[Mark R]

I had the same high speed shudder. Had the rotors replaced under warranty.

[Gunkk]

Originally Posted by GT-ER

I agree that it looks like my problem is uneven pad deposits. Steering wheel never shakes no matter how hard I stop, it's the cabin that vibrates and stops vibrating once I go under 80mph or so.

So the car doesn't shake or vibrate when you use the brakes, but it shakes/vibrates above 80 mph.

Sounds like tires to me.

[GT-ER]

Originally Posted by Gunkk

So the car doesn't shake or vibrate when you use the brakes, but it shakes/vibrates above 80 mph.

Sounds like tires to me.

No, it's when I brake. I'm just saying that the steering wheel doesn't shake or vibrate, but rather the whole cabin, and under 80ish it doesn't do it.

[GT-ER]

Originally Posted by BlueinTN

Z26 pads are not for hard driving. yeah they dust less but as you can see on a ZL1 they can over heat pretty quick. Even the manufacture of those pads will tell you that.

I would definitely not call my kind of driving heavy driving, but I do periodically do WOT runs that require me to brake at high speeds. Zero track use though. But yes, you are right, they don't even appear to be good for even periodic hard braking.

[JeromeS13]

Originally Posted by GT-ER

No, it's when I brake. I'm just saying that the steering wheel doesn't shake or vibrate, but rather the whole cabin, and under 80ish it doesn't do it.

That would usually indicate an issue with the rear brakes...

[Mark R]

Originally Posted by GT-ER

I would definitely not call my kind of driving heavy driving, but I do periodically do WOT runs that require me to brake at high speeds.

Like when the radar detector goes off??!! I know what you mean!!

[arpad_m]

Yeah, the stock pads are dusty, but I'm a sucker for proper braking performance and don't mind putting some elbow grease into cleaning now and then.

What I did was having wheels ceramic coated, which made cleaning very easy. The majority of the dust simply rinses off now, and the wheel cleaner takes care of the rest. I drive a little after washing to get rid of surface rust and that's all there is to it.

[BlueinTN]

Originally Posted by GT-ER

I would definitely not call my kind of driving heavy driving, but I do periodically do WOT runs that require me to brake at high speeds. Zero track use though. But yes, you are right, they don't even appear to be good for even periodic hard braking.

Wasn't trying to give you a lecture. The car makes speed so easy you can go right thru the brakes in one application. Coming to a complete stop like you have to on the street on hot brakes never helps. The pads look like they chunked bad.

[GT-ER]

Originally Posted by BlueinTN

Wasn't trying to give you a lecture. The car makes speed so easy you can go right thru the brakes in one application. Coming to a complete stop like you have to on the street on hot brakes never helps. The pads look like they chunked bad.

I get it, I didn't take it that way. You're right but damn, these brakes are so enormous I would think they can handle a periodic hard brake, but then again, the pads are likely not up to the task in this case.

Originally Posted by Mark R

Like when the radar detector goes off??!! I know what you mean!!

Lmao! EXACTLY!

Originally Posted by JeromeS13

That would usually indicate an issue with the rear brakes...

I would normally agree but the rears look great and there is no back and forth tugging movement in lower speeds which is usually rear brakes. I'm assuming it's front simply by how screwed up the rotors look. Not saying your wrong though.


Anyone run anything aftermarket that is in between oem and the PS Z26?

[collinms]

I tried to warn people about these pads but no one listened. They see cheap price and less dust and just assume they are great.

[nicktechla]

Originally Posted by collinms

I tried to warn people about these pads but no one listened. They see cheap price and less dust and just assume they are great.

[GT-ER]

Originally Posted by collinms

I tried to warn people about these pads but no one listened. They see cheap price and less dust and just assume they are great.

I don't know that I ever saw a warning, on the contrary, I saw a lot of great reviews. I don't like them though, but no one has offered me any other solution either.

[nicktechla]

Originally Posted by GT-ER

I don't know that I ever saw a warning, on the contrary, I saw a lot of great reviews. I don't like them though, but no one has offered me any other solution either.

stock pads, ceramic coat the wheels.. works pretty good

[GT-ER]

Originally Posted by nicktechla

stock pads, ceramic coat the wheels.. works pretty good

lol...I would wash my car and litterally the very same day my wheels were filthy. No thanks.

There is no middle ground?