Need Advice Tires and Brake pads
11-13-2017, 10:19 AM
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Need Advice Tires and Brake pads
Just looking for some info on this subject,2008 z06 thinking about new tires and brake pads in the spring,the dust is driving me nuts I just turn 4900 miles on car Sunday and I thinkk is time for tires to Any Recommendations would be great Thanks
11-13-2017, 10:46 AM
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While your tires may have "aged out" why would you need brakes at 4900 miles? Is it a track car?
11-13-2017, 11:00 AM
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I would also consider new tire sensors, there getting old.
11-13-2017, 11:47 AM
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Looks like you only drive about 500 miles per year, so.....
Tires: although not "worn out", your tires are 9 years old and need to be replaced. Any Michelin or Bridgestone tires in ZO6 sizes are some of the forum favorites.
Brake pads: OEM pads on Grand Sports & ZO6's are some of the best performing pads, but the dust is awful. Since you say you don't race (or any track days?) I would recommend ceramic pads. 90% less dust, but definitely NOT to be used on the track.
Tires: although not "worn out", your tires are 9 years old and need to be replaced. Any Michelin or Bridgestone tires in ZO6 sizes are some of the forum favorites.
Brake pads: OEM pads on Grand Sports & ZO6's are some of the best performing pads, but the dust is awful. Since you say you don't race (or any track days?) I would recommend ceramic pads. 90% less dust, but definitely NOT to be used on the track.
11-13-2017, 12:07 PM
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For a quality aftermarket pad I would recommend the Carbotech 1521 pad 100% made in USA. Low dust performs like OEM and is 100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels or paint.
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. 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. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
Can order by calling me at 216-780-8825 or direct at http://ampdautosport.com/brake-pads/corvette/ Use promo code z28 at check out and receive 5% forum discount.
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. 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. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
Can order by calling me at 216-780-8825 or direct at http://ampdautosport.com/brake-pads/corvette/ Use promo code z28 at check out and receive 5% forum discount.
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Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
PH:216-780-8825.
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11-21-2017, 12:45 PM
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Looks like you only drive about 500 miles per year, so.....
Tires: although not "worn out", your tires are 9 years old and need to be replaced. Any Michelin or Bridgestone tires in ZO6 sizes are some of the forum favorites.
Brake pads: OEM pads on Grand Sports & ZO6's are some of the best performing pads, but the dust is awful. Since you say you don't race (or any track days?) I would recommend ceramic pads. 90% less dust, but definitely NOT to be used on the track.
Tires: although not "worn out", your tires are 9 years old and need to be replaced. Any Michelin or Bridgestone tires in ZO6 sizes are some of the forum favorites.
Brake pads: OEM pads on Grand Sports & ZO6's are some of the best performing pads, but the dust is awful. Since you say you don't race (or any track days?) I would recommend ceramic pads. 90% less dust, but definitely NOT to be used on the track.
Most folks out here go with DuraLast ceramic pads if they are not playing hard and want minimal dust.
11-21-2017, 12:57 PM
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For the Z06 and GS
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Autozone Duralast Gold, Ceramic
Good padlets, and as dustless as your going to find anywhere.
Front: DG1419
Rear: DG1419A
$ 112 + Tax (all 4 wheels)
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Autozone Duralast Gold, Ceramic
Good padlets, and as dustless as your going to find anywhere.
Front: DG1419
Rear: DG1419A
$ 112 + Tax (all 4 wheels)
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Last edited by Turbo6TA; 11-21-2017 at 01:06 PM.
