well it's finally time for some new brakes..i got some major squealing going on..and it kind of embarrasing..i was wondering which ones do i get that won't cost me an arm and a leg..Thanks guys..

 

Are you asking what brake PADS to get?

San

 

guess i should have been more specific..Yes pads only..sorry..

 

What is you intended use? Track, street, canyon carving, etc? If street only many here like ceramic pads for quiet operation and minimal dusting.

San

 

well she's my DD..and i do like to hit the the track every now and again..Which brand name is a good one..and also where is a good place to buy from..

Thanks..Jonathan..

 

Buy street pads and swap out the pads for track use. There's no such thing as a street/track pad IMHO.

Hawk ceramic or the GM ceramic pads make little noise or dust and are rotor friendly. For a more aggressive street pad I'd look at Carbotech. I run the Carbotech Bobcats on my other car.

For track pads you can look at Carbotech Panthers but I read rave reviews of the Cobalt pads on the racing forum.

San

 

There are several Forum vendors that sell GM ceramics--Gene Culley, Parts Taxi, et al. If you're looking for Hawk ceramics, other Forum vendors such as DarinU, Hinson, East Coast Performance, et al

 

For the street. bobcat 1521 track xp8 i will be happy to answer all of your questions.

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.

For the track xp8
Carbotech XP8™ (1108™)
A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range (200°F-1350°F+). Carbotech XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. Outstanding initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance, very rotor friendly with 100% non-corrosive dust. Excellent as a front brake pad for lighter ITA, ITB, ITC, SRF, H4, H5, and other cars that weigh less than 2,400lbs. Perfect for novice, intermediate and advanced track day (HPDE) use with any tire, and can still be driven safely to and from the track. There are several vehicles that use XP8™ on the street, autocross, and at track day (HPDE) events. Carbotech does NOT recommended XP8™ as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. XP8™ is also a great rear brake pad for almost any race car (Spec Miata-T1/T2/CMC). XP8™ is a great compound on the front & rear of most open wheel and sports racers.

 

I have a C6 that had brakes that would squeel to a stop. I just installed the Hawk Quiet Slot Rotors along with the Hawk ceramic pads. What an unbelievable difference. You can hear a pin drop when I come to a stop. No braking sounds at all!! Stops on a dime. Well worth the little extra money. Very minimal brake dust also.