12 GS needs brakes
03-25-2014, 09:33 PM
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12 GS needs brakes
I purchased a 2012 Centennial GS coupe with 25K miles, my brakes started to make noise the fifth time I drove the car, took it to the dealer who told me the brakes on all 4 wheels are shot, I was told the previous owner tracked the car, they quoted me $1800 for rotors and pads (fronts and rears installed), seems very high, should I stay with stock GM parts or switch out to something different?
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03-25-2014, 10:05 PM
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If you don't track I would suggest ceramic pads...dustless.
03-25-2014, 10:13 PM
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03-25-2014, 10:17 PM
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See post #5 in this thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...o6-rotors.html
See post #2 in this thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...and-sport.html
Can't beat the prices...install is not bad at all!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...o6-rotors.html
See post #2 in this thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...and-sport.html
Can't beat the prices...install is not bad at all!
03-25-2014, 10:21 PM
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The stock GS brakes are quite good. As stated above if you do not intend to track the car yourself you may want to consider ceramic pads as they throw a lot less dust than OEM. If however you want the best performing all around pads then stick with the OEM.
Also, since you now know the extent of the repairs needed you can always call another service center to get another quote.
Also, since you now know the extent of the repairs needed you can always call another service center to get another quote.
03-25-2014, 11:05 PM
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03-25-2014, 11:10 PM
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03-26-2014, 08:44 AM
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I purchased a 2012 Centennial GS coupe with 25K miles, my brakes started to make noise the fifth time I drove the car, took it to the dealer who told me the brakes on all 4 wheels are shot, I was told the previous owner tracked the car, they quoted me $1800 for rotors and pads (fronts and rears installed), seems very high, should I stay with stock GM parts or switch out to something different?
Thanks for your comments
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03-26-2014, 10:59 AM
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I purchased a 2012 Centennial GS coupe with 25K miles, my brakes started to make noise the fifth time I drove the car, took it to the dealer who told me the brakes on all 4 wheels are shot, I was told the previous owner tracked the car, they quoted me $1800 for rotors and pads (fronts and rears installed), seems very high, should I stay with stock GM parts or switch out to something different?
Thanks for your comments
Thanks for your comments
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03-26-2014, 11:05 AM
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Le Mans Master
I've used these brakes on my Z28 for years and now on my Corvette. For a DD car you could not make a better choice....unless you just like wasting $$$$$. 
03-26-2014, 11:39 AM
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Get a second opinion. All corner shot pads/rotors...I got water front property in AZ for sale
03-26-2014, 05:09 PM
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I purchased a 2012 Centennial GS coupe with 25K miles, my brakes started to make noise the fifth time I drove the car, took it to the dealer who told me the brakes on all 4 wheels are shot, I was told the previous owner tracked the car, they quoted me $1800 for rotors and pads (fronts and rears installed), seems very high, should I stay with stock GM parts or switch out to something different?
Thanks for your comments
Thanks for your comments
ACDELCO rotors or similar can be had for around $55 to $65 EACH from Rockauto. Someone already mentioned amazon.com... As for pads I like the EBC Red Stuff pads...
Let me know
Last edited by Bluewasp; 03-26-2014 at 05:11 PM.
03-26-2014, 05:19 PM
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03-26-2014, 05:30 PM
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03-26-2014, 06:30 PM
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03-26-2014, 07:14 PM
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If you want to stop by I'm helping someone change the pads and rotors on a 2011 GS this friday. It's not hard. Give you an idea what needs to be done.
ACDELCO rotors or similar can be had for around $55 to $65 EACH from Rockauto. Someone already mentioned amazon.com... As for pads I like the EBC Red Stuff pads...
Let me know
ACDELCO rotors or similar can be had for around $55 to $65 EACH from Rockauto. Someone already mentioned amazon.com... As for pads I like the EBC Red Stuff pads...
Let me know
03-26-2014, 07:28 PM
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Yes. I'm aware the gs has z brakes.
I suggest checking the web.
Rockauto also has the z calipers, in red, for 268 for the rear and 310 for the front. Why pay 400+? It pays to shop around.
Thanks.
I suggest checking the web.
Rockauto also has the z calipers, in red, for 268 for the rear and 310 for the front. Why pay 400+? It pays to shop around.
Thanks.
Last edited by Bluewasp; 03-26-2014 at 07:31 PM.