Brake pads...again...
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Brake pads...again...
I've read a lot of archived threads about pads...everyone has their favorite... I plan to replace my rotors with Stillen's (drilled)...I race my vette in the Fl. Corvette Challenge but I do not autocross...my car is a daily driver and I can't stand a lot of squeeling...any pads out there that will perform well but not get eaten up by drilled rotors ?...thanks all...
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Re: Brake pads...again... (golfboy1)
Try the NAPA Ceramix, they are pretty tough.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (CORKVETTE1)
Corky, they stop real good. The only thing wrong with them is that they are so tough, they will eventually wearteh rotors out more so than any other pad out there.
I have about 35,000 miles on them so far with no problems at all.
I had a panic stop once at about 90 mph, luckily the two cars behind me both had the same pads, we all stopped nice and straight while everyone else had to pull onto the shoulder to avoid hitting us.
I have a few pages from NAPA that gives all the specs, but I don't remember where I put them. As soon as I find them, I will scan and post them.
I have about 35,000 miles on them so far with no problems at all.
I had a panic stop once at about 90 mph, luckily the two cars behind me both had the same pads, we all stopped nice and straight while everyone else had to pull onto the shoulder to avoid hitting us.
I have a few pages from NAPA that gives all the specs, but I don't remember where I put them. As soon as I find them, I will scan and post them.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (CORKVETTE1)
Thanks from over here too..I didn't think about the pad tearing up the rotor..only the other way round... :D
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Re: Brake pads...again... (Mr Mojo)
Installed the NAPA ceramix last year and like them. But I don't race. No dust, very good pedal feel, smooth, and no noise.
I recently read an article about preventing brake squeal. Before installation, it recommended sanding the rotors with an orbital sander and 100 grit paper. Then clean with soap and water, and finally brake clean. Sand smooth and lubricate parts of the caliper that touch the pad backing plate. Then a careful break in process.
I recently read an article about preventing brake squeal. Before installation, it recommended sanding the rotors with an orbital sander and 100 grit paper. Then clean with soap and water, and finally brake clean. Sand smooth and lubricate parts of the caliper that touch the pad backing plate. Then a careful break in process.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (Jim Holbrook)
NAPA Ceramix are not cheap. I don't remember for sure, but I think the rears were $70 and the fronts $90. A forum member is a NAPA dealer and shipped them to me much cheaper than the local NAPA dealer. I don't recall who, sorry.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (golfboy1)
I've read a lot of archived threads about pads...everyone has their favorite... I plan to replace my rotors with Stillen's (drilled)...I race my vette in the Fl. Corvette Challenge but I do not autocross...my car is a daily driver and I can't stand a lot of squeeling...any pads out there that will perform well but not get eaten up by drilled rotors ?...thanks all...
:seeya
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Re: Brake pads...again... (lemans396)
Perfomance Friction pads. Z compound
CAUTION:They work very well but must be hot to get full effect.
CAUTION:They work very well but must be hot to get full effect.
Running them on my '74 Corvette, love em!
I've run the street PF pads on cars and trucks in the past, they are also teriffic...always quiet, and super stopping power.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (no_radio)
First, thanks to all for the responses...I just priced the NAPA Ceramix today..front =$115.29 and rear = $73.99....I looked at the PFZ's but 9 out of 10 folks say they do squeek and are not all that great for regular daily driving which is 95% of the time for me...I don't autocross at all...my mechanic isn't that crazy about the Ceramix cause the sets he installed all came back for loud squeeking...go figure...anyway thanks again.... :D
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Re: Brake pads...again... (golfboy1)
From research and experience, squeeks are caused by improper installation. The rotors have to be clean. All metal to metal contact points must be smooth and high temp silicone grease. My Ceramix are dead quiet and extremely smooth. They were installed on the OEM rotors with 30,000 miles. I only sanded them with 100 grit paper.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (golfboy1)
You might check out EBC Greenstuff pads. They have a kevlar base and are pretty gentle on rotors (although a 140-50 slowdown, warped a set enough to need machining). No squeal, moderate dusting, I think they were about $80 from Tire Rack. I've got ~20K miles on a set and it looks like there's another 10K left on them. Rears only lasted about 12K miles so I went to NAPA Lifetime pads.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (golfboy1)
Save your money on those drilled rotors...I've seen more cracked drilled rotors than I can shake a stick at! Sure they look cool...but if you ever go to a track during the summer...
They sure look cool though!
They sure look cool though!
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Re: Brake pads...again... (John Row)
John Row...I've been thinking about EBC's as well...tried to IM you but it's not working...tell me, what would cause the rear pads to wear out so much before the front ?...generally it's the exact opposite...thanks...
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Re: Brake pads...again... (golfboy1)
John Row...I've been thinking about EBC's as well...tried to IM you but it's not working...tell me, what would cause the rear pads to wear out so much before the front ?...generally it's the exact opposite...thanks...
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Re: Brake pads...again... (Jim Holbrook)
Jim,
Call Craig at (732) 295-4800 for prices. He is a NAPA dealer and forum member.
Call Craig at (732) 295-4800 for prices. He is a NAPA dealer and forum member.
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Re: Brake pads...again... (golfboy1)
In browsing archives, appearently rear brake wear is a pretty common thing. I think it has to do with the e-brake using the same calipers. Could be the e-brake doesn't release completely. Another cause is that the ASR will apply brakes to the rear wheels to control spins.
My inside pads (against the caliper) wore about twice as fast as the outer pads. I could have swapped pads around to just about double the life if I had been paying attention. :rolleyes:
My inside pads (against the caliper) wore about twice as fast as the outer pads. I could have swapped pads around to just about double the life if I had been paying attention. :rolleyes: