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1MtnGoat · 10-21-2012, 08:23 PM

I did the proper burnishing procedure on the OEM pads. It had no effect on the amount of dust produced. Hence my swap to 10,000 miles ago to Hawk Ceramic Performance pads.

Dega Man · 10-25-2012, 12:47 AM

Does anyone have the part number for the front and rear hawk ceramic pads for the ZL1?

Norm Peterson · 10-25-2012, 05:40 AM

Read post #4 and make absolutely sure that you can live with a slight loss in stopping power.

It's supposedly the same pad as the Cadillac CTS-V.

Even Hawk's own site doesn't seem to know what a ZL1 Camaro is, although they do list the CTS-V pads in Ceramic.

Norm

1MtnGoat · 10-25-2012, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dega Man

Does anyone have the part number for the front and rear hawk ceramic pads for the ZL1?

Here ya go - http://marylandspeed.com/hawk-perfor...sa-p-3541.html

Dega Man · 10-27-2012, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the help.

RobZL1580 · 11-12-2012, 03:23 PM

I had the Hawk Ceramic pads installed both front and rear last week. I noticed a slight decrease in stopping power but not enough to ever bother me as I will never track my car. In fact I always thought the stock pads were a tad too sensitive for me, so I love they way these ceramic pads feel now and what a difference on the brake dust.

FYI, I had the blue cone, so my wheel torque specs are 110 ft lbs.

Finally, make sure whoever installs knows that they have to sand the discs with 130 grit paper and wash with soap and water so as to not cross-contaminated the different pad's material. I know this was not done when I changed over on my Challenger SRT8 and that may be why the brakes squealed sometimes.

The new hawk pads have not made any noises and I don't even think about that I changed the pads except when it comes time to washing the wheels, then I say man am I glad I did this!

Silverguardrail · 11-12-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this, yet...but I performed the brake burnishing process a month or so ago, and I swear the dust on my wheels has been reduced by as much as 50% from before-hand...

I performed the brake burnishing too and my brake dust increased 50%

Brownster · 11-12-2012, 07:07 PM

So rotors need to be sanded and washed to remove OEM brake residue?

SunnySideUpII · 05-02-2015, 01:44 AM

Hi,

I get it the ceramic pads create way less dust, however the dust is "light colored".

I have black wheels. So would light colored dust not look worse than dark dust on dark wheel? Just from esthetics point of view...

Any thoughts?

TobysZL1 · 05-02-2015, 03:28 AM

I have the hawk ceramics for a year now and my chrome wheels see minimum 50 percent less brake dust. Love them.

Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

JusticePete · 05-03-2015, 11:53 AM

Brake Dust vs Property Damage and Bodily Injury; How is this even a discussion?

Let's raise the RWHP and reducing braking power

Really?

STINGER BEE · 06-26-2016, 07:04 PM

What is the part number for the hawk ceramic pad that you used.PM me please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunnySideUpII

Hi,

I get it the ceramic pads create way less dust, however the dust is "light colored".

I have black wheels. So would light colored dust not look worse than dark dust on dark wheel? Just from esthetics point of view...

Any thoughts?

JusticePete · 06-27-2016, 07:09 AM

Less dust on your wheels is more important than safety

111wfb · 06-27-2016, 08:05 AM

I did the Hawks two years ago and agree with everything already said about the results.

10-21-2012, 08:23 PM	#57
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	I did the proper burnishing procedure on the OEM pads. It had no effect on the amount of dust produced. Hence my swap to 10,000 miles ago to Hawk Ceramic Performance pads.

10-25-2012, 12:47 AM	#58
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	Does anyone have the part number for the front and rear hawk ceramic pads for the ZL1?

10-25-2012, 05:40 AM	#59
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Read post #4 and make absolutely sure that you can live with a slight loss in stopping power. It's supposedly the same pad as the Cadillac CTS-V. Even Hawk's own site doesn't seem to know what a ZL1 Camaro is, although they do list the CTS-V pads in Ceramic. Norm

10-27-2012, 01:23 PM	#61
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	Thanks for the help.

11-12-2012, 03:23 PM	#62
RobZL1580 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 62	I had the Hawk Ceramic pads installed both front and rear last week. I noticed a slight decrease in stopping power but not enough to ever bother me as I will never track my car. In fact I always thought the stock pads were a tad too sensitive for me, so I love they way these ceramic pads feel now and what a difference on the brake dust. FYI, I had the blue cone, so my wheel torque specs are 110 ft lbs. Finally, make sure whoever installs knows that they have to sand the discs with 130 grit paper and wash with soap and water so as to not cross-contaminated the different pad's material. I know this was not done when I changed over on my Challenger SRT8 and that may be why the brakes squealed sometimes. The new hawk pads have not made any noises and I don't even think about that I changed the pads except when it comes time to washing the wheels, then I say man am I glad I did this!

11-12-2012, 07:07 PM	#64
Brownster Drives: 1966 GTO Convertible/ZL1 Vert Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE N.C. Posts: 271	So rotors need to be sanded and washed to remove OEM brake residue?

05-02-2015, 01:44 AM	#65
SunnySideUpII Drives: 2015 ZL1 Bright Yellow Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 77	Hi, I get it the ceramic pads create way less dust, however the dust is "light colored". I have black wheels. So would light colored dust not look worse than dark dust on dark wheel? Just from esthetics point of view... Any thoughts?

05-02-2015, 03:28 AM	#66
TobysZL1 Drives: ZL1 Gone but not Forgotten! Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Central NY Posts: 465	I have the hawk ceramics for a year now and my chrome wheels see minimum 50 percent less brake dust. Love them. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

05-03-2015, 11:53 AM	#67
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Brake Dust vs Property Damage and Bodily Injury; How is this even a discussion? Let's raise the RWHP and reducing braking power Really?

06-27-2016, 07:09 AM	#69
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Less dust on your wheels is more important than safety

06-27-2016, 08:05 AM	#70
111wfb Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Det Posts: 40	I did the Hawks two years ago and agree with everything already said about the results.