Ceramic brake pads
12-30-2019, 02:22 PM
#3
Safety Car
I run Power Stop Z23 on my Z51. There are countless brake pad threads around here, just brace yourself for high levels of FUD.
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12-30-2019, 04:22 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
FIWI, my buddy with a Z51 C7 got fed up with the brake dust and replaced his pads with Power Stop Z26 and has been ecstatic with the newfound cleanliness of his chrome wheels...
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dcarr (12-30-2019)
12-30-2019, 04:56 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
Powerstop Z26 have been on my (3) Vettes (12, 14 & 17) will zero issues. Carbotech I heard are good too, but WAAAAY more expensive.
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12-30-2019, 05:25 PM
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For a high quality low dust performance street pad take a look at the Carbotech 1521 brake pads.100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your wheels, paint or rotors. Carbotech brake pads are 100% made in the USA and can be ordered online here http://ampdautosport.com/brake-pads/corvette/ or call me at 216-780-8825. The part numbers you need are front CT1001and rear CT1718 Pads are located under C7 section. Use promo code z28 at check out to receive your forum discount. .
The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
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Check out Promo code:z28
The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.
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Adam Adelstein
Amp’D Autosport.com
Internet's largest retailer of Carbotech Performance Brake Pads.
PH:216-780-8825.
Email: sales@ampdautosport.com
Web Site & Direct ordering http://ampdautosport.com/
All major CC and Pay Pal accepted.
Check out Promo code:z28
12-30-2019, 05:51 PM
#10
Burning Brakes
Tried the Carbotech a few years ago....
Squeeeeeled like a freight train on emergency stop....
Took them off the same day I put them on...
Hawke brake pads were the answer....
Squeeeeeled like a freight train on emergency stop....
Took them off the same day I put them on...
Hawke brake pads were the answer....
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12-30-2019, 06:13 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
When asked why the C8 Z51 did not have slotted rotors, the answer was that copper had to be removed and the replacement material did not like the slotted surface. Can anyone else add to this as to fact or fiction
12-30-2019, 07:15 PM
#14
Burning Brakes
Have had both the Carbotech’s and PowerStop’s.
The PowerStop’s significantly reduced dust, but stopping power in my experience was reduced as compared to OEM. Some folks reported stained rotors, but I didn’t have that issue. No squeaks or squeal noises.
The Carbotech’s significantly reduced dust and stopping power was equal to or better than OEM. No squeaks or squeal issues.
I prefer the Carbotech’’s despite their cost approx 3X the PowerStops.
The PowerStop’s significantly reduced dust, but stopping power in my experience was reduced as compared to OEM. Some folks reported stained rotors, but I didn’t have that issue. No squeaks or squeal noises.
The Carbotech’s significantly reduced dust and stopping power was equal to or better than OEM. No squeaks or squeal issues.
I prefer the Carbotech’’s despite their cost approx 3X the PowerStops.
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12-30-2019, 10:43 PM
#15
I have the 1521s and love them.
I wish I had done it sooner, because the dust is so much less than OE ( Z51). Stopping power is as good or better, IMO.
I wish I had done it sooner, because the dust is so much less than OE ( Z51). Stopping power is as good or better, IMO.
