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Old 07-16-2010, 05:42 PM
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OK folks, I am running C6 Z06 brakes on my car and am hoping to get some feedback on what pad is THE BEST for autocross? Don't care about noise, dust, etc - just performance.
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I use Carbotech. Noisy as hell, but they stop like you like you are hitting a brick wall.

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I use Carbotech. Noisy as hell, but they stop like you like you are hitting a brick wall.
They only have like 10 compounds. Maybe you could be more specific? Are you are using them for autocross specifically? Or track days? I know there is a big difference in track vs autocross compounds.
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Hawk HP Plus, excellent autocross pad.
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Cobalt Friction CSR one piece pads are very nice but squeal like nobody's business.
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Stock pads in the front and Hawk HP+ in the rear. For autocross the Corvette lacks in rear brake bias, upgrading the rear and not doing the front makes a huge difference.
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Originally Posted by G.J. Dixon
Stock pads in the front and Hawk HP+ in the rear. For autocross the Corvette lacks in rear brake bias, upgrading the rear and not doing the front makes a huge difference.
I never thought of that solution. I may give that a try...
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Carbotech XP8's
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Carbotech XP8's
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Does anybody use EBC performance Blue Stuff brake pads? or yellow stuff pads? I believe the blue just came out this year.
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CL Brakes RC5+. They have Outstanding cold bite and require no bed-in. They are fantastic AutoX pads, and also very street friendly...very little dust and noise. They are a bit spendy, but there is nothing else like them on the market.

Front C6Z06

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You can see some reviews of these pads on our site.
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Originally Posted by doje
OK folks, I am running C6 Z06 brakes on my car and am hoping to get some feedback on what pad is THE BEST for autocross? Don't care about noise, dust, etc - just performance.
Carbotech Ax6 or xp8 give me a call 216-780-8825 I will be happy to help you out
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I am running XP8 rear, XP10 front as an all around pad setup, street, track, autocross, etc.....and they work great, a bit dusty but do not eat wheels, paint, etc...a bit noisy on rare occasions.....and they bite all the time, cold, wet, hot, does not matter, I love them

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ttt

By the way, initial bite os VERY important for my application.
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Originally Posted by G.J. Dixon
Stock pads in the front and Hawk HP+ in the rear. For autocross the Corvette lacks in rear brake bias, upgrading the rear and not doing the front makes a huge difference.
Just did it this year before the DC Pro...still getting used to it.
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I know some of the C5Z drivers really liked the stock pads on the front with HP+'s in the rear. I think it was mainly to keep them out of ABS so much.

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