Brake Pad Replacement

jimharrell · 07-22-2019, 11:52 AM

How long have others found the stock SS's brake pads to last with moderate DD'ing?

Blackmonba6Gen · 07-22-2019, 11:58 AM

I still have my stock brake pads and they still in good standings. I've tracked the car once so far and took it on numerous spirit drives whether its mid-week and/or weekend. Currently at 25K miles at the moment. I am considering changing to get a more track focused brake pad and reduce brake dust a little bit.

bdavies11 · 07-22-2019, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jimharrell

How long have others found the stock SS's brake pads to last with moderate DD'ing?

I'm at about 64k on the OEM brakes. Still have plenty left but its a DD for me and I'm rarely ever hard on the brakes with the exception of a few spirited drives through the mountains. With that said, when I do replace them, I'll switch to some ceramic pads to cut down on brake dust.

kropscamaro16 · 07-22-2019, 01:04 PM

lol ive had and used three sets of pads stock ones toast , z26 still good but took them off to use my powerstop track day pads lol should swap them back but hoping to track the car more so its motivation if i just leave them on

jimharrell · 07-22-2019, 01:09 PM

Wow, good to know they last a while if I don't track the car a lot (still have to go, probably go once or twice a year). A friend was curious due to the amount of brake dust (could not imagine any more). Do you have to change rotors with the pads? How much are the oem pads? Is ceramic a lot less brake dust, do they stop better?

Cannon Green · 07-22-2019, 01:29 PM

I got my 2018 1SS brand new 4/5/2019 with 10 miles on it, now at about 2,200 but my brakes have been squeaking off and on since 1500 miles.. is this unusual should I call the dealership? Thanks

RLem619 · 07-22-2019, 01:35 PM

My stock pads lasted about 1k miles before I swapped out to the PowerStop Z26 pads. Absolutely hated the f'ing dust. The ceramics virtually have zero dust on my car.

While I think the Brembo's do have a little more bite, it's hardly a noticeable difference on the street.

Still think it's one of the best things i've done to my car.

kropscamaro16 · 07-22-2019, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RLem619

My stock pads lasted about 1k miles before I swapped out to the PowerStop Z26 pads. Absolutely hated the f'ing dust. The ceramics virtually have zero dust on my car.

While I think the Brembo's do have a little more bite, it's hardly a noticeable difference on the street.

Still think it's one of the best things i've done to my car.

on the street they are pretty similiar but on auto x or track you will feel the difference lol some guy had z26s on his car and tracked it and toasted them in like 1 or 2 sessions

Mighty Mouce · 07-22-2019, 02:33 PM

17' SS, Almost 27k still good.

enzia35 · 07-22-2019, 06:08 PM

I'm at 38k as a DD. Brakes squeal, but that's what you get for the performance. Same with the dust. I have a set of the z26s ready to go when replacement is needed.

Lithias · 07-22-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Green

I got my 2018 1SS brand new 4/5/2019 with 10 miles on it, now at about 2,200 but my brakes have been squeaking off and on since 1500 miles.. is this unusual should I call the dealership? Thanks

This is completely normal for performance breaks.

protovack · 07-23-2019, 12:35 AM

no, the stock brembo pads don't squeal, generally.
Did you bed the brakes appropriately?

dviper42 · 07-23-2019, 11:57 AM

I bought my car April 15th 2016, replaced the brakes and rotors June 15, 2019.
They started making noise a week before I could get them serviced. The dealer said that pads were gone to 10 thousands of an inch in the rear and hitting the metal in the front. I did notice the some scaring. Its my DD 54 miles a day. I had 34000 miles when the brakes were changed to the OEM Brembos. I live in an area where you have to take it to someone for repair.

SPARTAN sui · 07-23-2019, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavies11

I'm at about 64k on the OEM brakes. Still have plenty left but its a DD for me and I'm rarely ever hard on the brakes with the exception of a few spirited drives through the mountains. With that said, when I do replace them, I'll switch to some ceramic pads to cut down on brake dust.

I'm surprised you've been able to handle the dust that long. I switched mine out after a few thousand miles. I couldn't handle it! lol

07-22-2019, 11:52 AM	#1
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07-22-2019, 11:58 AM	#2
Blackmonba6Gen BLUPRINT_1LE Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue SS 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Motor City -> AZ Posts: 726	I still have my stock brake pads and they still in good standings. I've tracked the car once so far and took it on numerous spirit drives whether its mid-week and/or weekend. Currently at 25K miles at the moment. I am considering changing to get a more track focused brake pad and reduce brake dust a little bit. __________________ 2022 Camaro SS 1LE \| PDR \| Rapid Blue \| Manual \| Katech Built SS 1LE \| Katech Build Sheet IG: BLUPRINT_1LE YT: BLUPRINT_1LE ----------------------------------------------------------------

07-22-2019, 01:04 PM	#4
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,816	lol ive had and used three sets of pads stock ones toast , z26 still good but took them off to use my powerstop track day pads lol should swap them back but hoping to track the car more so its motivation if i just leave them on __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

07-22-2019, 01:09 PM	#5
jimharrell Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: FL Posts: 215	Wow, good to know they last a while if I don't track the car a lot (still have to go, probably go once or twice a year). A friend was curious due to the amount of brake dust (could not imagine any more). Do you have to change rotors with the pads? How much are the oem pads? Is ceramic a lot less brake dust, do they stop better? __________________ 2023/2SS/1LE/Riverside Blue Metallic/M6/PDR/NAV/Red Seat Belts/Sport Alloy Pedals/Wicker Bill Spoiler/Black Sueded Knee Pads/Black Wheel Lug Nuts and Locks/Black Camaro Fender Badge Emblem 1100 - 3/14/23 2000 - 3/14/23 3000 - 3/15/23 TPW 4/10/23 3400 - 4/03/23 TPW 4/10/23 3800 - 4/07/23 4200? - 4/12/23

07-22-2019, 01:35 PM	#7
RLem619 Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 207	My stock pads lasted about 1k miles before I swapped out to the PowerStop Z26 pads. Absolutely hated the f'ing dust. The ceramics virtually have zero dust on my car. While I think the Brembo's do have a little more bite, it's hardly a noticeable difference on the street. Still think it's one of the best things i've done to my car. __________________ 2019 2SS: A10, Satin Steel Gray Metallic, MRC, Nav.

07-22-2019, 01:29 PM	#6
Cannon Green Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 77	I got my 2018 1SS brand new 4/5/2019 with 10 miles on it, now at about 2,200 but my brakes have been squeaking off and on since 1500 miles.. is this unusual should I call the dealership? Thanks

07-22-2019, 02:33 PM	#9
Mighty Mouce Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: US Posts: 422	17' SS, Almost 27k still good.

07-22-2019, 06:08 PM	#10
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	I'm at 38k as a DD. Brakes squeal, but that's what you get for the performance. Same with the dust. I have a set of the z26s ready to go when replacement is needed. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

07-23-2019, 12:35 AM	#12
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	no, the stock brembo pads don't squeal, generally. Did you bed the brakes appropriately?

07-23-2019, 11:57 AM	#13
dviper42 Drives: Man Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philippines Posts: 73	2016 2SS NPP NAV Yellow I bought my car April 15th 2016, replaced the brakes and rotors June 15, 2019. They started making noise a week before I could get them serviced. The dealer said that pads were gone to 10 thousands of an inch in the rear and hitting the metal in the front. I did notice the some scaring. Its my DD 54 miles a day. I had 34000 miles when the brakes were changed to the OEM Brembos. I live in an area where you have to take it to someone for repair.

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