EPMM 03 C5

ok i'll make this short and to the point! i need front brake pads, i posted on the C5 tech but got no real answers!! i trust your opinons on alot of things guys so should i buy hawk, z06 pads or another brand??

eric

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Eric

What is you cars use?

if street and mild track the the OEM Z06 pads are just fine

sperkins

My OE ZO6 pads did fantastic at the track and they last a long time.

0C5stein

For moderate street driving, i'd go for Posi-quiet, or PFC Carbon Metallic. They are low dust, quiet and easy on rotors.

For more aggressive street, autocross, and track day (novice to intermediate driver skill) I don't think that you can beat the Performance, low dust, high rotor life of the PFC "Z-rated" pads.

For Track Day and racing I would use the PFC "01", "03" race pads for stock calipers. They are easy on rotors and have tremendous friction.

We have 'em all in stock, call me and we can discuss what will work best for your needs.

EPMM 03 C5

thanks guys!! i'm guessing the PFC will do. my car is a daily driver, i never race it and i thank you guys for your opinons

eric

MungoZ06

Just a thought ... since you're street only ... many folks go to a ceramic, e.g., GM Durastop Ceramic as a low dusting pad ...

Nihilation

Good choice.

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

check out the carbotech pad before you do anything .http://www.ctbrakes.com/

The Spark

I ran PFC Z-rated pads and found they needed a little heat before they stopped good. Not real bad but the first stop usually took a little longer than normal. I seem to recall a little noise from them.

If street only, I'd go with OEM or ceramic.

JimbeauZ06

There are several other inexpensive quality options if you don't track your car. You can get a set of NAPA Ceramix for $104 - front (pn cmx7599) and $75.49 rear (pn CMX 7600) or the AC Delco Durastop Ceramic from Eckler's for $99.99 Front (pn 41257) and $79.99 Rear (pn41258) or $164.98 for the F/R set.

I have a set of the NAPA Ceramix that I use for the street. (if you ever do decide to track these pads would not be appropriate.) They work fine for street use with no dust (important to me since I hate cleaning wheels) and will probably last for as long as I own the car. I swap them out for a set of Hawks to abuse at the track.

Nihilation

I'll be using the PFC Z-Rated this weekend for a street tire class time attack. First time using them so I hope they handle it!

0C5stein

They will work fine for you.

Did you bed them in?

Basically just warm them up a little, do 4 or 5 hard stops from 50 down to 5 mph in succession and then let them cool, This give you a material transfer to the rotors and allows them to work properly.

At the track I recommend lightly riding the brake out of the pit lane up
to the first turn and being moderately nice to them for most of the first lap. This brings your brake temp up gradually and is much easier on the rotors and pads, as well as the rest of the mechanicals in your car. Then get after it and have fun. This technique has reduced some of my customers track brake issues dramatically.

Have fun, keep your eyes way ahead of the car and be safe.

0C5stein

MSI's price on the PFC Z-rated pads for C5s and C6s is
Front $115
Rear $115

Carbon Metalics are
Front $80
Rear $70

Posi-Quiet semi metalic
Front $110
Rear $80

All three of these pads are low dust, quiet and easy on rotors.