Wich brake pad????
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Originally Posted by Scratch
Many here use these, ceramics, low dust, low noise...for general use/ driving. Not great for autocross or hard braking. Great for street 
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I put on slotted and cross-drilled rotors awhile ago and reused the stock pads to season the rotors. I planned to put ceramics on because of the stock pad dusting, but I've heard stories about ceramic's poor stopping ability. Now, I'm hesitant to use them.
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I've been trying to pay attention to the posts of Evil Twin who IMHO seems to know a great deal on this subject 
He doesn't like the ceramics because of discoleration on the rotors, so he uses OEMs with the soft compound. If you have seen pictures of his rotors ... Sweet! That's the direction I plan to go. Just my .02
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He doesn't like the ceramics because of discoleration on the rotors, so he uses OEMs with the soft compound. If you have seen pictures of his rotors ... Sweet! That's the direction I plan to go. Just my .02 pb
Last edited by p1999b; Jan 17, 2005 at 03:15 PM.
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I installed drilled/slotted rotors last spring, along with Ceramics, and so far, after about 10K miles, no discoloration of the rotor. However, a lot less brake dust, and the dust that is present, is gray and not as noticeable.
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Originally Posted by dragon84
DO we need to order these or can we get them at Autozone or a place like that?
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Originally Posted by C5 MANIAC
I believe PEP BOYS sells the ceramics. They run about the same price as Hawk Brake pads, which by the way is another good alternative you may want to look at.
Thanks Bro
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Originally Posted by sxe60
I put on slotted and cross-drilled rotors awhile ago and reused the stock pads to season the rotors. I planned to put ceramics on because of the stock pad dusting, but I've heard stories about ceramic's poor stopping ability. Now, I'm hesitant to use them.
As for the poor stopping ability...not true!! They just don't fare as well if your going to be doing alot of hard braking. I also have drilled/ slotted rotors...after a day of road racing (on a track)...my rotors turned a bluish color, and my brakes were fading, all by the end of the course, after a few hot laps...hard driving.
After a day of regular driving, my rotors look shiney and new again.
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HP-JNKIE,
Nice ride, love the wheels.
As far as brake pads go I was going to go ceramic as well but have since changed my mind. I am not a brake expert but I believe you give up a little to get less dust. Good luck with your decision.
Nice ride, love the wheels.
As far as brake pads go I was going to go ceramic as well but have since changed my mind. I am not a brake expert but I believe you give up a little to get less dust. Good luck with your decision.
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Originally Posted by mikes99corvette
How bout a group purchase on some Hawks
Why don't you start a new thread with that topic. It's bound to get a lot of input. I'd like to know more about Hawk pads myself. Just a suggestion.
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Took this from the Fred Beans thread in the C5 Parts section:
Front and rear ceramic pads – 49.88 each + 15.90 shipping. Total of 99.76 + 15.90 shipping.
Drilled and slotted rotors – 162.14 + 55.00 shipping
Z06 front brake pads – 88952008 – 99.47
Z06 rear brake pads – 12530688 – 46.54 – shipping for front and rear is 15.90
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Front and rear ceramic pads – 49.88 each + 15.90 shipping. Total of 99.76 + 15.90 shipping.
Drilled and slotted rotors – 162.14 + 55.00 shipping
Z06 front brake pads – 88952008 – 99.47
Z06 rear brake pads – 12530688 – 46.54 – shipping for front and rear is 15.90
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Fred Beans Pontiac Buick GMC
gculley@fredbeans.com or 610.495.1700
