Brake Pad Suggestion?
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Brake Pad Suggestion?
I was wondering if anyone could tell me why the stock brake pads make so much dust? Do they produce so much dust because the they are crap? Also I am needing new pads soon. I drive my car on the street but I take on some twisty back roads often where I really do use my brakes, id say its just a bit shy of tracking my car when Id o this. Should be street friendly but able to handle some pretty decent duty and rotor friendly if thats something to even worry about. Car is a 2017 Grand Sport 1LT.
Thanks,
Joe =)
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Joe =)
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Powerstop Z26 pads here. Minimal dust, especially compared to the stock pads. Nice pad for aggressive street with no squealing or squeaking. Initial bite when cold isn't as good as stock, but fine once a little heat gets into 'em.
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The stock pads are very aggressive for an OEM pad and they obviously favored performance over dust/noise. They are made by Ferodo which are always dusty, but can handle high heat and some light-duty track use. I loved the stock pads besides for the ridiculous levels of dust and occasional squealing in my parking garage at work.
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Another vote for the Powerstop Z-26 pads. I bought my Z-51 in LA and drove north to my home in NorCal. Next morning I am admiring my new Vette, and thinking what a terrible job the dealer did on detailing my wheels. After reading a few complaints about excessive dust I went with the Powerstops, and am glad I did. Virtually dust free and no difference in braking power.
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I was wondering if anyone could tell me why the stock brake pads make so much dust? Do they produce so much dust because the they are crap? Also I am needing new pads soon. I drive my car on the street but I take on some twisty back roads often where I really do use my brakes, id say its just a bit shy of tracking my car when Id o this. Should be street friendly but able to handle some pretty decent duty and rotor friendly if thats something to even worry about. Car is a 2017 Grand Sport 1LT.
Thanks,
Joe =)
Thanks,
Joe =)
If you want a quality low dust pad I would recommend the Carbotech 1521 100% made in the USA. Non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels or paint.
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.
Can order by calling me at 216-780-8825 or direct at http://ampdautosport.com/brake-pads/corvette/ Use promo code z28 at check out and save $$.
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Here's a 5% discount code they emailed me: 6868474061590848
Last edited by Kracka; Sep 12, 2017 at 08:19 AM.