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Nov 14, 2005 | 04:36 PM

spille85

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Brake Pads

I just finished tuning the vette...and I have decided to replace the brake pads. I own a 79 L82 vette.....new owner here......I was wondering guys what kind of pads i should purchase...any suggestions..not very familiar with the different brake pad materials....any input would be greatly appreciated....marty

Nov 14, 2005 | 04:40 PM

GDaina

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Do net get the metalic or semi metalic

Nov 14, 2005 | 05:27 PM

Fubba

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A lot of guys are using organic brake pads. I don't know much about the subject. Just interested as I need to replace mine as well.

Nov 14, 2005 | 05:28 PM

Fubba

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A lot of guys are using organic brake pads. I don't know much about the subject, just interested as I need to replace mine as well.

Nov 14, 2005 | 06:57 PM

MidShark

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Most guys run the organic pads (including me) becuase it's a lot cheaper to replace the pads than the rotors.

Rich

Nov 14, 2005 | 09:25 PM

GUSTO14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spille85

I just finished tuning the vette...and I have decided to replace the brake pads. ......I was wondering guys what kind of pads i should purchase...any suggestions..not very familiar with the different brake pad materials....marty

I'm using Hawk HPS on my '73 (VB&P) and have had no problems. Good bite and little dust. They are ocassionally noisey, but not so often to be an issue.
I also just installed EBC Green Stuffs on my 2000 and like them even more. They are not an ultra high performance pad, but there is no noise and little dust. Bite is at least as good as the Hawk's without any noise and less dust.
I also concur with those that choose the organics for routine use. They are very quiet with very little dust and tend to be very inexpensive. VB&P also carries them. They will fade pretty quickly under heavy usage, but are more than adequate on the street under normal usage.

Good luck... GUSTO