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1MtnGoat · 04-27-2012, 09:00 PM

Just an FYI. I got tired of all the brake dust on my polished wheels. I've cleaned them 4 times in 1,600 miles. Each time they were almost dark grey or at least very dusty. So this afternoon I put Hawk Performance Ceramic '09+ CTS-V pads on all four corners. I have bedded them in and driven about 100 miles. Braking seems as good as before (perhaps it will not be as good on the track but I don't plan on tracking) and there is minimal dust if any.

Oneslowz28 · 04-27-2012, 11:35 PM

great brake pad but this is why i opted for the black rims. My boss has the cts-v with the chrome rims and after 2 days of driving they are almost black again. I laugh every time. Either way you have to stay on top of the cleaning of these wheels (black or polished) if the dust sets in and eats any of the clearcoat on the wheel they are done. Give them a good coat of wax/sealer to make them last longer.

1MtnGoat · 04-28-2012, 07:55 AM

I sealed and waxed the rims along with the rest of the car the first day I had it. The rims clean easy. It was just that the amount of dust was unreal. Even with a 100 miles of freeway driving the wheels would be turning dusty. Anyway it's much better now.

thebatdude · 04-30-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MtnGoat

I sealed and waxed the rims along with the rest of the car the first day I had it. The rims clean easy. It was just that the amount of dust was unreal. Even with a 100 miles of freeway driving the wheels would be turning dusty. Anyway it's much better now.

What did you use to seal and wax them?

autoguy · 04-30-2012, 10:26 PM

I installed the Hawk Ceramic pads on my CTS-V and the decrease in dust was unbelievable. I also sprayed the wheels with Eagle One Wheel Keep Clean after every wash and the wheels would actually stay clean for a couple days of driving.

I plan on doing the same with my ZL when it arrives. If Hawk can make a dustless pad, why can't GM/Brembo do something.

ValsZL1 · 05-01-2012, 06:29 PM

yes the original pads are horrific for dust. i installed carbotech 1521 i think they are called, much less dust and they bite awesome.

Oneslowz28 · 05-01-2012, 10:36 PM

What is the price on some of these brake pads?

Bad@ssCamaro · 05-01-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Oneslowz28

What is the price on some of these brake pads?

http://www.ctbrakes.com/pads.asp

derklug · 05-01-2012, 11:52 PM

Sorry guys, performance brakes make dust like a dirt road in August. If you don't plan on tracking your car, change to a less agressive pad, or learn to love your powerball.

Oneslowz28 · 05-02-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

http://www.ctbrakes.com/pads.asp

Thats a lot for brake pads, you know how many car washes i could do for that. lol

Maybe when it comes time for replacement i would consider them but not right out of the box.

1MtnGoat · 05-02-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MtnGoat

Just an FYI. I got tired of all the brake dust on my polished wheels. I've cleaned them 4 times in 1,600 miles. Each time they were almost dark grey or at least very dusty. So this afternoon I put Hawk Performance Ceramic '09+ CTS-V pads on all four corners. I have bedded them in and driven about 100 miles. Braking seems as good as before (perhaps it will not be as good on the track but I don't plan on tracking) and there is minimal dust if any.

I've been several hundred miles now which includes around town stop and go driving and my wheels are still clean. Scrubbing the wheels to get them perfectly clean was a pain even when they had been waxed. For me the $$ for these pads was well spent.

Fenderaddict2 · 05-02-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by autoguy

If Hawk can make a dustless pad, why can't GM/Brembo do something.

Because they wanted maximum stopping ability?!?!?! Dustless doesn't cut it on a track my friend.

04-27-2012, 09:00 PM	#1
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Western NC Posts: 353	Brake Pads Just an FYI. I got tired of all the brake dust on my polished wheels. I've cleaned them 4 times in 1,600 miles. Each time they were almost dark grey or at least very dusty. So this afternoon I put Hawk Performance Ceramic '09+ CTS-V pads on all four corners. I have bedded them in and driven about 100 miles. Braking seems as good as before (perhaps it will not be as good on the track but I don't plan on tracking) and there is minimal dust if any.

04-27-2012, 11:35 PM	#2
Oneslowz28 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 541	great brake pad but this is why i opted for the black rims. My boss has the cts-v with the chrome rims and after 2 days of driving they are almost black again. I laugh every time. Either way you have to stay on top of the cleaning of these wheels (black or polished) if the dust sets in and eats any of the clearcoat on the wheel they are done. Give them a good coat of wax/sealer to make them last longer. __________________ 1994 Honda Passport 1999 Jeep Wrangler 1978 Camaro/ C5 Corvette Hybrid Build info here: http://photobucket.com/ProjectCormaro 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 http://photobucket.com/2012CamaroZL1 Roto-fab CAI, Stainless Works Cat-Back, Satin Black powder coated rims, Rock Shields & Pretty LED lit grill.

04-30-2012, 10:26 PM	#5
autoguy Ridergraphix.com Drives: 80Z, 94Z, 99 SS,09,10,11 SS Pace Ca Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	I installed the Hawk Ceramic pads on my CTS-V and the decrease in dust was unbelievable. I also sprayed the wheels with Eagle One Wheel Keep Clean after every wash and the wheels would actually stay clean for a couple days of driving. I plan on doing the same with my ZL when it arrives. If Hawk can make a dustless pad, why can't GM/Brembo do something. __________________ *The Best Fitting, Highest Quality, Stripes for your Camaro!!!* ZL1 Chin Skid Plate http://www.ridergraphix.com/camaro_ZL1_nose_plate.html ZL1 Splitters http://www.ridergraphix.com/Camaro_Z..._Splitter.html

05-01-2012, 10:36 PM	#7
Oneslowz28 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 541	What is the price on some of these brake pads? __________________ 1994 Honda Passport 1999 Jeep Wrangler 1978 Camaro/ C5 Corvette Hybrid Build info here: http://photobucket.com/ProjectCormaro 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 http://photobucket.com/2012CamaroZL1 Roto-fab CAI, Stainless Works Cat-Back, Satin Black powder coated rims, Rock Shields & Pretty LED lit grill.

05-01-2012, 11:52 PM	#9
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,070	Sorry guys, performance brakes make dust like a dirt road in August. If you don't plan on tracking your car, change to a less agressive pad, or learn to love your powerball. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

04-28-2012, 07:55 AM	#3
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Western NC Posts: 353	I sealed and waxed the rims along with the rest of the car the first day I had it. The rims clean easy. It was just that the amount of dust was unreal. Even with a 100 miles of freeway driving the wheels would be turning dusty. Anyway it's much better now.

05-01-2012, 06:29 PM	#6
ValsZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: northeast Posts: 4	yes the original pads are horrific for dust. i installed carbotech 1521 i think they are called, much less dust and they bite awesome.