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Jan 10, 2007 | 10:14 PM

#21

Klondike

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Don't know what pads are on my C4. Just got it last year and with 40k mioles on it I think they may be the stock originals, but they aren't very good what ever they are. I just put ceramics from Napa on my wifes Optima and they made a big difference in the stopping power vs. pedal pressure. No more black dust either, and just the slightest high freq. squeal in a light slow stop. I'm high freq. deaf anyway, so I had to really listen with the windows down to hear what my wife was talking about. So far I am liking them and am thinking of getting them for the Vette when I get tired of bending the firewall to make it slow down.

Jan 15, 2007 | 08:56 AM

#22

sweets

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after this trip to the forum with my question, it sounds like c4s have a brakeing problem. i guess ill be carefull untill i install ceramic pads!

Jan 15, 2007 | 09:42 AM

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BADDUCK

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From: One day you're a Comet...the next day you're dust... Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweets

after this trip to the forum with my question, it sounds like c4s have a brakeing problem. i guess ill be carefull untill i install ceramic pads!

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Jan 15, 2007 | 11:34 AM

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rocco16

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sweets

after this trip to the forum with my question, it sounds like c4s have a brakeing problem.

That would not be an accurate/fair statement.

It's more like the pads some owners have on their C4's have a problem meeting the high standards we forum members have placed on our very high performance automobiles.

Stock J55 brakes, with good pads, good rotors, good fluid properly bled, and careful assembly will yield excellent braking on a C4.

Larry
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Last edited by rocco16; Jan 15, 2007 at 11:37 AM.

Jan 15, 2007 | 11:44 AM

#25

torchred96

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Do the Bosch ceramics come with the anti rattle clips? One of mine is missing and it feels like the front end is falling out of the car.

thanks.
sam

Jan 15, 2007 | 09:11 PM

#26

G-Sting

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Originally Posted by torchred96

Do the Bosch ceramics come with the anti rattle clips? One of mine is missing and it feels like the front end is falling out of the car.

thanks.
sam

Yes they do. I found them nice and quiet, low dust with good street stopping.

Jan 15, 2007 | 10:18 PM

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9T3vert

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From: Palm Bay FL

No C-4 braking problems here. I just bought my '93 vert in Oct. and I am very impressed with the stopping power. I don't know what pads are on it, but judging by the excessive black brake dust, I would guess that they are nor ceramic.