Yes, I know, there are a 1,000 posts on this. She's on jack stands with rotors removed. I've got to turn the rotors and replace pads today. It's an '02 DD, no track time. OEM's or Z51's? I don't drive it hard at all. Thanks for your help.

Dave

 

So what are you asking for? Do you need a write up so you can perform this service?

 

Try try this one.
Do a search Im sure you will find others.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...replacing+pads

 

I think he's asking what pads are recommended for his type of driving...

 

I still run the OEM pads and while they are a good pad they put out a ton of dust. When I swtch out I will be going with AC Delco Ceramics. Not quite as good stopping power but much less dust. My car is also a daily driver with just spirited driving around town.

 

I use Raybestos Quiet Stops.

 

Hawk makes some great pads. Street, ceramic, and track pads.

 

Thanks guys. I was asking about which pads would do me the best. I stopped at the local bowtie dealer and priced the OEM's and the GM Ceramics. I was surprised to find teh Ceramics to be less expensive than the OEM's. I think I'm going to go with the Ceramics.

Now, another question: I was told that it is best to buy new rotors rather than have mine turned. This is not the norm to me, though I am fairly new to this C5 world, it seems rotors can be turned until they reach their limit. Or, is it really best to replace the rotors with the pads. I really do hate sounding this dumb, but don't want to do half a job it it's the right thing to do with these cars.

I really appreciate your help.

Dave64

 

Use the OEM Z06 pads.

 

Ceramic pads with new rotors.

 

I have NAPA ceramic pads and the dust is significantly less noticable than that which I got from the OEM pads on my '00 Coupe.

Secondly, I've heard and read that you seldom if ever really need to turn the rotors. Understand that brake pedal pulsations are more likely due to brake pad build up on the rotor, rathter than warped rotor.
It's been suggested to perform mutiple hard stops to burnish / burn / srub off the build up on the rotors. Also have seen suggestions that if your rotors are really bad, you should purchase new instead of turning the old ones.

 

BSI Has good prices on zinc coated rotors/ceramic pad kits.
here is the link:
www.bsibrakes.com

 

The GM ceramics are great, I use them on the street.

It use to be that a new rotor was only like ten bucks more than turning a rotor. So everyone would say, get new ones. But, they have gone up in price this summer.

Can't say if its really needed or not in your situation. But, its still not that expensive and it may save you some headaches as well as they will be 100%. So, I'd say get new ones.

If you want some bling, the drilled ones look great, GM sells them as "performance" rotors and they are pretty good. They just need a coat of high temp paint to keep the hats and edges from rusting. Others have zinc coated ones that don't require any prep and won't rust.

If you want solid rotors, try rockauto.com for good prices.
www.rockauto.com



Don't forget to flush with good fluid!

 

carbotech direct replacment pads for front and rear.

1521 compound for stret use. ct731f $110+ shipping.
ct732 r $95 + shipping.


Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™: The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. Bobcat 1521™ compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.

bottom line. no 10% discount for this special offer. it is what it is a great deal. last day.

 

These pads are perfect. No squeal, low dust, great performance for street.

They work a whole lot better with slotted rotors and you'll get a much firmer and safer feeling pedal with stainless braided lines.

Regardless of what pads you choose be sure to bed them properly.

 

Hey guys, I have a quick question for you about changing brake pads on my C5: Once I get the car off the ground and the wheels off, is it all pretty typical GM type design I'm going to encounter? I've been changing out brake pads on cars for several decades, seems like I occasionally run into a situation that needs something different like a certain size hex or something. But, I mean, is there anything really out of the ordinary on a corvette that I need to know or be prepared for just because it's a corvette?

 

Stick with the same pads you have now and you won't need to turn the rotors. GM does not recommend turning the rotors when changing the pads unless there is rotor damage.

From the manual:

Important

• The disc brake rotors do not require refinishing as part of routine brake system service. New disc brake rotors do not require refinishing. Do not refinish disc brake rotors in an attempt to correct the following conditions:
  • Brake system noise - squeal, growl, groan
  • Uneven and/or premature disc brake pad wear
  • Superficial or cosmetic corrosion/rust of the disc brake rotor friction surface
  • Scoring of the disc brake rotor friction surface less than the maximum allowable specification

Bill

 

Based on your described usage the cheapest aftermarket ceramic pads from one of your local parts stores will be more than adequate. Call them all and find who has the best price....

Any one of the aftermarket pads will be able to activate the ABS and for "light" street driving you'll be good to go.

I've used the Auto Zone Morse ceramics for years several years of very aggressive back roads driving and they are fantastic. Problem is they don't sell any ceramics for the C5 today.

I use race pads for the track, but the cheapest ceramics I can find for the street.

Regarding your rotors, I would probably just put the new pads on the existing rotors as they are. I doubt they even need to be turned.

Rick

 

AC/Delco Durastop ceramics....
low dust and adequate stopping...