Brake Pads$$$
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Brake Pads$$$
I need some front brake pads badly on my LT4. I called around and the original equipment AC Delco's are like $220. I dont have that $$ to spend right now. Are there any cheaper pads that are just as good as the originals. And what is the proper technique for breaking in new pads.
Also what year did they make the ZR1 brakes standard, and is that why its so expensive.
Also what year did they make the ZR1 brakes standard, and is that why its so expensive.
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From: No more yankee my wankee, the Donger is tired!
Hawk HPS or EBC green.
J55 calipers became standard in 95. The pads are the same for the J55 and JL9 calipers. Just the throat is a different width and the calipers are a bit larger in size overall.
J55 calipers became standard in 95. The pads are the same for the J55 and JL9 calipers. Just the throat is a different width and the calipers are a bit larger in size overall.
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From: Lusby MD
Melting Slicks
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From: Lancaster PA
Raybesto makes a good product and can be found at Pep Boys. The PG series is what they call Professional Grade and is a very good pad. If you would like your wheels to stay cleaner you might want to try the Quiet Stop ceramic pads. Either one should cost less than OE.
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by 87Clwy
MAM has OEM for 89-96 front, $129; they also have non-OEM for $79. It's a little cheaper and I'm sure other's can provide advice on other places to look. 
gotta love the corvette tax.
Racer
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From: Iowa Go Hawks
Originally Posted by CF6873
Raybesto makes a good product and can be found at Pep Boys. The PG series is what they call Professional Grade and is a very good pad. If you would like your wheels to stay cleaner you might want to try the Quiet Stop ceramic pads. Either one should cost less than OE.
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St. Jude Donor '06
I got the PFC z rated from autozone, about $200 for 4, but free lifetime replacement. Grip great when warm (much better than stock), but will squeak if you don't heat them up every 2 weeks or so. If you are planning on autocrossing at all i'd definately reccomend them.
