Brake Pads choice
03-05-2018, 02:52 PM
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03-05-2018, 03:01 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
But the carbotech last a lot longer I heard, with NO discoloring.I guess in this situation you don't get what you pay for? I'd rather pay more with no discoloring and not worry about changing my pads for a very longtime. [especially if you pay to have them done] I'm very OCD and the worst for me is DISCOLORING ROTORS don't even want to think about it. Just my opinion What ever makes you happy and confident. I guess its all a preference
03-05-2018, 03:04 PM
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03-06-2018, 09:29 PM
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Powerstops have less dust then the Carbotechs and cost less.
Here’s a test that I did a few years back.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rake-dust.html
Here’s a test that I did a few years back.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rake-dust.html
03-07-2018, 02:32 PM
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03-07-2018, 05:26 PM
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That's the only time i see a rust color appearing , water or sometimes what ever i use as a quick detailer will make them turn brownish , however , once you touch the brakes , it comes off again . Unlike the dust from the stock pads .
03-12-2018, 08:03 PM
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Power Stop Z26-1405 Z26 Extreme Performance Carbon-Ceramic Brake Pad Fronts . This is on the Z06 , check to see if they will fit Z51 package
03-12-2018, 09:07 PM
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Thanks for the informative thread! 
I put my Power Stops on over this past weekend. The brakes were easy, it was cleaning up everything in the wheel wells that was time consuming.
Harbor freight had a sale over the weekend, I picked up a torque wrench for the lugs and a set of punches on Saturday, did brakes on Sunday.
I put my Power Stops on over this past weekend. The brakes were easy, it was cleaning up everything in the wheel wells that was time consuming.
Harbor freight had a sale over the weekend, I picked up a torque wrench for the lugs and a set of punches on Saturday, did brakes on Sunday.
03-12-2018, 11:00 PM
#34
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May be a bit late for you but for others, while the wheels are off, cleaning them well and then ceramic coating the barrels and the spokes will keep that final bit of brake dust from collecting on the wheels. I virtually never clean my wheels any longer. Carbotech 1521s plus Ceramic Coating=nirvana.
03-18-2018, 04:56 PM
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Doing the brake pads now , stupid question i guess but......do you apply the lube to the side of the pads that face the brake rotor or the "smooth "side of the pad ?
03-18-2018, 05:02 PM
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Last edited by Mr. Gizmo; 03-18-2018 at 05:03 PM.
03-18-2018, 05:06 PM
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do not put the grease on the pad that faces the rotor. The grease goes on the back side of the pad that the piston in the caliper presses against and on the metal edges of the pad that slide along the caliper. Do not use brake cleaner on the rotor. If that gets on the caliper it will ruin the finishing. Lightly sand the rotor and use isopropyl alcohol you might buy at the drug store and soak a paper towel with it and wipe down the rotor.
03-18-2018, 05:19 PM
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Just go go slow and take your time. For me the most time consuming part of the job was cleaning the wheels while they were off the Car.
03-18-2018, 06:17 PM
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do not put the grease on the pad that faces the rotor. The grease goes on the back side of the pad that the piston in the caliper presses against and on the metal edges of the pad that slide along the caliper. Do not use brake cleaner on the rotor. If that gets on the caliper it will ruin the finishing. Lightly sand the rotor and use isopropyl alcohol you might buy at the drug store and soak a paper towel with it and wipe down the rotor.
question is , does it matter ? If so , ill jack it up again and redo it . Another question i guess is , does the inner pad also have the "clip " in the lower position ? Sorry for asking guys , i guess i should have paid more attention before doing this .
03-18-2018, 09:04 PM
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Well heres another Dumb question , i was feeling so good that i managed to install the new pads with little difficulty , after putting the wheel back on ( front ) i see the "ear " or Clip on the pad and its at the top , i thought to myself i don't remember it being that way before , i checked the other wheel with the old pads on it , sure enough , that "clip " is on the bottom question is , does it matter ? If so , ill jack it up again and redo it . Another question i guess is , does the inner pad also have the "clip " in the lower position ? Sorry for asking guys , i guess i should have paid more attention before doing this .
question is , does it matter ? If so , ill jack it up again and redo it . Another question i guess is , does the inner pad also have the "clip " in the lower position ? Sorry for asking guys , i guess i should have paid more attention before doing this .Check out youtube. Do search on c7z06 pad replacement. You’ll see what I am talking about
As as far as clips. You may also be referring to the wear sensor. They look like a little hook. Those were on the inside pad of each pad facing downward as I recall. Just in case that’s what you are referring to. If you want take a picture of the clip and post it. And that can help me guide you.
Last edited by Mr. Gizmo; 03-18-2018 at 09:14 PM.