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DemonZL1 · 02-27-2016, 04:08 PM

Talk to me, what can i expect ? I daily mine, well, just bought a truck so the miles may slow down. With my previous car i did a lot of autocross and only a few track days. With this car i wanted to do more track and the same amount of autocross...

I'm not rich, brake cost is a concern...

So, i'm preparing for it like any other expense, but i'd like to know what you guys are getting out of your brakes? I'm sure most haven't had to touch them but some have. What kind of use did you get before replacement?

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-27-2016, 04:22 PM

the rotors can last a looong time...thank goodness. The pads seem tough too. I had 10 track days on mine and they still had at least 1/2 life left. I replaced them but kept old pads for emergency use. It has been noted on corvetteforum: it is better with CCRs to change sooner rather than waiting too late and risk damaging an expensive rotor. Seems like the right choice so far. Burnishing the new brake pad set seemed easier for some reason. Maybe the material embedded in the rotor is helping this situation.

DemonZL1 · 02-27-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

the rotors can last a looong time...thank goodness. The pads seem tough too. I had 10 track days on mine and they still had at least 1/2 life left. I replaced them but kept old pads for emergency use. It has been noted on corvetteforum: it is better with CCRs to change sooner rather than waiting too late and risk damaging an expensive rotor. Seems like the right choice so far. Burnishing the new brake pad set seemed easier for some reason. Maybe the material embedded in the rotor is helping this situation.

Nice!

gt73 · 03-01-2016, 02:39 PM

So I have a noticed squeaking while braking at low speeds, for instance in a parking lot but no squeaking after stop while say coming off the highway. Has anyone else experienced this?

Zslash28 · 03-01-2016, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gt73

So I have a noticed squeaking while braking at low speeds, for instance in a parking lot but no squeaking after stop while say coming off the highway. Has anyone else experienced this?

Yes. Normal CCB feedback.

Schlok · 03-01-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gt73

So I have a noticed squeaking while braking at low speeds, for instance in a parking lot but no squeaking after stop while say coming off the highway. Has anyone else experienced this?

Unfortunately yes, part of the high performance brake trade off. You can have quiet but you won't get capability, at least not as much.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-01-2016, 04:01 PM

the Z/28 pads squeak less than my ZL1 semi metallic pads

gt73 · 03-01-2016, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the input. I knew you all could answer the question!

summit1le · 03-03-2016, 07:28 AM

My car will be picked up next week with its new brake set up. I will post a write up when I get back from Sebring and PBIR next month. Carbon Cermics are amazing, however if replacement cost is an issue check out a steel set!

JUSTIFIED · 03-05-2016, 02:56 PM

See below. Chevy estimates that the rotors will last 20 times longer than pads. For those who only drive it on the street they'll likely never have to change them. Not sure how long pads last on the track as I don't track mine.

02-27-2016, 04:08 PM	#1
DemonZL1 199 Drives: like a granny Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,916	Z/28 Brake Life - What are you seeing Talk to me, what can i expect ? I daily mine, well, just bought a truck so the miles may slow down. With my previous car i did a lot of autocross and only a few track days. With this car i wanted to do more track and the same amount of autocross... I'm not rich, brake cost is a concern... So, i'm preparing for it like any other expense, but i'd like to know what you guys are getting out of your brakes? I'm sure most haven't had to touch them but some have. What kind of use did you get before replacement? __________________ 2023 Silverado LZ0 Duramax 2021 Shock SS 1LE A10 www.youtube.com/@DemonWorksPerformance Anderson composites coupon code : Demon Last edited by DemonZL1; 02-27-2016 at 04:21 PM.

02-27-2016, 04:22 PM	#2
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	the rotors can last a looong time...thank goodness. The pads seem tough too. I had 10 track days on mine and they still had at least 1/2 life left. I replaced them but kept old pads for emergency use. It has been noted on corvetteforum: it is better with CCRs to change sooner rather than waiting too late and risk damaging an expensive rotor. Seems like the right choice so far. Burnishing the new brake pad set seemed easier for some reason. Maybe the material embedded in the rotor is helping this situation. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-01-2016, 04:01 PM	#7
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	the Z/28 pads squeak less than my ZL1 semi metallic pads __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-03-2016, 07:28 AM	#9
summit1le Drives: 15 Lexus RCF, 17 Vette Grand Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 549	My car will be picked up next week with its new brake set up. I will post a write up when I get back from Sebring and PBIR next month. Carbon Cermics are amazing, however if replacement cost is an issue check out a steel set! __________________ 2013 Summit 1SS 1LE w/NPP, SW 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers, CAI Intake, Ported TB, Cammotion 224/232 113 LSA, BTR Valvetrain, Melling Oil Pump, 468 HP 423, Apex Catch Can, Tank Plates, RPM 4 Point Roll Bar with SCCA/NASA Cross Brace, Schroth 6 Point Han's Harness, OMP WRC Front Seats, F.M.T Trailing Arms, F.M.T Solid Aluminum Subframe Bushings, Moreno Motorsports Camber Plates, BMR Bushings Front and Rear, Essex/AP Racing Radi-Cal Endurance Front Brakes, Quantum Brake Cooling Ducts, ZL1 Rockers, ZL1 Air Deflectors, Heritage Grill, Pfadt Springs.

03-05-2016, 02:56 PM	#10
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,077	See below. Chevy estimates that the rotors will last 20 times longer than pads. For those who only drive it on the street they'll likely never have to change them. Not sure how long pads last on the track as I don't track mine. Attached Images __________________

03-01-2016, 02:39 PM	#4
gt73 Drives: 2015 Z28 Vin #18 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 49 View My Garage	So I have a noticed squeaking while braking at low speeds, for instance in a parking lot but no squeaking after stop while say coming off the highway. Has anyone else experienced this?

03-01-2016, 04:35 PM	#8
gt73 Drives: 2015 Z28 Vin #18 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 49 View My Garage	Thanks for the input. I knew you all could answer the question!