We are blessed in many ways being part of the corvette community but in some cases it is almost too much of a good thing. I am going to need to get pads and rotors soon and the struggle is real lol. There are so many options and many of them are the right option meaning that there is a surplus of great parts to choose between. It is kinda like when someone starts looking in to a cam and realizes there is literally hundreds of choices.

 

If you are the DIY on the brakes, I understand your challenge. If a Vette shop is doing, I suggest using their recommendation.

 

I'll throw in a recommendation for KNS brakes. They make their own high quality rotors made specifically for these cars, plus the pad of your choice. This is probably a good choice for most street cars.

 

I recently put in a Powerstop kit from Rock Auto. Came with everything needed for an easy install.

 

Educate yourself. You can ask for opinions and get 101 opinions.

Best to learn and make your own choices.

I have been through training with most of the best brake companies and here are the keys.

#1 buy the pad that best fits your use. A street pad is not great for track time nor is a track pad great for street. Read the different applications and pick the material that fits your use.

#2 Stick to solid rotors. The drilled holes do not cool more. The rotors are heat sinks and are made to absorbers the heat from the pads and more metal absorbs more heat.

Only do drilled for cosmetic look if you like.

Grooved are best if you was looks and performance.

GM and a few others offer a chemically treated rotor that helps prevent rust, a good smart choice.

#3 No matter what you buy bed or seat the pads in per the mfgs recommendation. Pads have directions on what to do. This process can make or break the future of you brake performance.

I see and hear all sorts of stuff on the web and to be honest not all mfgs are honest either. This is why a good quick education on modern brakes is important.

I generally use EBC or Hawk on my vehicles and prefer the GM treated rotors. But that is my own choice. It is based on what I was taught and the performance I received from them. They just work for my needs. This is where you need to match your needs.

Don’t over think it just shop smarter.

 

Make sure to address potential rusting before you install new rotors. I didn't and I regret it.

 

This is why I recommend the treated rotors.. Anodized can still also have rust issues.

AC Delco has a good rotor that is treated. Look for others with the same or similar process.

 

It depends on what you want to due with the car. City only driving? Taking it to the track? I drive on the track so I went with this.

AP Racing (2- calipers, 2- rotors, 2- steel brake lines) $5000. Front only. Does not include pads.

 

PowerStop sells a nice pad/rotor kit with everything you need, they also frequently run rebates and sales.

 

You will find many threads that discuss brakes and replacement parts. Take the time to do a search on the forum and learn all you can about the various options.

 

I was using Hawk blue pads with Centric slotted/cryo-treated rotors and was happy with that setup (just not the amount of dust).

When I upgraded to C6Z rotors I went to DBA 2-piece and bought some lightly-used Hawk yellow pads from someone on the C6 forum.

With your usage in mind (street only or street/track) you can look at your wallet and see what you can afford - prices are from mild to wild....