Brake pads- too much dust- need some current choices - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Corvette95 · 03-05-2021

The pads and rotors were upgraded on my 90. I do HPDE days with the car and I drive when I "drive" it, so I went with PowerStop track day pads (Ceramic / metallic hybrid ) with my upgraded drilled and slotted rotors. The pads work great and I am very happy with the cold and hot performance...problem...I have NEVER had so much brake dust as I have with these pads. I am not exaggerating, with each car wash, the rims come off to clean the inside of the wheels and calipers and suspension (yeah, I baby my monster too). So I am going to go with a different front pad but I need one that will withstand a weekend at the track with heavy use and will be adequate on the street but needs to have an acceptable amount of brake dust. What recommendation do you have for that combo of use? (running completely rebuilt J55) BTW I did read some old threads.

Mikey · 03-05-2021

Try carbotech bobcat compound

Corvette95 · 03-06-2021

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Try carbotech bobcat compound

Thanks! Sent them an email. Any other suggestions?

VikingTrad3r · 03-06-2021

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

The pads and rotors were upgraded on my 90. I do HPDE days with the car and I drive when I "drive" it, so I went with PowerStop track day pads (Ceramic / metallic hybrid ) with my upgraded drilled and slotted rotors. The pads work great and I am very happy with the cold and hot performance...problem...I have NEVER had so much brake dust as I have with these pads. I am not exaggerating, with each car wash, the rims come off to clean the inside of the wheels and calipers and suspension (yeah, I baby my monster too). So I am going to go with a different front pad but I need one that will withstand a weekend at the track with heavy use and will be adequate on the street but needs to have an acceptable amount of brake dust. What recommendation do you have for that combo of use? (running completely rebuilt J55) BTW I did read some old threads.

dude i have EXACTLY the same issue.

i went with powerstop and they were cheap cheap but HOLY SNAP i agree the dust is beyond anything ive ever seen times 5.

Mikey · 03-06-2021

Advantage of carbotech is compounds are compatible with each other. While the street/auto cross "bobcat" 1521 compound may be marginal for track duty, if you find you need more pad for track you can switch to carbotech xp12/10 combo for front/rear without worrying about a rotor swap at the same time and switch back for street.

The 1521's are very low dust. No dedicated track compound will be low dust.

All compounds are non-corrosive and very easy on the wheels. Even when I neglected to clean for many months it was no issue when I did finally clean.

Note my experiences are on my C6Z06 with polished aluminum OEM wheels. I also use Castrol SRF brake fluid exclusively.

I haven't put carbotech on my '91 ZR-1 yet but will at next brake change.

Corvette95 · 03-06-2021

Where do I get the carbotechs?

VikingTrad3r · 03-06-2021

there is a guy on cf who is a sponsor and hes always plugging. i think its adam at advance motorsports i think.

search for ?better braking for your c4? i think it was

WARP TEN · 03-06-2021

I put a set of Power Stop Z26 pads on my 2016 Z06 (steel rotors) and I like them a lot. I now have about 15,000 miles on them. They reduce dust and stop as well or better than the stock pads with no squealing. And they cost only about $130 for a full set on Amazon, at least they did a couple of years ago, so a great value. Power Stop from their website appears to have pads available for the C4 Corvettes but I would check with Summit or some other retailer to make sure they will fit the ZR-1. --Bob

Mikey · 03-06-2021

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

Where do I get the carbotechs?

Adam Adelstein - Amp'd Autosport
http://ampdautosport.com/

Corvette95 · 03-06-2021

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Originally Posted by WARP TEN

I put a set of Power Stop Z26 pads on my 2016 Z06 (steel rotors) and I like them a lot. I now have about 15,000 miles on them. They reduce dust and stop as well or better than the stock pads with no squealing. And they cost only about $130 for a full set on Amazon, at least they did a couple of years ago, so a great value. Power Stop from their website appears to have pads available for the C4 Corvettes but I would check with Summit or some other retailer to make sure they will fit the ZR-1. --Bob

I am using powerstop. That is what I am having the extreme dusting coming from. Looking for a different brand. Thanks

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Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Brake pads- too much dust- need some current choices The pads and rotors were upgraded on my 90. I do HPDE days with the car and I drive when I "drive" it, so I went with PowerStop track day pads (Ceramic / metallic hybrid ) with my upgraded drilled and slotted rotors. The pads work great and I am very happy with the cold and hot performance...problem...I have NEVER had so much brake dust as I have with these pads. I am not exaggerating, with each car wash, the rims come off to clean the inside of the wheels and calipers and suspension (yeah, I baby my monster too). So I am going to go with a different front pad but I need one that will withstand a weekend at the track with heavy use and will be adequate on the street but needs to have an acceptable amount of brake dust. What recommendation do you have for that combo of use? (running completely rebuilt J55) BTW I did read some old threads. __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

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Mikey Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 323	Re: Brake pads- too much dust- need some current choices Try carbotech bobcat compound

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Mikey Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 323	Re: Brake pads- too much dust- need some current choices Advantage of carbotech is compounds are compatible with each other. While the street/auto cross "bobcat" 1521 compound may be marginal for track duty, if you find you need more pad for track you can switch to carbotech xp12/10 combo for front/rear without worrying about a rotor swap at the same time and switch back for street. The 1521's are very low dust. No dedicated track compound will be low dust. All compounds are non-corrosive and very easy on the wheels. Even when I neglected to clean for many months it was no issue when I did finally clean. Note my experiences are on my C6Z06 with polished aluminum OEM wheels. I also use Castrol SRF brake fluid exclusively. I haven't put carbotech on my '91 ZR-1 yet but will at next brake change.

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Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: Brake pads- too much dust- need some current choices Where do I get the carbotechs? __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

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VikingTrad3r Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 72	Re: Brake pads- too much dust- need some current choices there is a guy on cf who is a sponsor and hes always plugging. i think its adam at advance motorsports i think. search for ?better braking for your c4? i think it was __________________ --------------- VikingTrad3r Calgary, Canada 1991 ZR1 # 888 - daily drive whenever possible 1991 ZR1 engine from unknown sn. 1990 Z51 zf6 being built into narrow body ZR1 racer 1987 z52 auto - sold 1986 'z31' 4+3 - sold 1985 Z51 auto - sold

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WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,095	Re: Brake pads- too much dust- need some current choices I put a set of Power Stop Z26 pads on my 2016 Z06 (steel rotors) and I like them a lot. I now have about 15,000 miles on them. They reduce dust and stop as well or better than the stock pads with no squealing. And they cost only about $130 for a full set on Amazon, at least they did a couple of years ago, so a great value. Power Stop from their website appears to have pads available for the C4 Corvettes but I would check with Summit or some other retailer to make sure they will fit the ZR-1. --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"