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Anybody got the actual part number for the Carbotech 1521's for the Grand Sport?
Thanks,
Phil
Part numbers are for C7 GS iron rotors front CT1405 rear CT1718 they can be found on my site ampdautosport.com under C7 ZO6 or just call me at 216-780-8825 to order.
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Last edited by Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com; 07-23-2017 at 01:52 PM.
Thinking of changing as well. I put Carbotech pads on my 2014 Z51. Question, are the new 2017 Grand Sport pads installed with the two sided tape between the piston and the pad like the 2014 was? They were a pain to remove.
Had the same issue with my September 2013 built Z51! The fronts. as you note, were a bit of a PIA. Fortunately they stopped using that tape, late in 2014 so for sure 2015's and later don't have it!
Had the same issue with my September 2013 built Z51! The fronts. as you note, were a bit of a PIA. Fortunately they stopped using that tape, late in 2014 so for sure 2015's and later don't have it!
Changing my Grand Sport pads was a SNAP!
I want to change out the pads too. I have never lifted my Grand Sport. What is the best way to lift in order to change out the brake pads?
For just brakes I used a small hydraulic jack on a jack pad and raised each tire separately ~1 inch off the ground. Put my short jack stand under the right spot on a cross member but still kept the jack in place with a slight load. Have to use it to drop the car anyway when finished with that wheel.
When I did the back wheels put a chock in front and back of the front wheel (bricks can work) and took it out of gear and released the parking brake. Jacked up a wheel and that allowed me to turn the rotor to use a sanding block on the rotors. Not trying to remove metal just old pad material; <5 minutes per wheel.
The dust from the stock brake pads does not bother me at all. I clean my '17 GS regularly anyway, and cleaning the wheels is always part of that chore. Plus I don't really care if they collect a some brake dust.
For the Forum Guys Gals that don't mind bending over for about 10 Minutes? The proper brush helps..
2nd Vette same brush from Wally World.Rince with brake clean spray.
The dust from the stock brake pads does not bother me at all. I clean my '17 GS regularly anyway, and cleaning the wheels is always part of that chore. Plus I don't really care if they collect a some brake dust.
Originally Posted by DALE#3
For the Forum Guys Gals that don't mind bending over for about 10 Minutes? The proper brush helps..
FWIW, for the ~year I lived with the stock Z51 pads, if I didn't clean the dust every ~100 miles found it was pitting my black wheels.
Switched to Carbotech 1521 and 80-85% less dust and what was there did not pit the wheels. Cleaned wheels only when I washed the car.
Should have changed much sooner!
Switched to Carbotech 1521 and 80-85% less dust and what was there did not pit the wheels. Cleaned wheels only when I washed the car.
Should have changed much sooner!
Appreciate the part #and damage issue's look out
The Proper Brush works.Gotta clean that Barrel of the rim and AND Wipe off that Caliper for that NEW Car Look.Rather spend on full length skirts,Thanks
I put the Powerstop Z26 pads on mine (finally), and the insane brake dust issue has ben resolved. After about 500 or so miles, there is not even near the amount of dirt on the wheels as I would get with 50 miles of the Brembo pads. This does come at a slight performance cost though, as the Powerstop's do not have the initial bite that the Brembo's had, and require higher pedal pressure to achieve the same amount of braking. They are totally acceptable for street and spirited street driving though, and don't seem to fade when thrashing them in the twisties. I am just amazed at how clean my wheels are now though!
^^^ That is exactly what I found. I had ~2 1/2 years experience with Carbotech 1521s after a waiting a full year to replace the OEM Pads on my 2014 Z51. The dust reduced 80 to 85% and did not pit my black wheels. In that first year my wheels not only looked bad if I did not clean them every ~100 miles, the OEM pad dust caused pitting!
I have a somewhat unique braking requirement. When I leave my home I travel 2 miles on a 25 mph limit road so the engine heats up at least to some degree but not the brakes. I then merge into traffic that is travelling 65 to 70 mph on a 4 lane divided highway. After I enter and travel less than 100 yards I make a right turn onto another rural road. With the Carbotech pads I was used to excellent cold pad high "g" stops with moderate pressure. Better than the OEM pads I lived with for a year. I'm sure those log trucks in the line of traffic were happy I wasn't causing folks to require braking because I made a slow turn!
For my new Grand Sport I bought Powerstops Z26 pads because of price and many forum members saying they stopped fine (which I found they did when hot.) However should have realized when the Powerstop Z26 literature said good through 1500 F they were closer to a racing pad that need to be hot to stop well. The Carbotech 1521's say operating range from ambient to 800 F, they are not for tracking.
After 900 miles realized with the Powerstops I was using more braking force and not as confident in the high "g" stop I make several times a day. I bought Carbotech 1521s for the Grand Sport. After several weeks and many trips though my "cold pad stop" the confidence and reduced peddle force is back.
Understand folks who are not looking for colder pad performance may think they are fine-there choice. But the Carbotech 1521s are worth the price, IMO.
For part numbers see Post #21 and PM Adam, a Carbotech Forum Vendor. He knows his stuff and gives a discount.
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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
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
^^^ That is exactly what I found. I had ~2 1/2 years experience with Carbotech 1521s after a waiting a full year to replace the OEM Pads on my 2014 Z51. The dust reduced 80 to 85% and did not pit my black wheels. In that first year my wheels not only looked bad if I did not clean them every ~100 miles, the OEM pad dust caused pitting!
I have a somewhat unique braking requirement. When I leave my home I travel 2 miles on a 25 mph limit road so the engine heats up at least to some degree but not the brakes. I then merge into traffic that is travelling 65 to 70 mph on a 4 lane divided highway. After I enter and travel less than 100 yards I make a right turn onto another rural road. With the Carbotech pads I was used to excellent cold pad high "g" stops with moderate pressure. Better than the OEM pads I lived with for a year. I'm sure those log trucks in the line of traffic were happy I wasn't causing folks to require braking because I made a slow turn!
For my new Grand Sport I bought Powerstops Z26 pads because of price and many forum members saying they stopped fine (which I found they did when hot.) However should have realized when the Powerstop Z26 literature said good through 1500 F they were closer to a racing pad that need to be hot to stop well. The Carbotech 1521's say operating range from ambient to 800 F, they are not for tracking.
After 900 miles realized with the Powerstops I was using more braking force and not as confident in the high "g" stop I make several times a day. I bought Carbotech 1521s for the Grand Sport. After several weeks and many trips though my "cold pad stop" the confidence and reduced peddle force is back.
Understand folks who are not looking for colder pad performance may think they are fine-there choice. But the Carbotech 1521s are worth the price, IMO.
How would you say the dust level of the 1521's are compared to the Z26's?
How would you say the dust level of the 1521's are compared to the Z26's?
I see no difference. Both are very light and I was only cleaning my 2014 C7 wheels with the Carbotech 1521's when I washed the car. That was for ~2 1/2 years. Would say the same with the Grand Sport. And I am not easy on pads as I live in a rural area and make a lot of fast stops with little traffic decelerating from 55 to 60 mph at most intersections.
Perhaps why I was having to clean my September 2013 built 2014 C7 Z51 pads with every two trips into town ~35 miles round trip and another 10 each trip going from store to store so every ~100 miles. As important to the appearance the OEM pads, were pitting my black wheels.
I lived with the OEM pads for a year before changing, real PIA. No pitting with the little dust left with the Carbotech 1521 pads.
I have a 2017GS. I don't track my car. I want quiet and low dust. Can you give an update? I found comments that Power-Stop pads squeal.
Have you changed? Any squeal? Thanks for you input.
07-23-2017, 01:36 PM
That is exactly what I found. I had ~2 1/2 years experience with Carbotech 1521s after a waiting a full year to replace the OEM Pads on my 2014 Z51. The dust reduced 80 to 85% and did not pit my black wheels. In that first year my wheels not only looked bad if I did not clean them every ~100 miles, the OEM pad dust caused pitting! 
