GM Performance brake pads

STALKER_174 · 11-03-2021, 11:35 PM

Evening all

I just ordered the 6 piston GM performance upgrade kit for my SS and I am having some trouble finding some info.
I am in Australia and customs is going to grab the kit on its way in, as I expected, and they wont release it until I can prove there is no asbestos in the kit.
I have contacted Brembo and GM but with no luck yet. Can anyone shed some light on a part number or something for the pads that come in the kit so I can look deeper and see if I can get an SDS or something? The GM page only says 'performance brake pads" which isnt very helpful.

Thanks

arpad_m · 11-04-2021, 08:25 AM

Our OEM brake pads are manufactured by Ferodo, I'd try to contact them and request a data sheet: https://www.ferodo.us/contact-us.html

Ventmaster · 11-04-2021, 01:08 PM

As to asbestos in automotive pads-

When did disk brake pads stop using asbestos?
As with all usage of asbestos, this use was banned in 1999 , however many still ask the questions as to whether or not such a use is still seen. The only exception to the rule was that asbestos brake pads were allowed to be fitted to pre-1973 vehicles until 2004, meaning that there is a chance that a number of older vehicles still, to this day, contain asbestos.

A little more research determined that this is true for both the US and UK.

It also reminds me of when I used to purse my lips and blow the dust out of my '71 Yamaha's brake drums so it didn't create any drag when I didn't need it...
sometimes a little understanding is dangerous, but I'm still kickin' despite buying mercury by the ounce at the hardware store as a child to play with bare handed and chasing the DDT fogger truck every summer when they sprayed for mosquitoes (unfortunately I was fast and able to stay with it for blocks).

IOW- in life don't sweat the small stuff, and if you haven't been vaccinated grow a pair and go do it, please. It's part of living in a society.

ABM1SSSG3 · 11-04-2021, 02:21 PM

In addition to the Brembo/Ferodo part number posted above, GM's part # is 25940447.

STALKER_174 · 11-05-2021, 02:44 AM

Thanks all
Yeah I know we havent used asbestos for ages but some dodgy countries still do, which is why I guess that customs is going hard on it.
They previously stopped some ceramic pads I had come in, the fact it was written on the box, and in the name wasnt enough for them.

11-03-2021, 11:35 PM	#1
STALKER_174 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Aussie version Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sydney Aus Posts: 46	GM Performance brake pads Evening all I just ordered the 6 piston GM performance upgrade kit for my SS and I am having some trouble finding some info. I am in Australia and customs is going to grab the kit on its way in, as I expected, and they wont release it until I can prove there is no asbestos in the kit. I have contacted Brembo and GM but with no luck yet. Can anyone shed some light on a part number or something for the pads that come in the kit so I can look deeper and see if I can get an SDS or something? The GM page only says 'performance brake pads" which isnt very helpful. Thanks

11-04-2021, 08:25 AM	#2
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,579 View My Garage	Our OEM brake pads are manufactured by Ferodo, I'd try to contact them and request a data sheet: https://www.ferodo.us/contact-us.html Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

11-04-2021, 01:08 PM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,862	As to asbestos in automotive pads- When did disk brake pads stop using asbestos? As with all usage of asbestos, this use was banned in 1999 , however many still ask the questions as to whether or not such a use is still seen. The only exception to the rule was that asbestos brake pads were allowed to be fitted to pre-1973 vehicles until 2004, meaning that there is a chance that a number of older vehicles still, to this day, contain asbestos. A little more research determined that this is true for both the US and UK. It also reminds me of when I used to purse my lips and blow the dust out of my '71 Yamaha's brake drums so it didn't create any drag when I didn't need it... sometimes a little understanding is dangerous, but I'm still kickin' despite buying mercury by the ounce at the hardware store as a child to play with bare handed and chasing the DDT fogger truck every summer when they sprayed for mosquitoes (unfortunately I was fast and able to stay with it for blocks). IOW- in life don't sweat the small stuff, and if you haven't been vaccinated grow a pair and go do it, please. It's part of living in a society. Last edited by Ventmaster; 11-04-2021 at 01:46 PM.

11-04-2021, 02:21 PM	#4
ABM1SSSG3 Drives: 2017 Arctic Blue Metallic A8 SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Mission Viejo SoCal Posts: 78	In addition to the Brembo/Ferodo part number posted above, GM's part # is 25940447. __________________ 2017 SS Arctic Blue Metallic A8 GM big brake kit SG3 Lowering & FE4 sway Bar Kits

11-05-2021, 02:44 AM	#5
STALKER_174 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Aussie version Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sydney Aus Posts: 46	Thanks all Yeah I know we havent used asbestos for ages but some dodgy countries still do, which is why I guess that customs is going hard on it. They previously stopped some ceramic pads I had come in, the fact it was written on the box, and in the name wasnt enough for them.

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