09-14-2020, 10:02 PM | #29 |
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09-15-2020, 03:15 PM | #30 | |
Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016
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I do, but sadly it is never with the car. Typically it is with the truck or the wifes car. That might change in the future once my 17 SS 1LE sells, the replacement vehicle is going to be either a 19 C7Z A8, 20 ZL1 A10 or a 20/21 C8 Z51,
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09-16-2020, 11:04 AM | #31 |
Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE, Riverside Blue Join Date: Jul 2019
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In answer to your questions Track Club - I don't have the new kit or pads in hand yet and the pad size comparison is a little difficult give the shapes, but I think it is safe to say that the pads for the AP kit have a little less surface area than the stockers, maybe 10% or so. I would expect, therefore, they will wear a little faster and eat into my pad savings assumption amount.
Also, it looks like HP street pads for the AP kit from the normal manufacturers can be obtained for around $300 and race pads average around $350 (Ferodo's are more expensive), so very comparable to the price of pads for the stock Brembos, but with roughly 50% more pad material thickness (and 10% less surface area).
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09-16-2020, 12:39 PM | #32 | |
Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012
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50% more pad material for 50% more $ ($300 vs $200 in general terms) should hopefully end up about equal cost wise, without splitting too many hairs From my experience, my AP kit was a solid choice, but an expensive one to purchase and operate - consumables wise. Yet it certainly didnt make any difference regarding my pace et al. And having pulled a trigger, there was no going back without opening a wallet again. So i just stuck with it. Anyhow, congrats on the purchase. At least you'll be able to pick from a wide selection of pads, which is key. Keep effect of heat and importance of its management as a top of mind item and you'll be just fine. Cheers! |
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09-17-2020, 05:04 PM | #33 |
Drives: 17 SS 1LE, 14 Yukon Denali Join Date: May 2015
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Had the same experience with my Z28 3 years ago. I killed all 4 rotors in 1 weekend at COTA. Back then no other company made rotor replacements for the ceramics. They actually refunded most of my money for the rotors, it took about a month for the whole process, but I was happy with the outcome.
On my 6th gen 1LE the DBA rotors were junk and crack too. I'm on Girodisc now so we'll see how they fare. |
09-17-2020, 05:36 PM | #34 | |
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I have to say, that ive been impressed with stock SS 1LE Brembos. They don't cost all that much (in comparison) and their longevity is superb based on my experience. I also like the fact that i get a whole new assembly incl hats with each swap. Not all too clear, why folks keep searching for something "better" given their performance. |
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09-17-2020, 07:50 PM | #35 |
Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE, Riverside Blue Join Date: Jul 2019
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JTRATX, I'm glad you had a good outcome, I don't think mine will end that way. Perhaps their business is soft due to Covid and are cutting costs to survive, but I am getting absolutely no response from Racing Brake. Anyway, sounds like quality has been a problem for them for a while. Well, they lost me as a future customer for any car I'll ever own and I'm always happy to share my experience with other folks at track days or elsewhere.
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