Brake replace
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Portland OR
Brake replace
How maney miles can one expect to get on a set of brakes for a 2001 vert.Does the front brakes ware out before the rear brakes and should they all be replaced at the same time.I have 43k on them now and the vette is not tracked and it is not a daily driver.Information will be much appreciated.Any adea about cost for replacement?
Thanks
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I recently replaced my pads. The rears still had a little left but my front pads were worn to the limit. My car has 46000 miles.
Hawk HPS pads are popular and thats what I went for. If you search for Hawk HPS pads there are some deals from Forum vendors at present.
I posted aHow To when I replaced my brakes and rotors which you might find useful
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...nd-rotors.html
Hawk HPS pads are popular and thats what I went for. If you search for Hawk HPS pads there are some deals from Forum vendors at present.
I posted aHow To when I replaced my brakes and rotors which you might find useful
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...nd-rotors.html
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,148
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From: Portland OR
DeeGee I picked up on your write up on your brake job and stashed it in my favorites. Thats what got me to thinking about my brakes.Great write up and I know it will very much help me
Thanks for the information
Thanks for the information
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
It all depends.....
Remember that mileage has nothing to do with how soon pads need to be replaced. A driver who spends most of his time on the highway is using no brakes at all, whereas a person who lives around and drives on many hilly roads will burn up brake pads much more quickly.
This is why brake pad life can span a wide range of vehicle miles. Your best bet is to check your pad thickness every so often and change when necessary.
This is why brake pad life can span a wide range of vehicle miles. Your best bet is to check your pad thickness every so often and change when necessary.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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Dave68 makes a good point. My mileage was 21k around the Vegas freeways with little brake use but the rest on British roads where the brakes are in use all the time.
