[Z06] Brake dust
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Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale
Brake dust
tried to search for this but was unsuccessful...
I got my Z about a month ago and have noticed the brake dust is insane! After washing my wheels about 100 miles later they are black. I owned an FBody before this car which had chrome ZR1 wheels and they didnt get this dirty so quickly...
- Is it that my pads are ****ty? I dont know what pads are on there bc I bought the car used. What kind of pads should I get? Hawke?
- Also, while Im at it, what seem to be the most popular drilled/slotted rotors for this car?
thanks
I got my Z about a month ago and have noticed the brake dust is insane! After washing my wheels about 100 miles later they are black. I owned an FBody before this car which had chrome ZR1 wheels and they didnt get this dirty so quickly...
- Is it that my pads are ****ty? I dont know what pads are on there bc I bought the car used. What kind of pads should I get? Hawke?
- Also, while Im at it, what seem to be the most popular drilled/slotted rotors for this car?
thanks
Racer
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From: UT
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
Racer
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From: NC
the OEM pads were designed for track use and dust heavily......I switched to GM ceramic pads, as they are fine for street driving.....based on others' comments, though, I would not use ceramics on the track....
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Racer
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From: Fort Lauderdale
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
You say avoid drilled rotors, but Eradispeeds are drilled though
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Racer
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From: Fort Lauderdale
Originally Posted by Dr.Ron
I use ceramics on the fronts and the dust has been reduced 95%...For non-track (roadracing) street driving, they're fine..
Melting Slicks
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From: Warrick County IN
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Gene at Fred Beans had a special for the front and rears. They are a supporting vendor and great to deal with. GM Parts Direct also has them but I think Gene has a better deal. Look on the side post for the link to both places.
I put the ceramic on mine at about 200 miles and not a bit of problem or dust.
EDIT: The part numbers are
Front 88909667 $57.84
Rear 88909668 $36.42
These prices are off the www.gmpartsdirect.com web site. I think Gene at Fred Beans had them for a better price and shipping.
I put the ceramic on mine at about 200 miles and not a bit of problem or dust.
EDIT: The part numbers are
Front 88909667 $57.84
Rear 88909668 $36.42
These prices are off the www.gmpartsdirect.com web site. I think Gene at Fred Beans had them for a better price and shipping.
Last edited by 04Z16; Nov 26, 2005 at 06:52 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Saratoga Spgs, NY 12866 NY
From Fred Beans I did the full setup and it looks great with little dust 
||--Genuine GM Ceramic Brake Pads--||
88909667 – Front ceramic pad kit
88909668 – Rear ceramic pad kit
Both front and rear ceramic pad kits 113.53 shipped!
AC Delco Performance Drilled/Slotted
88926731 – RF rotor
88926732 – LF rotor
88926733 – RR rotor
88926734 – LR rotor
Front and rear rotor sets 247.10 shipped
||--Genuine GM Ceramic Brake Pads--||
88909667 – Front ceramic pad kit
88909668 – Rear ceramic pad kit
Both front and rear ceramic pad kits 113.53 shipped!
AC Delco Performance Drilled/Slotted
88926731 – RF rotor
88926732 – LF rotor
88926733 – RR rotor
88926734 – LR rotor
Front and rear rotor sets 247.10 shipped
Drifting
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From: WA
I put 3 coats of wax on the wheels. I wipe the dust off once every two weeks on the front wheels and once a month on rears, after washing the car. It not too bad, I keep them pretty clean and it is not that much work (well, except for the intial waxing). Don't want to give up braking perf so I live with it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ventura County CA
Originally Posted by DWS'03Z
the OEM pads were designed for track use and dust heavily......I switched to GM ceramic pads, as they are fine for street driving.....based on others' comments, though, I would not use ceramics on the track....
Racer
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by Z28STYLE23
those that have done the ceramic change how much did braking power reduce??
virtually nil for street driving imo...the shop I go to used some higher end aftermarket ceramics on my car though...not sure if that makes any dif
Last edited by why_ask_why; Nov 28, 2005 at 07:23 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ventura County CA
Originally Posted by why_ask_why
virtually nil for street driving imo...the shop I go to used some higher end aftermarket ceramics on my car though...not sure if that makes any dif
but I went with the GM product: 88909667 – Front ceramic pad kit & 88909668 – Rear ceramic pad kit.
Intermediate
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You lose a little bit of braking power, but likely not enough to be noticable. If you want to compare it go stand on your brakes with the stock pads and you'll more often than not kick on the ABS. I have yet to kick the ABS on with the ceramics.
They are still more than adequate for street driving.
They are still more than adequate for street driving.
Burning Brakes
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From: GOCC - Rebels Without A Clue Santa Barbara, CA
Safety Car
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I got mine from Autozone and they are great! Another benefit with ceramic pads is they don't squeak like the stock pads. The stock pads are so embarassing in slow traffic with light brakes they squeal like a pig. Not anymore!
