C8 owner impression of Carbotech pads
04-24-2024, 09:08 PM
#21
I will not be using them on my C8 I was not satisfied with the performance of the 1571s if you ever get them really hot. On the c7 they got greasy feeling when really pushed hard and had quite a bit of brake fade. Even tho brake dust was better I switched back to stock z51 pads they preform better for me.
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04-25-2024, 12:24 AM
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Melting Slicks
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I have been lurking on these Z51 brake pad dust conversations for months trying to figure out what to do. That being said, if I have to wash 50% of the dust off ( created by the low dust pads) anyway, why am I worried about the other 50%. Once that initial thin layer of dust coats my wheels they loose their shine and need to be washed. Why not just keep the pads designed for the car and wash them as needed. I wash the car pretty frequently anyway. I am talking about regular street use, not track or specialty needs. Just my thoughts at this point. I would like some better looking rotors though, ours are so plain looking.
04-25-2024, 08:32 AM
#23
Melting Slicks
Any reason your not considering PowerStop pads? They are 1/3 the price of Carbotech. I've installed them on my last (4) Vettes because they offer amazing stopping power and virtually zero brake dust...
04-25-2024, 10:30 AM
#25
Race Director
Changed my OEM Z-51 pads to Carbotech #1521 pads over a year ago. I'm very pleased with the elimination of most of the brake pad dust and the stopping power of the pads.
