Holy Brake Dust!!!

2SS Capt · 02-15-2020, 11:13 AM

I have a new 2020 2SS with the Brembos, I have about 250 miles on it so far, please tell me the brake dust lessens after the brakes are worn in a bit???

If not, are there much better pads out there (for street use) that don't create anywhere near as much dust???

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Justcruising · 02-15-2020, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I have a new 2020 2SS with the Brembos, I have about 250 miles on it so far, please tell me the brake dust lessens after the brakes are worn in a bit???

If not, are there much better pads out there (for street use) that don't create anywhere near as much dust???

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Can I ask was it difficult to install your hero smoked reflectors? It looks to me like you have to remove the complete bumper

2SS Capt · 02-15-2020, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Justcruising

Can I ask was it difficult to install your hero smoked reflectors? It looks to me like you have to remove the complete bumper

It wasn't bad, a short Philips #2 and a little patience... Took about 20 minutes total, no bumper removal at all... Just reach around outboard of the exhaust and you can get to the single Philips on each reflector... They are tight because they are self threaded into the plastic, but some persistence will get it done...

ssmofo · 02-15-2020, 09:21 PM

Nope the brakes dust doesn't get better, those are best pads .

Joshinator99 · 02-15-2020, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I have a new 2020 2SS with the Brembos, I have about 250 miles on it so far, please tell me the brake dust lessens after the brakes are worn in a bit???

If not, are there much better pads out there (for street use) that don't create anywhere near as much dust???

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

If you want full SS braking performance, then as mentioned by others, stock pads are it. But they dust just from looking at your brake pedal! Judging from most of the reviews on this board, it looks like you can get 80-85% of that braking performance but a 95% reduction in brake dust by going with the Powerstop Z26 pads. I’ll probably go that route myself.

Justcruising · 02-15-2020, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

It wasn't bad, a short Philips #2 and a little patience... Took about 20 minutes total, no bumper removal at all... Just reach around outboard of the exhaust and you can get to the single Philips on each reflector... They are tight because they are self threaded into the plastic, but some persistence will get it done...

Maybe we have different diffusers i can’t get to my screws from behind

2SS Capt · 02-15-2020, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Justcruising

Can I ask was it difficult to install your hero smoked reflectors? It looks to me like you have to remove the complete bumper

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

It wasn't bad, a short Philips #2 and a little patience... Took about 20 minutes total, no bumper removal at all... Just reach around outboard of the exhaust and you can get to the single Philips on each reflector... They are tight because they are self threaded into the plastic, but some persistence will get it done...

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Originally Posted by Justcruising

Maybe we have different diffusers i can’t get to my screws from behind

We have the same difusser... You can certainly get to the screws... There is only 1 screw on each reflector right above the outboard exhaust pipe on each side... You just need a short #2 Phillips screwdriver...

Gunkk · 02-16-2020, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

I have a new 2020 2SS with the Brembos, I have about 250 miles on it so far, please tell me the brake dust lessens after the brakes are worn in a bit???

If not, are there much better pads out there (for street use) that don't create anywhere near as much dust???

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Powerstop Z26. Zero dust. You'll give up a bit of initial bite.

Justcruising · 02-16-2020, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

We have the same difusser... You can certainly get to the screws... There is only 1 screw on each reflector right above the outboard exhaust pipe on each side... You just need a short #2 Phillips screwdriver...

Thank you sir I will give it another shot

2SS Capt · 03-04-2020, 06:26 PM

Well I ordered a complete set of PowerStop Z26 pads from Amazon, going to install them tomorrow, hope they help a lot...

I would think with only 400 miles on my car, I'm fine not doing anything to the rotors...

COmatt27 · 04-22-2020, 07:53 PM

Hey did you ever install the brakes? I am doing that exact same install and I am having a heckuva time with getting the new rotors and new brakes on the front. Any tips or suggestions?

2SS Capt · 04-22-2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by COmatt27

Hey did you ever install the brakes? I am doing that exact same install and I am having a heckuva time with getting the new rotors and new brakes on the front. Any tips or suggestions?

I installed the new pads at 400 miles, had some squeaking and lines on the rotors, pulled them off and lightly sanded everything and put them back together, work great, no noise and no dust! Nice even marks on the rotors now...

kropscamaro16 · 04-23-2020, 10:52 AM

nope the brake dust will only get worse alot of guys swap to the powerstop z26 pads if its just a street car aka no track use to get less dust they work !

lcd550 · 04-23-2020, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by COmatt27

Hey did you ever install the brakes? I am doing that exact same install and I am having a heckuva time with getting the new rotors and new brakes on the front. Any tips or suggestions?

Have you seen this video:

02-15-2020, 11:13 AM	#1
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,029	Holy Brake Dust!!! I have a new 2020 2SS with the Brembos, I have about 250 miles on it so far, please tell me the brake dust lessens after the brakes are worn in a bit??? If not, are there much better pads out there (for street use) that don't create anywhere near as much dust??? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

03-04-2020, 06:26 PM	#10
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,029	Well I ordered a complete set of PowerStop Z26 pads from Amazon, going to install them tomorrow, hope they help a lot... I would think with only 400 miles on my car, I'm fine not doing anything to the rotors... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

04-22-2020, 07:53 PM	#11
COmatt27 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 197	Hey did you ever install the brakes? I am doing that exact same install and I am having a heckuva time with getting the new rotors and new brakes on the front. Any tips or suggestions? __________________ 2018 Camaro 1SS, A8, Bright Yellow, Roto-Fab CAI, MM CC, Vmax Ported TB, AWE Track Edition QuadTip - SOLD 2016 Mustang EcoBoost, A6, Black/Yellow Rally Stripes - CAI - SOLD 2016 Camaro 2SS, A8, Hyper Blue, Cold Air Inductions CAI, P1X Procharger, helical gears, Stage II, voltage booster, custom dual tip exhaust, ZL1-1LE Body kit - CURRENT RIDE 2016 Escalade ESV (6.2L), A8, Black Raven, Gibson Racing Headers - CURRENT People Mover

04-23-2020, 10:52 AM	#13
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	nope the brake dust will only get worse alot of guys swap to the powerstop z26 pads if its just a street car aka no track use to get less dust they work ! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

02-15-2020, 09:21 PM	#4
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	Nope the brakes dust doesn't get better, those are best pads .

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