They would not work. Carbotech 1521 is a low dust street pad that provides OE performance with lees dust. I doubt this power stop china stuff could hold a candle to the 1521 and that's my rant.....
Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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