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May 31, 2009 | 02:33 AM

#21

TXC6Z51

Racer

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From: Midland Texas

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Originally Posted by danl72

Big price difference. I would go with Gene and replace it yourself.

I order a set from Gene last week and just haven't gotten around to putting them on yet.

May 31, 2009 | 08:58 AM

#22

BBinFla

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From: Venice Florida

Just finished installing new Z51 rotors and ceramic pads from Gene yesterday and bedded the pads and so far I am very happy with their stopping power but I don't road race so I can only say that for the street and drag racing they will be fine.

May 31, 2009 | 04:40 PM

#23

pTr73

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Melting Slicks

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From: The Lost Borough, NYC

This morning I was having a conversation with another vette owner, he told me the ceramics can mess up my rotors? I dont know how knowledgeable he is but is this true? I dont see how they can damage the rotors, especially pads that are manufactured by GM.

May 31, 2009 | 05:23 PM

#24

oldmansan

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From: Los Alamitos California

St. Jude Donor '09

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Originally Posted by pTr73

I don't think there is any substance to your fell Vette owner's statement. Others here have experience with the ceramic rotors and I think this kind of problem would have surfaced long ago if it were true.

San

May 31, 2009 | 05:43 PM

#25

KevinZ51C6

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From: Tacoma WA

So does Kevlar have better stopping power than the ceramic? I was thinking of going with the EBC Yellowstuff pads for street use.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Jun 1, 2009 | 10:38 AM

#26

Carbotech Adam

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From: Cleveland OH

St. Jude Donor '11,'13

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Originally Posted by KevinZ51C6

So does Kevlar have better stopping power than the ceramic? I was thinking of going with the EBC Yellowstuff pads for street use.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I would take a look at this pad for the street.

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, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. 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. Bobcat 1521™ compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.