[Badmojo]

$500 for front brake pads is f'ing nuts.

[tomster]

Originally Posted by Badmojo

$500 for front brake pads is f'ing nuts.

All the pads on this list will range from $300-$600. Unfortunately its the cost of good quality track pads. I have experienced brake failure at 150mph going in to a turn on "cheap pads" Two things I learned from that was First never cheap out on brakes, and safety equipment. Second always check to make sure you have a good peddle before the end of the straight.

I also learned you never get all the gravel out from your car after its been in a gravel trap.

[tomster]

http://youtu.be/43I7rdfq67c

[Zl1+911]

I got the hawks 70 for like 350. Yeah thats the price for race pads.

[Aliveguy5]

Is there a good compromise between better braking and heat resistance than the stock pads but still minimal squeaking? I still have PTSD from the Carbotechs I ran a few years back. Great pads but I almost got sue'd for ruining ear drums at stop lights.

[tomster]

Originally Posted by Aliveguy5

Is there a good compromise between better braking and heat resistance than the stock pads but still minimal squeaking? I still have PTSD from the Carbotechs I ran a few years back. Great pads but I almost got sue'd for ruining ear drums at stop lights.

If you track the car I would suggest 2 sets of pads. Street set and track set. If you autocross or just want a good pad, go with somthing like hawk HPS

http://www.hawkpadsdirect.com/Hawk-P...b649f.605f.htm

[Aliveguy5]

Thanks sir. I do track the car, no autocross but I've been too lazy to do both sets of pads. I'm ok with a little squeal, just not as much as I had with those carbotechs. But you are correct I should be running both.

Originally Posted by tomster

If you track the car I would suggest 2 sets of pads. Street set and track set. If you autocross or just want a good pad, go with somthing like hawk HPS

http://www.hawkpadsdirect.com/Hawk-P...b649f.605f.htm

[Stephen12ZL1]

get G-LOCS for dual duty. Not terrible noise on the street and they work fine when cold. DTC-70s are really bad for noise on street.

[trackjunkie61]

I leave my Hawk DTC-60 pads in for dual street/track duty and don't have any issues with squeal. I have used Ferodo DS1-11 pads on other cars and the squeal is horrible on the street.

[Zl1+911]

no issues with DTC 70/60 on the street either....

[RacingBrake]

Cobalt XR1 track pads are now available from RB for off-shelf shipment.

Front: https://www.racingbrake.com/product-p/pd1395-2r1.htm

Rear: https://www.racingbrake.com/ProductD...Code=PD592-2R1

1. Lead-time: Most of these track pads are in stock for prompt shipment

2. Loyalty Discount: For those who pre-own RB 2pc rotors and/or RB brake kits is qualified for 15% off sales price (20% off MSRP) which will be manually applied upon request and verification.

[cmeJATT]

I need to swap brakes on ZL1 ... what are good aftermarket brake pads for the front to use as daily driving?

[tomster]

Originally Posted by cmeJATT

I need to swap brakes on ZL1 ... what are good aftermarket brake pads for the front to use as daily driving?

lots of good options here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ght=brake+pads

[cmeJATT]

thanks for the link. i came across it after searching for some time lol..

last questions
i need to find aftermarket replacement rotors? i need to order rotors, but don't feel like spending $700/front set for oem


off topic question:

when i bleed the brakes (if i'm only working on the fronts), do i need to bleed all 4 sides? if it's all 4 i do driver rear, passenger rear, driver front and lastly passenger front?

Originally Posted by tomster

lots of good options here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ght=brake+pads