Classic-Chevy-Guy

Is the size of the GS Brake Pads the same as the 2016 Z06?

Need brake pad dust relief!!!

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Yes... the same.

If you want a quality aftermarket pad I recommend the Carbotech 1521 pad. A low dust pad that is rotor friendly and performs like OEM if not better under thresh hold braking and last longer. 100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your paint or wheels. This pad also contains NRS technology. Carbotech uses NRS technology on all C4, C5, C6 & C7 front and rear brake pads.

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

If interested let me know I will be happy to help you.

Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ 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.

Bui

Probably best to call up a dealership for this one to verify. If they tell you the wrong size and it doesn't fit, you can blame them on it.

I recommend Powerstop Z26's. Had my brand new OEM ones swapped out before I left the dealership while they were installing my Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+'s.

Tires:
4x Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+'s Tires: 1130$
Mount + Balance = $100

Brakes:
Front + Rear Powerstop Z26's: $120
Front Brake Swap: $110
Rear Brake swap: $110

JerryU

Adam is a Forum Vendor and I can attest to the quality of the made in USA Carbotech 1521's and his support. Have had mine for over 2 years, stop better when cold and IMO as good when hot. At least 80% less dust from what I have found. I was having to clean my OEM Z51 pads, that I lived with for a ~year, ever 100 miles. If I did not the brake dust would pit my black wheels and was hard to remove. With the Carbotech 1521's I clean the wheels only when I wash the the car. What little dust is there washes right off and no pitting.

I will replace my planned GS pads as soon as I get the car with Carbotechs from Adam. The "made in US pads" cost more than the pads "made in China." But if you can't do the brake job yourself you'll probably pay the dealer more than the cost of the pads for the install.

The install on a Vette is easy to do yourself, I'll have my pads and install after I pick up the car.

blown81bu

i got my brake pads in but from a 2015 z06 for my GS

a 16 z06 shows a different part number..anyone know the difference?

Joy c7

We just changed our pads on a 16 Z06, the 15s have the same part # these were Powerstops.

blown81bu

I think there is a smidge different in size

Joy c7

I bet they are the same pads as a Z06.