RoatanMan

I tired to search, but to no avail...

I want to replace my low-dust, worth-of-crap brake pads... I just can not stop the way that I want; too mushy... What do you guys recommend...?

Car Stats:
Stock Z06 Callipers with Cooling Ducts
570 RWHP
No Track Use
Aggressive Street

Thanks guys...

MTPZ06

Have you tried Carbotech Bobcats?

RoatanMan

No, how do they compare with the Hawks...?

xSpeedracerXx

I use Hawk HP+ and love them, but they are NOISY on the rear with normal street use and dust like a sob. I may do HP+ up front and HPS rear next time around

RoatanMan

Has anyone tried the Hawk Performance Ceramic pads...? Just wondering how they compare to the OEM's...

Carnac

Carbotech Bobcats (1501) - excellent street pad.

Do a search for brakes in the Z06 forum - discussed weekly - lots of advice.

Jim

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.

RoatanMan

I already tried that search; also tired other searches... None of which answered my question.

RoatanMan

Just checked out your site... Why are a set twice as much as the Hawks...?

b.lee

I bought the Hawk HPS, still squeaking.
Next time it will be the Carbotechs for sure

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Carbotech is a small familly buisnees, we can not do production runs like hawk or some other big companies out there.

We are also using industry leading NRS technology. If you're not familiar with NRS technology it gives molded pads up to 8 times stronger sheer strength vs. conventional molded brake pads and riveted pads. NRS technology also helps in reducing noise and vibration of the brake pad inside the caliper as well as aiding in longer wearing pads. We use NRS technology on all C6 & C5 front and rear brake pads.

Here is a link to explain further what NRS technology is exactly: http://www.nrsbrakes.com

RoatanMan

Where is the best place to purchase the Carbotechs...?

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

Direct from me. Give me a call I will be happy to help you out. 216-780-8825.

Carnac

Adam at Carbotech is great to work with.

I've been using the single piece Bobcat 1521 pads front and rear for daily driving for the past two years. Very happy. Great pedal feel, excellent release, dust is less than OEM (but there is some), noise about the same as OEM (occasional light squeal when slow rolling to a stop), pad wear has been great, and they seem very rotor friendly.

You will need to clean (or resurface) your rotors for squeal free performance (true with any new pad type on used rotors). Be sure to follow bedding recommendations for whatever brand of pad you decide on.

What I like best is the pad's braking performance; I wanted something better than OEM.

BTW I also use Carbotech track pads for HPDE days - I use the XP10s in the front and XP8s in the rear.

I'd start with Adam, as others have stated above, Adam at Carbotech can get you what you need. You can also check out K&S Brakes. They sometimes run some good deals on Carbotech pads and DBA rotors (if you need to replace yours, OEM rotors are find too).

Jim

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

I appreciate your order ROTANMAN, thank you!

MTPZ06

And let us know what you think of them when they're on the car and broken in. I have yet to find a negative review on these pads when used as they are intended (not for track).

xSpeedracerXx

do you offer anything that is a good compromise for street/autox/track use?

DriverMod44

HP+ all the way.

MTPZ06

Most likely the Carbotech AX6 pads = Advanced Street, Autocross.

xSpeedracerXx

how do these compare to HP+s in braking, noise and dust?