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Old 03-29-2018, 09:04 AM
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I could not stand the rust/brown colored brake dust that would build up on the wheels of my '18 Grand Sport. Just driving a few miles would become a headache to clean them. I decided to film a video for my YouTube channel Ozzstar on how to swap out the original Brembo pads for an alternative less "dusty' option. I hope the video is helpful for anyone doing a brake job on their C7 Vette. The process is straight forward and fairly simple with just a few tools. Thanks for watching -Ozz

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Great video. Just in time since I plan on putting in my news pads this weekend.
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Thank you for the great videos! I love watching your videos. You are very natural in front of the camera and always describe things really well. Other people leave out some of the details that make some of these jobs seem more difficult than they are. I love that you give us lots of details without being overwhelming. Keep up the great work!
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Great video. Just in time since I plan on putting in my news pads this weekend.
Timing is everything! Thanks
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Thank you for the great videos! I love watching your videos. You are very natural in front of the camera and always describe things really well. Other people leave out some of the details that make some of these jobs seem more difficult than they are. I love that you give us lots of details without being overwhelming. Keep up the great work!
Thank you sir, your comment means a lot to me! -Ozz
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This will make things MUCH easier for me to change the "dust "pads out. Thanx
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Thanks for the post! I will use it when I do mine.
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Great video!! I have black machine face wheels and can't take the dust? I need to do this!!
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Thanks Ozz! Do you have a video for the air filter replacement?
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Great video!! I have black machine face wheels and can't take the dust? I need to do this!!
Yep the thing to do! Changed mine out on both C7's.

The stock pads are awful they dust really fast and it covers your car.
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I could not stand the rust/brown colored brake dust that would build up on the wheels of my '18 Grand Sport. Just driving a few miles would become a headache to clean them. I decided to film a video for my YouTube channel Ozzstar on how to swap out the original Brembo pads for an alternative less "dusty' option. I hope the video is helpful for anyone doing a brake job on their C7 Vette. The process is straight forward and fairly simple with just a few tools. Thanks for watching -Ozz

https://youtu.be/uKX7HMaCTKE
WAIT A MINUTE...I just ordered a 2019 GS LBR LT2...You mean I am going have to change pads on this too...like I did on my 2015 Z51 with Carbotech pads...I did not realize that there is a dust problem with the Bembro brake pads also...here I go again.
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