PowerStop Z26 vs Carbotech 1521 Brake Dust
06-13-2016, 09:38 PM
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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.
That will be great info. Thanks for doing this.
06-13-2016, 10:05 PM
#42
Drifting
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.
06-14-2016, 12:32 AM
#43
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Just ordered the 1405's front and 1718's rear
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06-14-2016, 08:25 AM
#44
Drifting
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06-14-2016, 11:18 AM
#46
Drifting
The non-Z51 Stingray has MUCH less dusty pad material to the point that swapping pads to Z26/Z23 would likely be unnecessary. Given you have a Z06, the pads are similarly dusty to the Z51, and the Z26 should help tremendously.
In fact one Z51 owner swapped to the non-Z51 pads and reported the same level of dust reduction as the Z26 (and much less than the 1521). However, the OEM non-Z51 pads are closer in cost to the 1521.
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06-15-2016, 08:06 AM
#49
Melting Slicks
I think Adam is a bit concerned....oh didn't they mention the entire test was running in circles to the right?
My perspective and I have several thousands of miles on my Z with the Carbotechs. The reduction of brake dust is significant. I typically go out each weekend for a run that is a few hundred miles and can see little to no dust when the run is complete, unless of course I get down real close and look. Very happy with the Carbotechs...
I drive very much like an enthusiast who loves the speed and pickup of his Z.
My perspective and I have several thousands of miles on my Z with the Carbotechs. The reduction of brake dust is significant. I typically go out each weekend for a run that is a few hundred miles and can see little to no dust when the run is complete, unless of course I get down real close and look. Very happy with the Carbotechs...
I drive very much like an enthusiast who loves the speed and pickup of his Z.
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06-15-2016, 09:07 AM
#50
Race Director
outstanding price/quality > no more dust > awesome thread 
06-15-2016, 09:37 AM
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06-16-2016, 12:23 AM
#53
Racer
I'm sure most here like me would absolutely make that choice if there was say a 50% premium to do so? - but when the premium is 400% and there is no clearly defined and objective product benefit (that I am aware of) - its pretty hard to justify that decision.
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06-16-2016, 02:57 AM
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Team Owner
06-16-2016, 09:59 AM
#55
Drifting
Thread Starter
I agree, what are they mixing gold dust in their pad compound.
06-16-2016, 10:27 AM
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Race Director
06-16-2016, 11:27 AM
#57
Drifting
Good grief, I wish I had known this before I got the Carbotech pads for my Z06. I priced out the Power Stop Z26 pads front and back at Amazon.com, which cost less than half what I paid for the Carbotech through a forum vendor and this is before the rebate is taken into account!! 
06-19-2016, 05:47 PM
#59
Drifting
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06-19-2016, 06:15 PM
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They grab with authority for street pads. Very linear feel. Initial bite maybe just a hair softer than the stock pads for the 1st 10 stops or so during the bedding-in process, now a very nice initial bite, equal to stock or slightly stronger. Did a 200 mile drive today in the sierras today, combination of fast sweepers and tight switchbacks with lots of elevation changes. Yes, there is brake dust. Claims that there is no brake dust with the PowerStops are not accurate. However, there is much less dust than with the stock pads, I'd say probably about 70-80% less. Not nearly as noticeable but still could use cleaning if you're as fussy as I am about car cleanliness. Also, the brakes are silent, unlike my stock pads which squealed mildly. I would definitely recommend these pads and I would personally buy these again.
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