rwj383

Ok, 20k miles on our 2011 SC606 Callaway-optioned Grand Sport coupe, brakes are worn, front especially.

What's on the car: 6-piston front, 4-piston rear silver-powdercoated calipers, massive cross-drilled rotors, individual puck pads.

I call the dealer to order rotors & pads for front. They need VIN#, end up selling me:
Front Rotors GM# 22812086 ACDelco# 177-1126 Cross-drilled rotors
Front Pads GM# 88909667 ACDelco# 17D731CH Standard pad (not puck pads)

I told the dealer parts guy that the car had the puck pads and HD rotors, ZO6 style. He said the parts he was selling me would work. I took everything home, got wheel off, and for sure these pads arent going to work in these calipers.

I do not have the Callaway Big Brake option, I know that for sure. I believe I have the HD/Z06 brakes though, but why is this standard duty parts coming up with my VIN?

Anyone run into this? Input?

Thanks

Robert

0Callaway Chris

Pads are unique in compound, Z06 to GS. But either will physically fit.

The dealer should be able to source the right pads by using the SPI Label info, or simply plugging GS into their system.

I hope this helps

rwj383

Thanks Chris. Which aftermarket padlet would you recommend for aggressive street use? Stick w stock semi-metallic, or a Hawk PC ceramic, or other? And, does the GS have a brake pad wear system, a padlet with a wear sensor/circuit? If so, which aftermarket accommodates this?

Thanks Chris, et al

oldmansan

Carbotech will likely chime in here.

San

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

I would go with a 1 piece design not the pucks. Take a look at the Carbotech 1521 compound in 1 piece design. I will be happy to help you give me a call at 216-780-8825.

We set out to redesign the new One Piece all on our own. We wanted to make sure it was perfect and even more user friendly. This new design will drop right into the caliper and you don't have to take out the caliper pins or spring clips. The spring clips are critical in keeping the brake pad square to the rotor surface and ensuring that the pads slide smoothly along the pins. The spring clips also assist in reducing the noise inside the caliper.

This new one piece will make changing pads a lot faster and easier. The newly designed Carbotech One Piece will give longer pad life and a little more bite as well. We are molding the new One Piece pad just like we do with all the C6, C5, and C4 brake pads.

We are also using industry leading NRS technology. If you're not familiar with NRS technology it gives molded pads up to 8 times stronger sheer strength vs. conventional molded brake pads and riveted pads. NRS technology also helps in reducing noise and vibration of the brake pad inside the caliper as well as aiding in longer wearing pads. We use NRS technology on all C6 & C5 front and rear brake pads.

Here is a link to explain further what NRS technology is exactly: http://www.nrsbrakes.com


F $290 R $246 Less 5%.

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