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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I've been running the Z06 brakes on my 2005 C6 for over two years, now. No track days or hard driving, just normal performance car stuff on the street. I was wondering if anyone has worn out the stock pads? Also, do these pads have the squeekers to alert that the pads are getting thin? Thanks.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Just bought the package from WCC, haven't installed yet. Did you notice an improvement over stock....was it worth it?
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Originally Posted by EuroRod
I've been running the Z06 brakes on my 2005 C6 for over two years, now. No track days or hard driving, just normal performance car stuff on the street. I was wondering if anyone has worn out the stock pads? Also, do these pads have the squeekers to alert that the pads are getting thin? Thanks.
no squealers on oem pads but on the replacement pads there were.look for over 50 k in your type of driving
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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When you're ready for pads check out CarboTech's one piece pads. I'm going to try them when mine are ready to change.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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When you're ready for pads check out CarboTech's one piece pads. I'm going to try them when mine are ready to change.
Aren't they pretty pricey?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by johnodrake
Aren't they pretty pricey?
ALL Z06 brake pads are pricey!

Did a search and found Carbotech Z06 front pads(1 piece) Bobcat series( their good quality street compound) for $231 for the set.

Gmpartshouse.com has OEM Z06 front padlets at their price of $285.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by patton
no squealers on oem pads but on the replacement pads there were.look for over 50 k in your type of driving
actually, not all of the pads have them but there should be 2 OEM pads on every caliper (one on each side) that have them
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by johnodrake
Aren't they pretty pricey?
Carbotech is in line with any other performance pad as far as price. performance we surpass please check out our product at
http://www.ctbrakes.com/faqs.html `10% discount for forum members.
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Originally Posted by carbotech adam
Carbotech is in line with any other performance pad as far as price. performance we surpass please check out our product at
http://www.ctbrakes.com/faqs.html `10% discount for forum members.
I have Carbotech Bobcats on my other car and I am hard on brakes. They are quiet and perform well. I have some Panthers as well but haven't had the opportunity to try them out yet. Carbotech will build you custom pads if you send them some backing plates. Ask me how I know. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase them again.

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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by robbiC5
Just bought the package from WCC, haven't installed yet. Did you notice an improvement over stock....was it worth it?
Let us know how they mount up and a picture would be nice too!
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by robbiC5
Just bought the package from WCC, haven't installed yet. Did you notice an improvement over stock....was it worth it?
Arent they on a 4-5 week backorder...Thats what it says on their site
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