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Originally Posted by dpevans
Yes already signed up for first session later this summer. Plan on changing over fluid and taking a bleeder kit with me in case I need to bleed between sessions. I looked into Hawks but they don't make a set for the OEM single piston calipers. Probably go with Z26 rotors and pads that seems the only option available for the 2LT single piston. Hoping to get through the novice class quickly and run the last few sessions of intermediate. Through GM parts I could upgrade to 6 piston Brembo up front but I am not willing spend 3k and I know where I could get a set of 4 piston calipers off a 2LT for less than $300 so I don't think it would effect the braking system if GM is willing to upgrade the LT to a 6. Think I'll take your advice and go have fun and see how they hold up. Can always upgrade later.
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I wouldn't even call Z26 a performance option: they overheat and wear out way too fast. They are fine for hooning on the street and canyon carving, but you are likely to find them overheating fast on a race course.
For the single-piston brakes LS and LT models carry, I only found 2 performance brake pad options:
1) Dynamic Friction "Street/Track" pads
Front:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...413&cc=3437525 ; hardware:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11910481&jsn=4
Rear:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...433&cc=3437525 ; hardware:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...11910729&jsn=1
Before I put them onto my V6 1LS, I didn't know anything about the pads other than that they're manufactured by a company that suppliers the brakes to R1Concepts, so I went in blindly.
To my surprise, they held up very well at Buttonwillow Raceway--I only experienced slight, but negligible fade after doing 5 hot laps in a row.
They are also fine for daily driving, but note that they will dust like a mothertrucker.
2) Carbotech AX-6 brake pads:
https://ctbrakes.com
Never tried them and I don't think they would be good as a dual-purpose street/track pads, but a lot of Camaro guys like them + they make it in your size:
Front: CT1886-AX6
Rear : CT1914-AX6