Brake replacement
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
I used DBA rotors on my C6 Z06 and was very happy (both road and some HPDE days at Spring Mountain). They were a good price and held up well. I had a set DBA 5000 two piece rotors for the front that I got for an excellent price (on sale).
Other brands of rotors like Griodisk, Wilwood, Brembo, EBC and Stop Tech get good reviews also. I had Stop Tech on my Ford F-150 truck and was happy.
For pads, I really like CarboTech brake pads. I used their 1521 pads for the street. Excellent stopping, really liked the initial bite, rotor trendily, great modulation. On the down side, some (less than OEM) brake dust and occasional low speed squeal when cold. There are other pads that have less dust (HAWK) but seem to have less excellent stopping power. Adam from CarboTech is very helpful (he is on the forum).
Also, if you are happy with the way your Corvette preforms now - going all OEM is a strong option.
My current 2017 C7 Z06 Z07 has CCB rotors, so no experience with the C7 versions of the above.
Jim
Other brands of rotors like Griodisk, Wilwood, Brembo, EBC and Stop Tech get good reviews also. I had Stop Tech on my Ford F-150 truck and was happy.
For pads, I really like CarboTech brake pads. I used their 1521 pads for the street. Excellent stopping, really liked the initial bite, rotor trendily, great modulation. On the down side, some (less than OEM) brake dust and occasional low speed squeal when cold. There are other pads that have less dust (HAWK) but seem to have less excellent stopping power. Adam from CarboTech is very helpful (he is on the forum).
Also, if you are happy with the way your Corvette preforms now - going all OEM is a strong option.
My current 2017 C7 Z06 Z07 has CCB rotors, so no experience with the C7 versions of the above.
Jim
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
For street use only?
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I have a had really good luck with Power Stops . I am using their pads on my Z06 , pads and rotors of my wifes 2010 GT500 . Less dust than stock and for the driving that i do , they work great .
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I have been driving around with Girodisc rotors and Carbotech XP8’s for both tbe street and track for a few years and am very happy with the setup. Street manners are fine and the performance on the track is more than sufficient for my capabilities.
I recently got some XP12/10 pads for the track and 1521’s for the street to experiment with. If there isn’t a significant decrease in the amount of dust with the 1521’s I will switch back to the XP8’s.
I recently got some XP12/10 pads for the track and 1521’s for the street to experiment with. If there isn’t a significant decrease in the amount of dust with the 1521’s I will switch back to the XP8’s.
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Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
When I was tracking my C6 Z06 (2008) - I used the CarboTech 1521's for daily driving and swapped to XP8/XP10 (I think, might have been XP10/XP12) pads.
There is a benefit with staying within the Carbotech family and swapping pads but not rotors for track days - since CarboTech uses the same base compound (just alters percentages for different levels for heat performance), there is less problem with non-compatible build-up on the rotors. That meant that I could just swap pads without having to do a lot of rotor clean-up.
After a while I did end up using different rotors for track days also. Pretty easy once the wheel is off to change pads, rotors and flush some fresh brake fluid through.
I think you will find that the Carbotech XP pads are not very pleasant for daily driving - VERY squealy and lots more dust - not a problem on the track (or my 60 minute highway drive to the track), but around town, more noise than I wanted.
Cold braking on the XP pads was not terrible.
All this experience was with C6 Vettes, but I would assume that same for the C7.
I was always very happy with Carbotech pads and DBA (or OEM) rotors. Adam Adelstein (supporting vender (he posted above)) was always very helpful with my Carbotech purchases.
Jim
There is a benefit with staying within the Carbotech family and swapping pads but not rotors for track days - since CarboTech uses the same base compound (just alters percentages for different levels for heat performance), there is less problem with non-compatible build-up on the rotors. That meant that I could just swap pads without having to do a lot of rotor clean-up.
After a while I did end up using different rotors for track days also. Pretty easy once the wheel is off to change pads, rotors and flush some fresh brake fluid through.
I think you will find that the Carbotech XP pads are not very pleasant for daily driving - VERY squealy and lots more dust - not a problem on the track (or my 60 minute highway drive to the track), but around town, more noise than I wanted.
Cold braking on the XP pads was not terrible.
All this experience was with C6 Vettes, but I would assume that same for the C7.
I was always very happy with Carbotech pads and DBA (or OEM) rotors. Adam Adelstein (supporting vender (he posted above)) was always very helpful with my Carbotech purchases.
Jim
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From: Southern Illinois
When the time comes for replacing mine, I’ll be staying with the Carbotech 1521’s and OEM rotors. I don’t track my Z06 and these pads are great for fun street use with minimal dust. I’ve had zero negatives with this combo.
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
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.
Part numbers for C7 ZO6 are below.
F: CT1405 $267.00 Less 5%
R: CT1718 $173.00 Less 5%
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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Adam Adelstein
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/
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Check out Promo code:z28
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.
Part numbers for C7 ZO6 are below.
F: CT1405 $267.00 Less 5%
R: CT1718 $173.00 Less 5%
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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Adam Adelstein
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.
Check out Promo code:z28