Brake Pad Question

uvraise · 01-01-2021, 12:52 PM

Does anyone know if there's a difference in brake pad fitment, between the 2020 SS and the 2021 SS? I want to replace the pads on my 2021 because of the overly excessive brake dust. I want Akebono pads, as I had them on my 2015 and just loved the braking and low dust. However, Akebono doesn't offer the pads for the 2021 yet. I didn't know if I could just use the application of the 2020 for the 2021. Thanks!

1hprush · 01-01-2021, 01:30 PM

Can't imagine the brake caliper being any different from a '20 to a '21 on a stock car, particularly with the same trim level, unless there were significate design changes with it.

One quick and easy way to find out...

Jsreo · 01-02-2021, 07:32 AM

Just go to any auto parts website and change model years while searching for pads

ember1205 · 01-02-2021, 09:57 AM

Let's put it this way...

Chevy can't sell the 2021 SS and ZL1 models in CA or WA because they never updated what they're using for brake pads and they no longer meet code. If they couldn't/didn't make a change that would allow them to SELL CARS, then they didn't make a change for any other reason.

arpad_m · 01-02-2021, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uvraise

Does anyone know if there's a difference in brake pad fitment, between the 2020 SS and the 2021 SS? I want to replace the pads on my 2021 because of the overly excessive brake dust. I want Akebono pads, as I had them on my 2015 and just loved the braking and low dust. However, Akebono doesn't offer the pads for the 2021 yet. I didn't know if I could just use the application of the 2020 for the 2021. Thanks!

Say hello to Scotty for us

On topic, many here have used PowerStop Z26 pads with much success to practically eliminate brake dust, at the cost of some braking performance when driving the car hard.

uvraise · 01-03-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Say hello to Scotty for us

On topic, many here have used PowerStop Z26 pads with much success to practically eliminate brake dust, at the cost of some braking performance when driving the car hard.

Who's Scotty?

FarmerFran · 01-03-2021, 06:43 PM

I am sure more people here can chime in better but the dirty pads work very well. If you change them out make you you re-learn the stopping power of the new pads vs the OEM.

Go EAGLES! wait, they suck.

arpad_m · 01-03-2021, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uvraise

Who's Scotty?

Scotty Kilmer, the biggest Akebono pad proponent on youtube

I thought you might have heeded his suggestion.

ctrlz · 01-04-2021, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Go EAGLES! wait, they suck.

Grew up and still live in the Philly area. This should pretty much be the town motto. The super bowl year was deserved. But flukes are called flukes for a reason.

Anyway, I second the recommendation for z26's. You can get them from Amazon in sizes for 2018 and 2020 and return for free the ones that don't fit. I haven't searched to even see if they'll come up with different numbers.

I think these stop better than the stock semi-metallics in everyday driving. I think the stock pads are a track pad.

GroundhogSS · 01-08-2021, 09:13 PM

Rock Auto carries the PowerStop, and usually have a pretty low price on them.

craigss50 · 01-09-2021, 03:10 PM

I have a set of Z26 PowerStop pads for a 2017 SS with about 1000 miles on them I will sell. I replaced them with Z23 pads. The Z26 would squeal when cold backing out of my garage and it bugged me.

uvraise · 01-13-2021, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

kropscamaro16 · 01-13-2021, 04:53 PM

same thing! 16-21 ss

01-01-2021, 12:52 PM	#1
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 235 View My Garage	Brake Pad Question Does anyone know if there's a difference in brake pad fitment, between the 2020 SS and the 2021 SS? I want to replace the pads on my 2021 because of the overly excessive brake dust. I want Akebono pads, as I had them on my 2015 and just loved the braking and low dust. However, Akebono doesn't offer the pads for the 2021 yet. I didn't know if I could just use the application of the 2020 for the 2021. Thanks! __________________ 2015 SS2/RS, SCT Tune (Dynosteve), Vitesse Throttle Controller, Vararam VR-DRX CAI, Vararam Power Wedge TBS, Granatelli Performance MAF

01-01-2021, 01:30 PM	#2
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	Can't imagine the brake caliper being any different from a '20 to a '21 on a stock car, particularly with the same trim level, unless there were significate design changes with it. One quick and easy way to find out... __________________ Current: 2018 ZL1 ZLE Memories: 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro Convertible (Sold) 2003 Dodge Viper (Sold) 2005 Lingenfelter Corvette (Sold) 2004 Mazda RX-8 (Sold)

01-08-2021, 09:13 PM	#10
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	Rock Auto carries the PowerStop, and usually have a pretty low price on them. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

01-13-2021, 04:37 PM	#12
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 235 View My Garage	Thanks for the suggestions guys! __________________ 2015 SS2/RS, SCT Tune (Dynosteve), Vitesse Throttle Controller, Vararam VR-DRX CAI, Vararam Power Wedge TBS, Granatelli Performance MAF

01-13-2021, 04:53 PM	#13
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	same thing! 16-21 ss __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-02-2021, 07:32 AM	#3
Jsreo Drives: 2017 2SS Manual Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 373	Just go to any auto parts website and change model years while searching for pads

01-02-2021, 09:57 AM	#4
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	Let's put it this way... Chevy can't sell the 2021 SS and ZL1 models in CA or WA because they never updated what they're using for brake pads and they no longer meet code. If they couldn't/didn't make a change that would allow them to SELL CARS, then they didn't make a change for any other reason.

01-03-2021, 06:43 PM	#7
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	I am sure more people here can chime in better but the dirty pads work very well. If you change them out make you you re-learn the stopping power of the new pads vs the OEM. Go EAGLES! wait, they suck.

01-09-2021, 03:10 PM	#11
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	I have a set of Z26 PowerStop pads for a 2017 SS with about 1000 miles on them I will sell. I replaced them with Z23 pads. The Z26 would squeal when cold backing out of my garage and it bugged me.

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