Brake job
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Brake job
I have a 2012 grand sport convertible want to change the brakes
I do not track the car what are the best pads and do I have to resurface the rotors I almost forgot it has 27,000 miles
I do not track the car what are the best pads and do I have to resurface the rotors I almost forgot it has 27,000 miles
Last edited by okgo; Jan 3, 2021 at 02:27 PM.
Drifting
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From: Davis CA
I replaced pads last week for an upcoming track day. If your caliper bolts are like those on my 11 GS then they were hard to remove because of some original factory locktite on the bolts. I needed a pipe extension for more leverage. Just want to give a warning.
Lots of opinion here about pads. Your rotors are most likely fine if you currently stop without vibration. You should probably replace brake fluid if you haven’t done so.
Lots of opinion here about pads. Your rotors are most likely fine if you currently stop without vibration. You should probably replace brake fluid if you haven’t done so.
Burning Brakes
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From: Tampa FL
Auto Zone Duralast Gold Pads and fluid exchange and bleed. Bleed LR-RF....RR-LF ( Inner port first ....then outer port )
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motive-Prod...gAAOSwWWxY~ths
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St. Jude Donor '25-'26
For a street car chose dustless ceramic pads and the above suggestion to bleed the brakes with new fluid is something you definitely should do.
While you are at it do the Ranger method for the clutch fluid if you have a manual transmission.
While you are at it do the Ranger method for the clutch fluid if you have a manual transmission.
Last edited by Keppler; Jan 3, 2021 at 08:32 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
For a high quality low dust performance street brake pad take a look at the Carbotech 1521 brake pad 100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels, paint or rotors. Carbotech brake pads are 100% made in the USA and can be ordered online here http://ampdautosport.com/brake-pads/corvette/ or call me at 216-780-8825. The part numbers you need are front CT1185-S and rear CT1185R-S Listed under C6 ZO6. Use promo code z28 at check out to receive your forum discount.
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. 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. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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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. 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. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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Adam Adelstein
Amp’D Autosport.com
Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
PH:216-780-8825.
Email: sales@ampdautosport.com
Web Site & Direct ordering http://ampdautosport.com/
All major CC and Pay Pal accepted.
Check out Promo code:z28
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I just did all 4 in my 2008 Z06 with 38k miles.
No one in OKC would turn the rotors due to the cross drilled holes. So, I bought 4 new rotors from GM.
Bought the full set of Carbotech bobcat 1521 1 piece pads.
Very good pads, no noise, low dust, great feel. A little expensive in my opinion.
These are great street pads, but they dont have the same initial bite as the factory padlets. These are not track pads either, I noticed a difference after a few 150mph hard stops. But they are great for a street car. They are great for my weekend drag strip habit, but not for road racing.
Very good pads.
No one in OKC would turn the rotors due to the cross drilled holes. So, I bought 4 new rotors from GM.
Bought the full set of Carbotech bobcat 1521 1 piece pads.
Very good pads, no noise, low dust, great feel. A little expensive in my opinion.
These are great street pads, but they dont have the same initial bite as the factory padlets. These are not track pads either, I noticed a difference after a few 150mph hard stops. But they are great for a street car. They are great for my weekend drag strip habit, but not for road racing.
Very good pads.
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I did not change my rotors as they were still in good shape. I also did not resurface them.
I also did not do any break-in or re-bedding (maybe should have). But I also have not noticed any change or decrease in stopping power.