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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 10:29 PM
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True that, they're FNC coated, but there's a reason non-FNC iron rotors stop better. Brake dust is non-existent because it's a different pad compound on non-Z51 cars not intended for maximum braking and fade resistance. It was exactly the same on C7.

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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
True that, they're FNC coated, but there's a reason non-FNC iron rotors stop better. Brake dust is non-existent because it's a different pad compound on non-Z51 cars not intended for maximum braking and fade resistance. It was exactly the same on C7.
True! Base (non Z51) C7's and most GM cars used the FNC coated rotors for awhile now.
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Old Jul 18, 2020 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by tdrake2020
Yes it does and it lands all over that pretty mega dollar wheel as you can see in the picture! Believe it or not that brownish (I would say rust colored wheel, but I'm not that crude) wheel used to be black....
Uh....that wheel has NOT been washed in a while, based on the amount of brake dust (not rust). What was the question?
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Old Jul 18, 2020 | 06:30 AM
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Old Jul 18, 2020 | 11:49 AM
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Trust me, they rust just like the Z51 rotors, but not since I started using HoneRite right after they get wet
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Old Jul 18, 2020 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tdrake2020
I figured there had to be a reason other than cost. Seems like some smart chemist/engineer could find a rust resistant material that works. I doubt we'll ever see carbon ceramic rotors on a C8 the near future.
C7 Z06 and ZR1 with the Z07 package have the carbon ceramic rotor
So my guess is that it will show up on the C8 Z06 and up packages.
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Supersonic 427
Non Z51 rotors do not rust after washing or being in the rain. Also brake dust is almost non existant.
Great! I'm thinking of skipping the Z51 option on my 2021 since I can get MRC as a stand alone option.

Save money and less brake dust...
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