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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 05:48 PM
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Which Power Stop brake pads do you guys use for street driving, Z23 or Z26? I do not track my car. Also, should I have rotors resurfaced with 14,000 miles on car?

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According to this thread, the only difference between the two is the backing material on the pad. I went with the Z26 because it's a minimal cost difference.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...26-or-z23.html

If you haven't had any brake issues and don't track the car, I can't imagine you'll need any rotor work after that few miles. Just pop 'em in.
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I went with Z26 and I don't track my car. Minimal cost difference. love them !!!!
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I agree, Z26 whether you track or not based on minimal cost difference.
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 07:49 PM
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Z26

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...owerstops.html
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Anybody know who’s got the best prices? Also on their web site they ask if you have co-cast or full cast rotors, how do you know which you have? My car is an early build 2014.

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Watch Amazon...their prices sometimes take a huge dip. I got the rotor and pad kit for under $390...(today its $609).

You need to let us know if you are a StingRay or a Z51 - if you are a 2014 Z51 (like me) and you want both rotors and pads - you will need this kit cause you have the 2-piece rotor (early original design):

Power Stop K6532-26 Z26 Street Warrior

If you just want pads (again if your a Z51) then here are the product numbers:


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I bought the Z26 before I knew the Z23 even existed, based on positive feedback at the time (two years ago). I have had no issues and recommend them for street use.
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Put a want in the C7 For Sale section.

I found brand new in-the-box Z26 Powerstops there for $115 shipped (yes, they were)
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