Power Stop Brakes - Page 2

2SSRedline · 09-01-2020, 07:57 AM

I had my black wheels coated with CQuartz Professional. It makes them so much easier to clean. Hose gets most of the dust inside and out, Wheel Woolies get the rest.

jamala00 · 09-01-2020, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

I haven't yet. I've been washing the wheels really well with a brush every other wash and it's been fine overall. Once I have the time to either take the wheels completely off or get a second set, I'll start to experiment with coatings.

I tried Reload on my car and it's "ok." I could use it on the wheels as well, but I'm not sure yet.

Gotcha... I wash my wheels good with wheel cleaner and brush every time I wash the car. Plus normally I will get the car out and just wash the wheels because of the dust but the car doesn't need to be washed, so I just do the wheels.

Petrol Head · 09-01-2020, 09:26 AM

Yeah the brake dust the factory brakes generate is insane. I was ready for a little but man my wheels are soot gray after a day or two after washing them. Definitely not prepared for that.

Thing is, my Mom has a 2016 Corvette with the Z51 package. That gives you 6 piston Brembos up front and 4 piston Brembos in the rear. Substantially beefier brakes than the stock Camaro SS. Yet hers do not generate near as much as mine do, and she has the chrome wheels which I polish by hand on my butt once a month!

martelds · 09-01-2020, 10:06 AM

I changed the pads and the rotors with the power stops at 20,000. I also drive hard and these brakes are fantastic. No regrets, brake dust almost non existent.

jamala00 · 09-01-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by martelds

I changed the pads and the rotors with the power stops at 20,000. I also drive hard and these brakes are fantastic. No regrets, brake dust almost non existent.

You would say you don't notice any difference between power stops and OEM?

KingLT1 · 09-01-2020, 10:21 AM

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Make sure to get the Z26 not the Z16.

arpad_m · 09-01-2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

You would say you don't notice any difference between power stops and OEM?

Fair warning, opinions vary widely on the loss of braking capability with the PowerStop pads, ranging from almost indistinguishable to much worse in hard braking scenarios. There are a few comparison test videos on youtube, but I haven't found anything remotely scientific.

I for one don't mind the dust and enjoy the performance of the stock Ferodo pads.

jamala00 · 09-01-2020, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Fair warning, opinions vary widely on the loss of braking capability with the PowerStop pads, ranging from almost indistinguishable to much worse in hard braking scenarios. There are a few comparison test videos on youtube, but I haven't found anything remotely scientific.

I for one don't mind the dust and enjoy the performance of the stock Ferodo pads.

Ya, I'm already beginning to see that just from the replies to this thread. I'll check out the youtube videos just for kicks... but like I mentioned earlier, I think I'll just stick with the OEM for performance.

KingLT1 · 09-01-2020, 10:44 AM

Evidently you didn't read my post. You need to get the Carbon Ceramic pads instead of the Ceramic pads which are the ones that most have had issues with in regards to reduced stopping power.

jamala00 · 09-01-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

Evidently you didn't read my post. You need to get the Carbon Ceramic pads instead of the Ceramic pads which are the ones that most have had issues with in regards to reduced stopping power.

If you are referring to me... I read your post. I've read all the replies. Thx... Also if you look at the link I posted in my original post.

Yellow Beast · 09-01-2020, 02:28 PM

I put the Powerstop pads on the front and rear. No brake dust. I have no stopping issues whatsoever. I drive my car hard but dont track it. I recommend them. You get a good deal from Amazon if you buy the drilled and slotted rotors with the pads.

kropscamaro16 · 09-01-2020, 02:30 PM

i had the powestop z26 pads for street use then got some powerstop track day pads for track use when i had my ss calipers both used with oem rotors, now i have a zzp bbk upgrade kit in front so im back to oem pads/rotors front/rear for street/track use

KingLT1 · 09-01-2020, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

If you are referring to me... I read your post. I've read all the replies. Thx... Also if you look at the link I posted in my original post.

My apologies... I didn't see the link.

Frankie18SS · 09-01-2020, 09:08 PM

I highly recommend the Z26 pads. I swapped out the pads and kept the stock rotors. My rims have the red strips so it's really noticable on mine and now there's maybe a quarter of the brake dust as stock pads. I don't notice any difference when driving. I've even had several panic stops to avoid deer and it stopped just as well as the stock pads. I imagine running the car on a track would make it more noticeable but daily driving, even hard, is fine.

09-01-2020, 10:06 AM	#18
martelds Go Arizona Cardinals Drives: 2006 GMC Duramax 2500 HD, 2016 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 321	I changed the pads and the rotors with the power stops at 20,000. I also drive hard and these brakes are fantastic. No regrets, brake dust almost non existent. __________________ 2015 Nissan Murano SL with Tech Package 2006 Lifted GMC Duramax 2500 HD. Lot's of custom parts! 2016 2SS Garnet Red 2SS,6 Speed, NPP, MRC, Adrenaline Red interior, Black Rally Stripes, NAV, Sunroof, Corvette Z51 Black Wheels, Black Front Fascia, aFe / PFADT Suspension Lowering Springs, Black High Rise Rear Spoiler. High flow headers, E85, Roto-Fab Cold Air, MSD Atomic AirForce Intake. aFe / PFADT Front & Rear Sway Bar. Pushing 520 to the Rear Wheels

09-01-2020, 10:21 AM	#20
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,643	Edit Make sure to get the Z26 not the Z16. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel Last edited by KingLT1; 09-02-2020 at 07:52 AM.

09-01-2020, 10:44 AM	#23
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,643	Evidently you didn't read my post. You need to get the Carbon Ceramic pads instead of the Ceramic pads which are the ones that most have had issues with in regards to reduced stopping power. __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

09-01-2020, 02:30 PM	#26
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,136	i had the powestop z26 pads for street use then got some powerstop track day pads for track use when i had my ss calipers both used with oem rotors, now i have a zzp bbk upgrade kit in front so im back to oem pads/rotors front/rear for street/track use __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

09-01-2020, 09:08 PM	#28
Frankie18SS Drives: 18 Camaro 2SS, 07 Saturn Ion Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Branch, MI Posts: 339	I highly recommend the Z26 pads. I swapped out the pads and kept the stock rotors. My rims have the red strips so it's really noticable on mine and now there's maybe a quarter of the brake dust as stock pads. I don't notice any difference when driving. I've even had several panic stops to avoid deer and it stopped just as well as the stock pads. I imagine running the car on a track would make it more noticeable but daily driving, even hard, is fine. __________________ Ordered from Becky D __ 2018 2SS Silver Ice Redline 6MN, NPP, MRC, GM CAI

09-01-2020, 07:57 AM	#15
2SSRedline Drives: '18 Camaro SS Redline, '20 Bolt EV Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	I had my black wheels coated with CQuartz Professional. It makes them so much easier to clean. Hose gets most of the dust inside and out, Wheel Woolies get the rest.

09-01-2020, 09:26 AM	#17
Petrol Head Account Suspended Drives: Fast if no one's looking Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,794	Yeah the brake dust the factory brakes generate is insane. I was ready for a little but man my wheels are soot gray after a day or two after washing them. Definitely not prepared for that. Thing is, my Mom has a 2016 Corvette with the Z51 package. That gives you 6 piston Brembos up front and 4 piston Brembos in the rear. Substantially beefier brakes than the stock Camaro SS. Yet hers do not generate near as much as mine do, and she has the chrome wheels which I polish by hand on my butt once a month!

09-01-2020, 02:28 PM	#25
Yellow Beast TD Drives: 2017 2SS, 2014 Mercedes C300 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Connecticut Posts: 256	I put the Powerstop pads on the front and rear. No brake dust. I have no stopping issues whatsoever. I drive my car hard but dont track it. I recommend them. You get a good deal from Amazon if you buy the drilled and slotted rotors with the pads.

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