Brakes, lots of dust!!
12-12-2022, 09:34 PM
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It really depends on how much it bothers you. I read all these "Dust will never be a problem again" posts and watched videos. Spent roughly 6-700 for pads/install and there is still enough dust that I clean the car after every drive. Less dust but still bothersome for me, especially the rear bumper area. I would of rather saved the money in hindsight. If or when I change the pads again I will just put the Z51 pads back on because I still have them.
Fwiw. Next time...
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C7Me (12-13-2022)
12-12-2022, 10:16 PM
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Well I guess ceramic pads it is for my Z51! Only problem is Power Stop makes nothing for a 23 although I'm guessing the 2020 - 2023 take the same size! Brembo doesn't even make pads for a 23! I believe the Z51 has larger pads so what size would I need to replace the stock ones?
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12-13-2022, 09:11 AM
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Well I guess ceramic pads it is for my Z51! Only problem is Power Stop makes nothing for a 23 although I'm guessing the 2020 - 2023 take the same size! Brembo doesn't even make pads for a 23! I believe the Z51 has larger pads so what size would I need to replace the stock ones?
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JerryU (12-13-2022)
12-13-2022, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mnm4ever
Coming from the non-Z51 side of this debate, I agree with you 1000%. Your described usage is exactly why they offer the Z51 package. Daily use, some fun roads, and some track use. It's the perfect do-it-all compromise. One of those compromises is higher brake dust. Which is fine, that doesn't matter as much to some people, more to others. But one of your assumptions is that the base car could not still be enjoyable at the Tail of the Dragon, or even at the occasional track day. It's perfectly fine for that as well, the base car is more capable than 95% of the drivers out there. I would rather have the dust-free experience for daily use, and if I did want to do a track day, I can swap the pads for track pads. I simply don't do enough performance driving to justify the annoyance of trying to keep the wheels clean.