Z06 low dust brake pads
Who makes/sells the best low dust replacement brake pads for the Z06?
I have a 2011. Not sure if there is any difference between the years. |
Ceramic pads create less dust, but generally don't stop as well either. I think several companies make ceramic replacements.
I hate the brake dust but I track my car occasionally and don't want to lose any braking power. |
Originally Posted by dcsteg
(Post 1580807414)
Who makes/sells the best low dust replacement brake pads for the Z06?
I have a 2011. Not sure if there is any difference between the years. 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. F $290 R $246 Less forum pricing. |
Originally Posted by EdsC6Z06
(Post 1580807798)
Ceramic pads create less dust, but generally don't stop as well either. I think several companies make ceramic replacements.
I hate the brake dust but I track my car occasionally and don't want to lose any braking power. |
The less dust the less performance..dustless pads just dont bite well
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I've got 50K miles on my "street" posi-quiets. They're rotor friendly and ideal for street only.
The best thing.... you avoid the "Corvette tax" at $129 for all 4 corners! |
OK..I forgot to mention...I don't track the car so loosing the stopping power of the stock GM pads is not a concern if I replace them.
I just want some good street friendly low dust pads. Thanks so far to those who replied. |
Originally Posted by Undy
(Post 1580816062)
I've got 50K miles on my "street" posi-quiets. They're rotor friendly and ideal for street only.
The best thing.... you avoid the "Corvette tax" at $129 for all 4 corners! There are a few threads on this already, with many different opinions on pads. I recently swapped out my stock padlets for a set of Posi Quiets also, and have been VERY pleased with the low dust and no more low speed squeal. Just remember, no track days with them, they are for STREET USE ONLY! |
so the posi quiets are not a ceramic pad, still metallic, but have a lower dust property?????
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They have both, you want Ceramics. Mine will be in Friday, cant wait!
Cheap enough for sure and good reviews but as others have said...not for the track. |
My Centric Posi's are on and though it is too soon to comment on the dust, the braking is just fine! Will update on the dust next week but anything has to be better that the oem's plus damn cheap to boot. These are the Ceramic's by the way.
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I went with the semi metallic Posi Quiets last summer and have been happy with them. They still have brake dust, but not nearly as much as the oem pads.
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After the Hawk ceramic pads destroyed my rotors in 25K miles I went with the semi-metalic posi quiets. After 50K miles my rotors are still in great shape. NO MORE CERAMICS FOR ME. The next set of posi quiets (if available) will be semi metallic again. The semi metalics dusted less than the Hawks I had too.
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Why one piece pads? I would think a ton of engineering when into the pad-letts. What do you think the advantage is to a single?
Originally Posted by carbotech adam
(Post 1580807986)
Carbotech 1521 compound is the (BEST) This pad will prefrom like stock on the street and cut your dust at least in half of the stock pad. I recomend going with the 1 piece design. You can order direct from me at 216-780-8825. There is no diffrence in years 06-13
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. F $290 R $246 Less forum pricing. |
Originally Posted by zx1421
(Post 1580855047)
Why one piece pads? I would think a ton of engineering when into the pad-letts. What do you think the advantage is to a single?
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I run the straight up Hawk Ceramic pads. VERY little dust and very little initial brake bite. I can live with that!
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Anyone use Hawk HPS Pads or Stoptech Street Performance? Hows the brake dust and stopping power on both?
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I put the Hawk Ceramics Padlets on mine over a month ago. Much less (85%+) dust than the stockers, just not dustless like the Akebono pads on my Z51. Stops extremely well on the street. Everyone knows that ceramics are not for the track so I don't get all that commentary.
This was my choice: Hawk HPS Ceramic Padlets |
Spray your wheels with Armor All wheel protectant. No brake dust at all. Hell of alot easier than changing the pads out if all your looking for is to eliminate dust on the wheels. I've been using the stuff since it came out and it works great.
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I will have a great option by Monday. We're offering Centric C6Z front and rear ceramic pads for $150 delivered to your door and these are VERY low dust. :D
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Originally Posted by Prime Target
(Post 1580861750)
Spray your wheels with Armor All wheel protectant. No brake dust at all. Hell of alot easier than changing the pads out if all your looking for is to eliminate dust on the wheels. I've been using the stuff since it came out and it works great.
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Originally Posted by MTPZ06
(Post 1580867580)
:thumbs: Gonna have to try this. Just not willing to go ceramic on my C6Z...not thrilled with them on my C5Z outside of less dust.
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Originally Posted by TPSMak
(Post 1580867673)
That is the ONLY benefit to ceramic pads.. low dust and quiet...
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Originally Posted by MTPZ06
(Post 1580867682)
I completely agree with that statement. :yesnod:
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I just bought a set of posi quiet semi metallics to replace the posi quiet semi metallics that I've had on the car for over 50K great braking miles. They ran $84 for both sets, delivered to my door!!!
What a deal:rock: No Corvette Tax for me....:smash: |
Originally Posted by TPSMak
(Post 1580861975)
I will have a great option by Monday. We're offering Centric C6Z front and rear ceramic pads for $150 delivered to your door and these are VERY low dust. :D
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I have used both the Posi Quiet and Carbotech 1521. Like many I quickly got tired of the dust from the OEM pads so at about 2500 miles I swapped to the Posi quiets, low dust, no noise and preformed well on the street. At about 5000 miles I swapped to the Carbotech 1521, mainly because I liked the single pad option they offered. Today I have about 10000 miles on the Z and the Carbotech's have been very clean and quiet as well as having excellent street performance. I like the Carbotech better than the Posi but they are more expensive.
A couple related items: When I installed the Carbotech's I also flushed my brake fluid and refilled with a DOT 4, easy to do. If you go with an aftermarket pad your OEM pads will be easy to sell especially if they are low mile. The OEM pad is a decent track pad so the track guys like them. I read in this thread that someone suggested the Armor All wheel protectant, works good but for painted wheels only, no chrome. |
Over a week with the Posi Ceramics and wheels are still spotless, no dust!
Under normal street driving I cannot tell the difference in braking from the oems. |
Who has the best deal on ceramic brakes? Tired of cleaning my wheels every other day, these OEM are notorious with brake dust...
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Originally Posted by Undy
(Post 1580918811)
I just bought a set of posi quiet semi metallics to replace the posi quiet semi metallics that I've had on the car for over 50K great braking miles. They ran $84 for both sets, delivered to my door!!!
What a deal:rock: No Corvette Tax for me....:smash: |
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Nice Undy, loving mine!
Did you get padlets all around? I went 1 pc. fronts and padlets for the rear. Incredible how much less dust! |
Originally Posted by Undy
(Post 1580854361)
After the Hawk ceramic pads destroyed my rotors in 25K miles I went with the semi-metalic posi quiets. After 50K miles my rotors are still in great shape. NO MORE CERAMICS FOR ME. The next set of posi quiets (if available) will be semi metallic again. The semi metalics dusted less than the Hawks I had too.
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Originally Posted by Jimmyz28
(Post 1580987629)
How did the Hawks "destroy" your rotors??!!
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I just installed carbotech 1521 street pads last week .. They feel almost identical to stock pads .. Very tiny difference in initial bite vs the stock pads . Can't comment on the dust yet as I just put them on . Performance wise they seem great
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So where does one get "posi-quiets".............?
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Originally Posted by FrankTank
(Post 1580989478)
I just installed carbotech 1521 street pads last week .. They feel almost identical to stock pads .. Very tiny difference in initial bite vs the stock pads . Can't comment on the dust yet as I just put them on . Performance wise they seem great
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Originally Posted by carpe dm
(Post 1580994358)
So where does one get "posi-quiets".............?
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Where did you purchase your posiquiets?
TPS only sells ceramic posiquiets for C6Z. |
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