PowerStop Z26 vs Carbotech 1521 Brake Dust
06-09-2016, 09:32 AM
#21
Drifting
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Both pads were new, I sanded and used brake clean the same on all four rotors.
Others have also indicated on this forum that they have noticed less brake dust with the Powerstop.
This test on the same car with the same mileage for both brand of pads is as close you can get for a direct comparison. The tape test doesn't lie and is more accurate then the finger wipe test.
Others have also indicated on this forum that they have noticed less brake dust with the Powerstop.
This test on the same car with the same mileage for both brand of pads is as close you can get for a direct comparison. The tape test doesn't lie and is more accurate then the finger wipe test.
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joeybsyc (06-09-2016)
06-09-2016, 04:33 PM
#23
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I just installed mine, the braking is indistinguishable from OEM brembo pads, and the dust is practically non existent. They even give you a packet of lube and brand new hardware. I have yet to hear one negative thing about these Powerstops from anyone who has used them. In fact the only negative words I've seen are from the place selling the more expensive pads. If you're on the fence about the Powerstops, get them now when you can get a 30.00 rebate ON TOP of the already low price. You won't be disappointed. I got the Z26's by the way... but have heard equally good stuff about the Z23's. Don't pay the Corvette tax!
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06-09-2016, 04:43 PM
#24
Just an FYI, upon closer reading of the rebate I don't think it applies when you purchase only the pads.
The rebate is for the "1-Click Brake Kit" which I believe includes rotors.
The pads still look like a good deal and I'm looking forward to getting and installing them. If the rebate is driving you to purchase you may want to investigate it further.
Cheers
The rebate is for the "1-Click Brake Kit" which I believe includes rotors.
The pads still look like a good deal and I'm looking forward to getting and installing them. If the rebate is driving you to purchase you may want to investigate it further.
Cheers
06-09-2016, 05:51 PM
#25
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joeybsyc (06-09-2016)
06-09-2016, 08:06 PM
#26
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I bought 1521s from Adam and I am glad I did. I am very happy with the low dust and stopping power. It's probably the difference between buying a Snap-on tool vs. a Harbor Freight tool. Both probably will do the job for a while, but which tool would you really rather have.
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Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com (06-09-2016)
06-09-2016, 09:32 PM
#27
Drifting
Tell yourself whatever you want... I'd rather have the ones that work better and cost less. I know that my car stops as well as it ever has, and makes virtually NO dust, even on gloss black wheels. Even if the more expensive ones kept the dust down as well as these (which they do not) They still are THREE times as much money, and the PowerStops even include new spring clips. PowerStop isn't some fly-by-night company, and I have no worries they are going to do any harm to my rotors. (read the reviews on any forum, Amazon, etc. ) Virtually EVERYONE who has ever used them loves them.
If you prefer to spend 3 times more money by all means go for it, I'm sure they work well too...but don't try to say there is anything wrong with the PowerStop Z26's because there is not. They work as they're supposed to, and won't break the bank.
If you prefer to spend 3 times more money by all means go for it, I'm sure they work well too...but don't try to say there is anything wrong with the PowerStop Z26's because there is not. They work as they're supposed to, and won't break the bank.
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06-10-2016, 04:53 AM
#28
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Are you in the manufacturing business? All Carbotech pads for the C4 to C7 come with NRS technology. Here is a link so, you understand http://www.nrsbrakes.com
When you buy pads from china and put them on your American made car you are correct.
This test is a slap in the face to Carbotech. Who produces 100% made in the USA brake pads in Concord, NC. They also employees people in the USA ..
This test is completely unscientific and a joke. I could do the same thing and completely taint the process and achieve results that are completely different than this.
More importantly than dust, how about stopping ability from 60 MPH to 0 or 120 to 65 MPH... Ay test on that? Because the dust is a marginal difference. Do we know that the Power stop dust is non- corrosive?
Carbotech brake pads are extremely rotor friendly and contain non-corrosive brake dust, that’s something that has been unmatched by any other brake pad in the industry.
I just had a customer who uses Carbotech XP10 compound send me a set of Z26 pads to use the backing plates to make him another set of XP10's, which are rated at 1500 deg F. The customer said, "these street pads came nowhere near 1500 degrees and faded out in 4 laps. FOUR laps! No way this stuff is good to 1500 degrees . If you are looking for a cheap low dust pad for the street have at it but, in know means is this pad superior to the 1521 compound. Price yes but we will wait and see what rotors look like in 7,000 miles.. Because do you know what a set of new rotors cost for this particular car....?
When you buy pads from china and put them on your American made car you are correct.
This test is a slap in the face to Carbotech. Who produces 100% made in the USA brake pads in Concord, NC. They also employees people in the USA ..
This test is completely unscientific and a joke. I could do the same thing and completely taint the process and achieve results that are completely different than this.
More importantly than dust, how about stopping ability from 60 MPH to 0 or 120 to 65 MPH... Ay test on that? Because the dust is a marginal difference. Do we know that the Power stop dust is non- corrosive?
Carbotech brake pads are extremely rotor friendly and contain non-corrosive brake dust, that’s something that has been unmatched by any other brake pad in the industry.
I just had a customer who uses Carbotech XP10 compound send me a set of Z26 pads to use the backing plates to make him another set of XP10's, which are rated at 1500 deg F. The customer said, "these street pads came nowhere near 1500 degrees and faded out in 4 laps. FOUR laps! No way this stuff is good to 1500 degrees . If you are looking for a cheap low dust pad for the street have at it but, in know means is this pad superior to the 1521 compound. Price yes but we will wait and see what rotors look like in 7,000 miles.. Because do you know what a set of new rotors cost for this particular car....?
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06-11-2016, 10:12 AM
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I too am tired of the brake dust on my Z51 wheel. I end up washing the car just because my black wheels look so bad after a couple hundred miles. I'm ready to order some Powerstops but unsure if I'm ordering correct one on Autoanyting or Amazon.
Amazon
Power Stop Z26-1474A Z26 for front @ $95.05
Power Stop Z26-1718 Z26 for rears @ $60.66
Auto Anything
Power Stop Z26-1001 for front @ $64.49
Power stop Z26-1718 for rear @ $62.99
Not sure why there is such a big price difference on the front between the two sites. Unfortunately the Autoanything fathers day 20% discount doesn't work on these items either. Any clarification is appreciated.
edit: Sorry, I followed this link from another thread and didn't realize I was in the Z06 forum.
Amazon
Power Stop Z26-1474A Z26 for front @ $95.05
Power Stop Z26-1718 Z26 for rears @ $60.66
Auto Anything
Power Stop Z26-1001 for front @ $64.49
Power stop Z26-1718 for rear @ $62.99
Not sure why there is such a big price difference on the front between the two sites. Unfortunately the Autoanything fathers day 20% discount doesn't work on these items either. Any clarification is appreciated.
edit: Sorry, I followed this link from another thread and didn't realize I was in the Z06 forum.
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06-11-2016, 10:25 AM
#31
Drifting
You'll love your new Powerstop Z26's.
06-11-2016, 09:21 PM
#32
Drifting
Thread Starter
I too am tired of the brake dust on my Z51 wheel. I end up washing the car just because my black wheels look so bad after a couple hundred miles. I'm ready to order some Powerstops but unsure if I'm ordering correct one on Autoanyting or Amazon.
Amazon
Power Stop Z26-1474A Z26 for front @ $95.05
Power Stop Z26-1718 Z26 for rears @ $60.66
Auto Anything
Power Stop Z26-1001 for front @ $64.49
Power stop Z26-1718 for rear @ $62.99
Not sure why there is such a big price difference on the front between the two sites. Unfortunately the Autoanything fathers day 20% discount doesn't work on these items either. Any clarification is appreciated.
edit: Sorry, I followed this link from another thread and didn't realize I was in the Z06 forum.
Amazon
Power Stop Z26-1474A Z26 for front @ $95.05
Power Stop Z26-1718 Z26 for rears @ $60.66
Auto Anything
Power Stop Z26-1001 for front @ $64.49
Power stop Z26-1718 for rear @ $62.99
Not sure why there is such a big price difference on the front between the two sites. Unfortunately the Autoanything fathers day 20% discount doesn't work on these items either. Any clarification is appreciated.
edit: Sorry, I followed this link from another thread and didn't realize I was in the Z06 forum.
Front Z26-1474A $63.99
Rear Z26-1718. $61.97
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06-12-2016, 11:56 PM
#34
Burning Brakes
I would like to see data on stopping power. I drive kinda spirited and stopping power is more important to me than brake dust. The stock pads seem pretty good at stopping and not fading when you get them hot.
Is there any comparison test data published?
Is there any comparison test data published?
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06-13-2016, 12:06 PM
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I used to run cheaper ceramic pads as street pads on my vettes. I ran Hawks for a while. Great in the sense of low dust, but those Hawks were tough on the rotors over time. I saved some bucks on the pads, but later spent the bucks on the rotors.
I've run Carbotech 1521s ever since then - and have for several years now. Great low dust pad, which is in fact rotor friendly.
If these new powerstop pads are low dust and prove to be rotor friendly, then they will be a nice addition - and it's great to have multiple choices; I'd certainly welcome it. Competition is a good thing.
I won't make a move to them though until I can learn more about the rotor wear with them. Learned that lesson with the Hawks.
I've run Carbotech 1521s ever since then - and have for several years now. Great low dust pad, which is in fact rotor friendly.
If these new powerstop pads are low dust and prove to be rotor friendly, then they will be a nice addition - and it's great to have multiple choices; I'd certainly welcome it. Competition is a good thing.
I won't make a move to them though until I can learn more about the rotor wear with them. Learned that lesson with the Hawks.
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06-13-2016, 02:35 PM
#36
Drifting
The Powerstops have been available for years and available for many different makes and models. No reports of any premature rotor wear or problems of any kind. I really believe they really are the best $125.00 you can spend on your vette.
06-13-2016, 08:34 PM
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I used to run cheaper ceramic pads as street pads on my vettes. I ran Hawks for a while. Great in the sense of low dust, but those Hawks were tough on the rotors over time. I saved some bucks on the pads, but later spent the bucks on the rotors.
I've run Carbotech 1521s ever since then - and have for several years now. Great low dust pad, which is in fact rotor friendly.
If these new powerstop pads are low dust and prove to be rotor friendly, then they will be a nice addition - and it's great to have multiple choices; I'd certainly welcome it. Competition is a good thing.
I won't make a move to them though until I can learn more about the rotor wear with them. Learned that lesson with the Hawks.
I've run Carbotech 1521s ever since then - and have for several years now. Great low dust pad, which is in fact rotor friendly.
If these new powerstop pads are low dust and prove to be rotor friendly, then they will be a nice addition - and it's great to have multiple choices; I'd certainly welcome it. Competition is a good thing.
I won't make a move to them though until I can learn more about the rotor wear with them. Learned that lesson with the Hawks.
If you want a quality aftermarket pad take a look at the Carbotech 1521 pad. Low dust stops like OEM if not better and last longer. 100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your paint or wheels.
If interested let me know I will be happy to help you.
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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06-13-2016, 08:39 PM
#39
Drifting
No need to pay the Corvette tax. PowerStop Z23's or Z26's work as good or better than any aftermarket or OEM pad and are about $125 a set (or less) shipped to your door.
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06-13-2016, 09:17 PM
#40
Drifting
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I used to run cheaper ceramic pads as street pads on my vettes. I ran Hawks for a while. Great in the sense of low dust, but those Hawks were tough on the rotors over time. I saved some bucks on the pads, but later spent the bucks on the rotors.
I've run Carbotech 1521s ever since then - and have for several years now. Great low dust pad, which is in fact rotor friendly.
If these new powerstop pads are low dust and prove to be rotor friendly, then they will be a nice addition - and it's great to have multiple choices; I'd certainly welcome it. Competition is a good thing.
I won't make a move to them though until I can learn more about the rotor wear with them. Learned that lesson with the Hawks.
I've run Carbotech 1521s ever since then - and have for several years now. Great low dust pad, which is in fact rotor friendly.
If these new powerstop pads are low dust and prove to be rotor friendly, then they will be a nice addition - and it's great to have multiple choices; I'd certainly welcome it. Competition is a good thing.
I won't make a move to them though until I can learn more about the rotor wear with them. Learned that lesson with the Hawks.
I will be able to give you a direct comparison of rotor wear as I put more miles on my ZO6. I have Carbotech 1521s on one side of my car and Powerstop Z26 on the other side. This be a equal test with the rotors being exposed to the exact same braking and mph. When I get enough miles I will provide pictures of each side and measure the thickness of the rotors.