Luster

Yes... another "Brake Dust" thread!

I finally got fed up with cleaning the front wheels, tires, wheel wells, and lower body panels every 50 miles on my '10 Grand Sport.

Yes, I'm a detailer. Yes, I'm obsessive, compulsive and ****. There. I've said it.

Changed the brake pads from stock to Hawk Z-Series Performance Ceramics (20 PADLETS per set front/rear)...

WELL.

I drove 122 miles today and all 4 wheels look as clean as if I had just washed the car.

No more BROWN wheels, BROWN tires, BROWN dust on the splash guards and body panels.

I am now, officially a happy guy.

EASY installation.

With the padlets, you don't have to remove the caliper. Just remove the 4 "torx" bolts/pins. (torx 46) and pull the old pads out with channel lock pliers. Compress the piston with the handle end of the channel lock pliers. Push the new pads into place. Re-install the 4 torx bolts (pins). Done.

Very simple, even for a non-mechanic. Actually kind of a fun job.

Repeat... ZERO VISIBLE DUST. I didn't notice any difference in braking performance. I don't track... street and highway driving only.

Worth every penny of the price for the Hawks.

AAAA++++

A few (crappy) cell phone pics.

RedVette84

I'm going to have to do something soon myself - getting tired of the dust also.

tomc8at

I might track mine... so I'm using that spray protection ..
Nice write up tkz...

Luster

Well.. I've seen MUCH better write-ups! I was just hitting the high points... not much into writing details!

BearZ06

It's a good idea to "Never-Seez" those bolts when reinstalling. After many heat cycles they can become impossible to remove.

Fawndeuce

Do all Grand Sports have the brake dust issue, or is it a some do some don't? I pick my new vert up this week.



Paul

Luster

I obviously can't speak for "ALL" GS owners. There were thousands sold and only the "vocal minority" have voiced their displeasure with the brake dust issue here on the Forum.

I will say this: Every GS I've seen in person, and spoken to the owner has said..... YES... the brake dust has been brutal.

Surprisingly the dust seems to show up more and stick more to the comp gray wheels than it does the chrome. (The chromies are slicker, therefore the dust doesn't want to stick!)

You getting chrome? May not be an issue for you!

txrancher47

I have chrome wheels and still have lots of brake dust on my GS.

Luster

I rest my case.

BSE1956

Not to hijack, but I changed my OEM pads to Delco ceramics from Gene Culley last week.
I'd estimate about 80-90% less dust and no change in performance on my C6.
I was cleaning the wheels after even short drives before..........

Joegovette

peter pan

Great mod for a non tracked Vette, did it on our base coupe and cermanics sure do cure the brake dust

Luster

v8capt

The Armoral Wheel spray works wonders, but when I need brakes I will go to the cermanics.
Capt Bob

CGZO6

Want to sell me you used dusty pads?

Luster

I'm sending you a PM.

evilmonkey

I have the chromes and am tired of the brake dust too... Where did you buy the pads and what part numbers? I can't seem to find anywhere near the $20 per set price. thx

C5C6Norm

Got the Hawk pads Friday, gonna' change them out today. Even though the AAWP works well, the dust just clumps up together in the wheels. Thanks for the info Bill.

jschindler

One letter makes a big difference. 20 Pucks, not 20 Bucks!

vetter61

Went to hawk' web site. Not sure which pads you purchased, can't find anything at the price you mentioned. Can you provide more info on pad name and part # and where purchased. Thanks