Brake Dust Solution
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Racer
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Brake Dust Solution
I replaced the OEM Brembo brake pads in my 2018 GS and solved the brake dust problem. I elected to use the Powerstop pads instead of the well regarded Carbotech pads, primarily for the price. I don’t track my cars, but I do want reliable braking, which I got with Powerstop. They satisfied my needs and eliminated (at least minimized) my Brembo brake dust problem.
I need to solve the same problem with my 2021. I can find the correct ordering information for the Carbotech pads which I know will solve the problem, but don’t want to pay their price. Can anyone here on the forum tell me the correct Powerstop carbon ceramic part numbers for both the front and rear pads?
I am sure the Carbotech pads are worth the money for anyone who regularly tracks their C8, but my experience with Powerstop allowed me to economically solve the dust problem without compromising brake performance for my driving style.
I need to solve the same problem with my 2021. I can find the correct ordering information for the Carbotech pads which I know will solve the problem, but don’t want to pay their price. Can anyone here on the forum tell me the correct Powerstop carbon ceramic part numbers for both the front and rear pads?
I am sure the Carbotech pads are worth the money for anyone who regularly tracks their C8, but my experience with Powerstop allowed me to economically solve the dust problem without compromising brake performance for my driving style.
Pro
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No clue on the part number(s). However, a word of caution, changing these are nowhere as easy as changing the pads on the C7. I changed my C7 and have been reading about the C8 and it is a world of difference. There is danger if you do not disconnect the battery. (BTW, I have not received my C8.)
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PowerStop Z26-8009 are for FRONT brakes on Z51
PowerStop Z26-8010 are the REAR brake pads for Z51
I changed my pads on our Z51 to CarboTech 1521's a couple months ago. I kept trying to find the Powerstop rear pads and no one had them. I called PowerStop Customer Service and they said they didn't know when they would be available......." on the boat from China". I had good luck with my PowerStop's on my C7 GS and would have liked to save the extra cash, but didn't know when they might actually be available. I've just checked again, and can't find rear pads from PowerStop. I certainly don't want to buy a front set, without having the rear set too. Who know when they may be available......
I decided to spend the extra and buy USA made product...... NO regrets.
By the way, I found it easier to REMOVE your front calipers in order to get the factory pads out of there as they are held in with strong double back tape.
PowerStop Z26-8010 are the REAR brake pads for Z51
I changed my pads on our Z51 to CarboTech 1521's a couple months ago. I kept trying to find the Powerstop rear pads and no one had them. I called PowerStop Customer Service and they said they didn't know when they would be available......." on the boat from China". I had good luck with my PowerStop's on my C7 GS and would have liked to save the extra cash, but didn't know when they might actually be available. I've just checked again, and can't find rear pads from PowerStop. I certainly don't want to buy a front set, without having the rear set too. Who know when they may be available......
I decided to spend the extra and buy USA made product...... NO regrets.
By the way, I found it easier to REMOVE your front calipers in order to get the factory pads out of there as they are held in with strong double back tape.
Last edited by Strake; Apr 12, 2021 at 02:32 PM.
Racer
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as of yesterday i have not been able to locate the Power stop rear pads , item # Z26-8010,can find the fronts at lots of places including Amazon, called Power stop in Chicago was told they were stuck on a ship coming from China and might be availible in late April, front pads item # Z26-8009
Melting Slicks
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I have a Z51 which was professionally ceramic coated, including the wheels. I'm impressed with how well the wheel appearance maintenance is going. So impressed I'm no longer considering alternative brake pads. The wheels are far less of a problem than the bug splatters on the front facia, mirrors and windshield.
Last edited by NextOne; Apr 12, 2021 at 07:44 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Gettysburg PA
2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
as of yesterday i have not been able to locate the Power stop rear pads , item # Z26-8010,can find the fronts at lots of places including Amazon, called Power stop in Chicago was told they were stuck on a ship coming from China and might be availible in late April, front pads item # Z26-8009
I decided to go with CarboTech instead.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,978
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From: Gettysburg PA
2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I have a Z51 which was professionally ceramic coated, including the wheels. I'm impressed with how well the wheel appearance maintenance is going. So impressed I'm no longer considering alternative brake pads. The wheels are far less of a problem than the bug splatters on the front facia, mirrors and windshield.
Last edited by Strake; Apr 12, 2021 at 07:52 PM.
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Hmm, depends where you drive! Most of my driving is on rural roads with many turns and stop signs the 20 miles into town. Granted I drive aggressively as many sections have no homes, people or traffic with farm fields on both sides of the road.
I foolishly waited ~6 months before installing Carbotech 1521 Street ceramic pads on my 2014 Z51. In that time I was having to clean just the wheels every few trips to town, ~200 miles. They not only looked bad, the brake dust was pitting my black wheels. Installed Carbotech 1521 pads on my 2017 Grand Sport and with forum comments that the C8 Z51 was just as bad as the "performance" C7s (Z51, Z06 and Grand Sport) I had Carbotech pads ready to install on my C8 when it arrived. That required no cleaning of the rotors of OEM pad residual. Like my 2014 Z51, Grand Sport, I clean my C8 wheels when I wash the car. What little dust is there does NOT pit my wheels.
From forum reports the brake dust with the Base C7 and C8 is not an issue.
Hmm, depends where you drive! Most of my driving is on rural roads with many turns and stop signs the 20 miles into town. Granted I drive aggressively as many sections have no homes, people or traffic with farm fields on both sides of the road.
I foolishly waited ~6 months before installing Carbotech 1521 Street ceramic pads on my 2014 Z51. In that time I was having to clean just the wheels every few trips to town, ~200 miles. They not only looked bad, the brake dust was pitting my black wheels. Installed Carbotech 1521 pads on my 2017 Grand Sport and with forum comments that the C8 Z51 was just as bad as the "performance" C7s (Z51, Z06 and Grand Sport) I had Carbotech pads ready to install on my C8 when it arrived. That required no cleaning of the rotors of OEM pad residual. Like my 2014 Z51, Grand Sport, I clean my C8 wheels when I wash the car. What little dust is there does NOT pit my wheels.
From forum reports the brake dust with the Base C7 and C8 is not an issue.
Last edited by JerryU; Apr 13, 2021 at 09:24 AM.
Melting Slicks
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No clue on the part number(s). However, a word of caution, changing these are nowhere as easy as changing the pads on the C7. I changed my C7 and have been reading about the C8 and it is a world of difference. There is danger if you do not disconnect the battery. (BTW, I have not received my C8.)
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Yep dealing with the front pads is similar to what I did for my early 2014 Z51. The front pads use what is common in Europe, strong double sided tape between the pistons and pads to help with vibration and noise. Although I changed my C8 pads without removing the calipers (as I did my early 2014- note GM stopped using the tape mid 2014) I now recommend removing the calipers. NOT Easy unless you have a lift etc. It can be done and I suggest a way and show what another forum member did in this PDF. It can be used for whatever pads you are installing: http://netwelding.com/Ceramic_Pads.pdf
The 9 pages of C8 brake pad install are a similar format to what have made over 50 PDFs for my C7 and C8 mods. Many pics with long captions. It includes what I did without removing the calipers with a CAUTION that there is a risk of hurting the Piston Dust Covers. Safer to remove the calipers. BTW I have not used double sided tape when installing new pads. I do use a ceramic brake pads lub on the pad backs. Never have had any noise issue with the new pads.
Yep dealing with the front pads is similar to what I did for my early 2014 Z51. The front pads use what is common in Europe, strong double sided tape between the pistons and pads to help with vibration and noise. Although I changed my C8 pads without removing the calipers (as I did my early 2014- note GM stopped using the tape mid 2014) I now recommend removing the calipers. NOT Easy unless you have a lift etc. It can be done and I suggest a way and show what another forum member did in this PDF. It can be used for whatever pads you are installing: http://netwelding.com/Ceramic_Pads.pdf
The 9 pages of C8 brake pad install are a similar format to what have made over 50 PDFs for my C7 and C8 mods. Many pics with long captions. It includes what I did without removing the calipers with a CAUTION that there is a risk of hurting the Piston Dust Covers. Safer to remove the calipers. BTW I have not used double sided tape when installing new pads. I do use a ceramic brake pads lub on the pad backs. Never have had any noise issue with the new pads.
Last edited by JerryU; Apr 13, 2021 at 11:01 AM.
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Yep dealing with the front pads is similar to what I had to deal with in my early 2014 Z51. the front pads use what is common in Europe, string double sided tape between the pistons and pads to help with vibration and noise. Although I chaged my C8 pads (as I did my early 2014- note GM stopped using the tape mid 2014) I recommend removing the calipers. NOT Easy unless you have a lift etc. It can be done and I suggest a wasy and show what another id in this PDF. It can be used for whatever pads you are installing: http://netwelding.com/Ceramic_Pads.pdf
The 9 pages of C8 brake pad install are similar what have made over 50 for my mods on C7's and C8. Many pics with long captions.
The 9 pages of C8 brake pad install are similar what have made over 50 for my mods on C7's and C8. Many pics with long captions.
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Thanks. How did you get a wrench on the two large 155 ft-lb caliper bolts without have the front jacked up ~15+ inches??This was my thought of what I would do to lift high enough to get my breaker-bar and Torque wrench in to loosen and tighten the two Large caliper bolts. I'd use my 2 high lift jacks BUT to be safe install Jack stands on a suitable frame. BUT to access the frame have to remove some aero panel bolts. To do that safely would put my front wheels on my stanchions first. Then remove the bolts and jack high enough to install the jack stands.
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Thanks. How did you get a wrench on the two large 155 ft-lb caliper bolts without have the front jacked up ~15+ inches??This was my thought of what I would do to lift high enough to get my breaker-bar and Torque wrench in to loosen and tighten the two Large caliper bolts. I'd use my 2 high lift jacks BUT to be safe install Jack stands on a suitable frame. BUT to access the frame have to remove some aero panel bolts. To do that safely would put my front wheels on my stanchions first. Then remove the bolts and jack high enough to install the jack stands.
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Yep and the pits the dust causes on the wheels make it look like an off-roader! (Especially like it did on my 2014 Z51 balck painted wheels unless I cleaned them every ~200 miles)
Perhaps also consider doing what the foolish kids do around here do with their trucks. Drive through Wet Mud then let it dry on your C8. Run the wipers so you can only see though the area where they moved the wet mud! Yep, now that's "sick!"
Yep and the pits the dust causes on the wheels make it look like an off-roader! (Especially like it did on my 2014 Z51 balck painted wheels unless I cleaned them every ~200 miles)
Perhaps also consider doing what the foolish kids do around here do with their trucks. Drive through Wet Mud then let it dry on your C8. Run the wipers so you can only see though the area where they moved the wet mud! Yep, now that's "sick!"
Last edited by JerryU; Apr 14, 2021 at 07:07 PM.
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Yep and the pits the dust causes on the wheels make it look like an off-roader! (Especially if painted black like it did on my 2014 Z51 wheels unless I cleaned them every ~200 miles)
Perhaps also consider doing do what the foolish kids do around here do with their trucks. Drive through Wet Mud then let it dry on your C8. Run the wipers so you can only see though the area where they moved the wet mud! Yep, now that's Woke!
Yep and the pits the dust causes on the wheels make it look like an off-roader! (Especially if painted black like it did on my 2014 Z51 wheels unless I cleaned them every ~200 miles)
Perhaps also consider doing do what the foolish kids do around here do with their trucks. Drive through Wet Mud then let it dry on your C8. Run the wipers so you can only see though the area where they moved the wet mud! Yep, now that's Woke!
