Brake Longevity

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Jun 10, 2008 | 02:03 PM

autoxnut

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From: Broken Arrow Oklahoma

Brake Longevity

I just turned over 60,000 miles on my 2005 Z51 with the original brake pads. Because of other posts on this forum citing replacement at lower miles and experience with other vehicles (non-Corvette) brakes going out after only 30,000 miles, I decided I would replace the brakes. I was amazed to find all the original pads worn nice and evenly and 1/8 inch of pad thickness still left on all the pads! My guess is these pads would have been good for at least another 10,000 miles. Way to go GM! These pads would occasionally give a low pitched growl under certain braking conditions, but I never found this to be a problem.

Jun 10, 2008 | 03:46 PM

VET4LES

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From: San Clemente CA

Good news. I'm sure you are easy on the brakes as I am. I had a Firebird that I replaced the front pads at 60,000 miles. I hope I'm as lucky as you with my C6.

Jun 10, 2008 | 05:19 PM

Boomer111

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From: Bay Area Ca.

My 96 4 Runner has all original brake equipment, with 156,000 miles on the odometer!! Still has lots of pad left too.

Fluid changes only.

Jun 10, 2008 | 11:17 PM

CMY SIX

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those $400 to $600 brake jobs are the biggest scams garage's got going

Jun 10, 2008 | 11:41 PM

kev1n

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just curious, how much to pads/rotors for z51 replacement cost ?

Jun 11, 2008 | 05:54 AM

patton

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Originally Posted by CMY SIX

those $400 to $600 brake jobs are the biggest scams garage's got going

get a price on pads for an 07 z06

Jun 11, 2008 | 07:09 AM

timd38

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I hate brake dust, so I have replaced the pads on every car I have a week after I get them with ceramic's.

My wife thinks I am nuts and most likely so will most of you, buts that's OK.