Low Dust Brake Pad Recommendations
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Low Dust Brake Pad Recommendations
I have a 2016 3LTZ51 and am looking for low dust brake pads. Right now driving around the block with the stock pads the wheels look like I drove 100 miles. What is out there that stops as good or better and doesn't dust like an Arizona dust storm? Searching the forum is a waste of time since all you seem to get is vendors trying to sell their stuff, I would like to hear from fellow owners of the car.
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I went with Powerstop Extreme Z 26 pads. Stop almost as well as OEM Brembo pads but with very little dust. Put over 2000 problem free miles on them so far.
Carbotech is also used by many. A little pricier than Powerstop though.
Carbotech is also used by many. A little pricier than Powerstop though.
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...and we now have vote #3 (for Powerstop Z26). Mine have been on now for ~4½ years and I have no complaints. Stopping power is unchanged for the type of driving I do, dust is reduced almost completely, and they were reasonably priced.
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I have had great luck with Carbotech 1521 pads.
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Me too. Put them on in 2014 about 1 week after I got the car. Clean and trouble free. No break-in period.
As a note: I put them on my 2007 Corvette too, worked great.
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I run PowerStop Z23 on my Z51. The Z26 is the same compound, the only difference is the backing shim, in theory the Z23 are quieter. Compared to OEM they have a touch less bite but the overall stopping power is the same. No comparison in dust levels... the PowerStops are nearly dust-free as advertised. I have them on my truck and the wife's car as well, highly recommended.
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PowerStops here as well. Virtually no dust. I also had the 1521's and was disappointed in amount of brake dust. Better than OEM but not that much better. PowerStops virtually leave nothing behind. However, i would not use them if you are tracking the car. I put the brembo's back on for track days and you can definitely tell a difference. The initial bite of the brembo's is greater than the powerstops, but they still stop very well, just not as good as brembo's and I don't think they would hold up on a track day.
BTW it's SUPER easy to change them yourself. I can barely put gas in the gas and I was able to change the pads. Jack car, take off lugs, use a small punch tool and knock out the pins, i think there is a bolt also, and then pads slide out. Takes me about 10-15 minutes per wheel.
BTW it's SUPER easy to change them yourself. I can barely put gas in the gas and I was able to change the pads. Jack car, take off lugs, use a small punch tool and knock out the pins, i think there is a bolt also, and then pads slide out. Takes me about 10-15 minutes per wheel.
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For a high quality low dust performance street brake pad take a look at the Carbotech 1521 brake pad 100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels, paint or rotors. Carbotech brake pads are 100% made in the USA and contain NRS Technology Here is a link to explain further what NRS technology is exactly: http://www.nrsbrakes.com
Carbotech brake pads can be ordered by calling me at 216-780-8825 Or order direct Here Ampd Autosport | One of the Largest Internet Retailer of Carbotech Per – Amp'd Autosport Use promo code z28 at check out for your forum discount.
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.
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Carbotech brake pads can be ordered by calling me at 216-780-8825 Or order direct Here Ampd Autosport | One of the Largest Internet Retailer of Carbotech Per – Amp'd Autosport Use promo code z28 at check out for your forum discount.
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.
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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.
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THIS…love the Power Stop….great performance and hardly any dust at all.
