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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 12:10 AM
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Hi all,

On my winter mod list it's the Z51 upgrade for my 03 coupe. I have the c6 Z51 brackets and rotors. I'm going to run my c5 calipers. What pads are you guys running with this set up?? It's a street car, no tracking.

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If you are not tracking it, the HAWK Performance Ceramic pads are a low visible dust and quiet pad and still have good bite for that sporty feeling on the street.

https://www.hawkperformance.com/pc-performance-ceramic
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If you are not tracking it, the HAWK Performance Ceramic pads are a low visible dust and quiet pad and still have good bite for that sporty feeling on the street.

https://www.hawkperformance.com/pc-performance-ceramic
Those traits are definitely what I'm looking for.
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Is my understanding correct that both the c5 and c6 Z51 calipers are the same size and both use the same pads? Any complaints with factory pads?
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C5 and C6 use the same pads. There is nothing wrong with the factory pad at all. If you're going through the trouble to upgrade, might as well put a nicer pad in was my thinking.
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