[Z06] Brake dust
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Seminole FL
St. Jude Donor '12
This might be a dumb question, but if the car is on the lift, do the wheels need to come off to install the new pads? I'm annoyed by the brake dust (despite the Wheel Wax which helps) and the squeal.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: NC
Originally Posted by Fluid Flight
are you saying ceramics provide less brake performance?
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: CT
I am not sure what I will do when it comes time to do brakes.
I have access to any AC DELCO part working for a parts store.
Akebono's are supposed to be good. I'd dispose of the rotors and put fresh one's on. No sense in compromising. They're not that expensive.
I have access to any AC DELCO part working for a parts store.
Akebono's are supposed to be good. I'd dispose of the rotors and put fresh one's on. No sense in compromising. They're not that expensive.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lancaster County PA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Originally Posted by J Z06
I'd dispose of the rotors and put fresh one's on. No sense in compromising. They're not that expensive.
Or at least have them turned down.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: CT
Turning them takes away material, making them thinner and easier to warp(less heat dissipation(sp?)) therefore....fresh rotors will go on. If my originals are in good condition when I replace them, I'll sell them on here.
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Racer
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From: san jose california
Originally Posted by 2MchFun
Lots of guys switch to ceramic brake pads. They are not quite as good as the stock pads, but are a LOT less dusty.
As far as rotors go, Baer Eradispeeds seem very popular, but are not cheap. If you plan to track your car much, Hawke pads are good, avoid drilled rotors - they crack
As far as rotors go, Baer Eradispeeds seem very popular, but are not cheap. If you plan to track your car much, Hawke pads are good, avoid drilled rotors - they crack
