Replacement Wilwood brake pads
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Replacement Wilwood brake pads
I have Wilwood brakes on all four corners of my 1968 convertible. The fronts are the D8-6 and the rear are the D8-4. The brake pads on the car now are Wilwood, 150-10546K BP-10 compound pads medium temp and 150-10547K BP-20 compound pads medium temp. The pads work great except they throw a lot of brake dust. These have been on the car since 2015 but only have about 2K miles on them. I don't race the car it is just a street driver. I would like to change the pads to something from Power Stop or Hawk that has less or reduced brake dust. Would like to go ceramic pads as well. I can not seem to find the correct part numbers for these pads from either Power stop or Hawk. Can anyone help me out or point me in the correct direction. A different pad with good qualities? Thanks.
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I have Wilwood brakes on all four corners of my 1968 convertible. The fronts are the D8-6 and the rear are the D8-4. The brake pads on the car now are Wilwood, 150-10546K BP-10 compound pads medium temp and 150-10547K BP-20 compound pads medium temp. The pads work great except they throw a lot of brake dust. These have been on the car since 2015 but only have about 2K miles on them. I don't race the car it is just a street driver. I would like to change the pads to something from Power Stop or Hawk that has less or reduced brake dust. Would like to go ceramic pads as well. I can not seem to find the correct part numbers for these pads from either Power stop or Hawk. Can anyone help me out or point me in the correct direction. A different pad with good qualities? Thanks.
https://www.knsbrakes.com/products/search/HB126
The Performance Ceramics should do the trick
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For a high quality low dust performance street brake pad take a look at the Carbotech 1521 brake pad 100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels, paint or rotors. Carbotech brake pads are 100% made in the USA and contain NRS Technology Here is a link to explain further what NRS technology is exactly: http://www.nrsbrakes.com
Carbotech brake pads can be ordered by calling me at 216-780-8825 Or order direct Here Ampd Autosport | One of the Largest Internet Retailer of Carbotech Per – Amp'd Autosport Use promo code z28 at check out for your forum discount.
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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Carbotech brake pads can be ordered by calling me at 216-780-8825 Or order direct Here Ampd Autosport | One of the Largest Internet Retailer of Carbotech Per – Amp'd Autosport Use promo code z28 at check out for your forum discount.
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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Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
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All major CC and Pay Pal accepted.
Check out Promo code:z28
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This would be the part numbers CT8 Brake Pad [REAR & FRONT] – Amp'd Autosport (ampdautosport.com)
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1521 and bobcat are same pad. Please call me at 216-780-8825 to discuss. I have them your price for 1521 is $184.00 for front. Rear is same.
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Yup, the C2/C3 disk brake pads are coded D-8 in most parts catalogs. That is why Wilwood calls them the D8 caliper.
I have the same setup and have noticed that the Wilwood pads need some heat in them for maximum effectiveness. I have considered swapping to some good NAPA pads, just never got motivated to do so.
Alot of aftermarket pads give up some intial grip for improved grip when hot. If you are not racing your car or doing repeated panic stops on the street, organics can be better.
Who makes a good c3 brake pad? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
I have the same setup and have noticed that the Wilwood pads need some heat in them for maximum effectiveness. I have considered swapping to some good NAPA pads, just never got motivated to do so.
Alot of aftermarket pads give up some intial grip for improved grip when hot. If you are not racing your car or doing repeated panic stops on the street, organics can be better.
Who makes a good c3 brake pad? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
Last edited by SteveG75; Mar 28, 2023 at 09:05 AM.
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A big thank you to everyone who helped me. I made a decision and bought the Power Stop Z23-008 for my Vette. I don't race or track the car, mainly I want a pad that stops good with little fade and virtually no brake dust. The Wilwood pads stop great but goodness they deposit a ton of brake dust, even in a short drive. Reason for the Power Stops. I also have a 2016 Vette. The OEM pads were terrible for brake dust. A few years ago I put on the Power Stops (The 2016) after reading about them in the C7 section. They are great. Almost no dust to speak of after a good drive and once I bedded then in a little the C7 will stop even better than the OEM pads. Again thanks to all especially SteveG75 for the information. Note: Got the pads at Rock Auto at a very good price.