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Pk222 · 08-10-2021, 01:39 PM

Hey guys, I have a 2010 ss that I daily in the mountains. I drive pretty hard but nothing to crazy. I’ve had a problem warping rotors for a while and I’m curious if anyone has a solution.
The factory ones were done at 40k, replaced with oe. The second set lasted maybe 20k. I have r1 conceptz slotted rotor and pad now and they warped quickly after.
I don’t ride the brakes, I engine brake constantly trying to avoid replacing rotors so often. I’ve read solid rotors probably would have been better for street driving but before I buy another set I wanted to ask everyone’s opinion.
Thanks guys!

gtstorey · 08-10-2021, 03:21 PM

I upgraded mine to CTSV/ZL1 calipers and rotors. These are heavy cars and I could tell that going fast downhill tight twisty roads was about more than the stock brakes wanted.

FASTFATBOY · 08-10-2021, 05:06 PM

Rotors rarely warp, almost never. The pads are overheating and melting onto the rotor. Put better pads on the car.

https://alconkits.com/support/brake-...d-brake-rotors

If you want good pads(not cheap pads) I can help you with that. You also need to burnish in new pads, every time they are replaced.

Pk222 · 08-11-2021, 07:38 AM

I’ve read up on the pads melting to the rotors before. Because of that I normally slow down by downshifting. There are a lot of steep inclines where I live and sitting at lights or anything after any harsh braking I try not to hold the brakes hard while stopped and use the parking brake.
I forgot to mention I changed out the rk pads right away because they were unbearably noisy even after break in. I have ebc yellows now. Idk if those are considered good or not but I never had a problem with them on other cars. Every set of pads I’ve had I’ve bedded to ebc’s instructions. And when they started having problems tried bedding again.
What would you suggest for a better pad?

olblue75 · 08-11-2021, 06:40 PM

There’s a article on the 6th Gen road racing sub forum side an sounds like heavy pad deposits.

FasNuf · 08-11-2021, 11:50 PM

Three things that have ruined my rotors.

1. Getting them wet immediately after driving hard. Think washing your car.
2. Not torquing aluminum wheels...yes with a torque wrench to spec.
3. And I know I'm gonna get grief for this, but ceramic pads are hard on rotors. I never got much life out of my rotors. Loved the dust free brakes tho.

cdb95z28 · 08-12-2021, 04:19 AM

These two things will help anyone concerning brakes and uneven pad transfer:
There's tons of info on brakes here. Once we understand what is going on, it's no longer a mystery.
https://centricparts.com/resources/r...ry=Whitepapers

In particular, this one:
https://centricparts.com/getmedia/bd...c-8-2018_1.pdf

When uneven pad transfer happens, here is the simple fix:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007INTEMC...v_ov_lig_dp_it

FASTFATBOY · 08-12-2021, 06:17 AM

I recommend Carbotech AX6 pads for you, it will end your issues. Just make sure you bed them in

FASTFATBOY · 08-12-2021, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdb95z28

These two things will help anyone concerning brakes and uneven pad transfer:
There's tons of info on brakes here. Once we understand what is going on, it's no longer a mystery.
https://centricparts.com/resources/r...ry=Whitepapers

In particular, this one:
https://centricparts.com/getmedia/bd...c-8-2018_1.pdf

When uneven pad transfer happens, here is the simple fix:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007INTEMC...v_ov_lig_dp_it

None of those links work

gtstorey · 08-12-2021, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

None of those links work

Look under the resources/whitepapers tabs.

cdb95z28 · 08-12-2021, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

None of those links work

Fixed, thanks

Pk222 · 08-15-2021, 12:10 PM

Sorry for lacking on responses. Works been crazy busy.
I’ll try the carbotech pads and see how it goes. I’ve never heard of them. I’ll see if I can find someone to either turn my slotted rotors or at least check the runout.
For me mainly driving this on the street, granted I live in the mountains and have a decent amount of high speed runs. Would you guys suggest staying with solid rotors next time around?

olblue75 · 08-15-2021, 01:23 PM

Don’t think slotted should be avoided look at the Gen6 cars and C7 Vettes they all have slotted rotors.

cdb95z28 · 08-15-2021, 07:40 PM

None of the Gen6 Camaro have slotted rotors.

08-10-2021, 01:39 PM	#1
Pk222 Drives: 98 z28 stalled a4, 2010 ss m6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bfe Cali Posts: 44	Warping rotors constantly Hey guys, I have a 2010 ss that I daily in the mountains. I drive pretty hard but nothing to crazy. I’ve had a problem warping rotors for a while and I’m curious if anyone has a solution. The factory ones were done at 40k, replaced with oe. The second set lasted maybe 20k. I have r1 conceptz slotted rotor and pad now and they warped quickly after. I don’t ride the brakes, I engine brake constantly trying to avoid replacing rotors so often. I’ve read solid rotors probably would have been better for street driving but before I buy another set I wanted to ask everyone’s opinion. Thanks guys!

08-11-2021, 07:38 AM	#4
Pk222 Drives: 98 z28 stalled a4, 2010 ss m6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bfe Cali Posts: 44	I’ve read up on the pads melting to the rotors before. Because of that I normally slow down by downshifting. There are a lot of steep inclines where I live and sitting at lights or anything after any harsh braking I try not to hold the brakes hard while stopped and use the parking brake. I forgot to mention I changed out the rk pads right away because they were unbearably noisy even after break in. I have ebc yellows now. Idk if those are considered good or not but I never had a problem with them on other cars. Every set of pads I’ve had I’ve bedded to ebc’s instructions. And when they started having problems tried bedding again. What would you suggest for a better pad? Last edited by Pk222; 08-11-2021 at 10:59 AM.

08-11-2021, 06:40 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	There’s a article on the 6th Gen road racing sub forum side an sounds like heavy pad deposits. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

08-11-2021, 11:50 PM	#6
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,619 View My Garage	Three things that have ruined my rotors. 1. Getting them wet immediately after driving hard. Think washing your car. 2. Not torquing aluminum wheels...yes with a torque wrench to spec. 3. And I know I'm gonna get grief for this, but ceramic pads are hard on rotors. I never got much life out of my rotors. Loved the dust free brakes tho. __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

08-12-2021, 04:19 AM	#7
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,212	These two things will help anyone concerning brakes and uneven pad transfer: There's tons of info on brakes here. Once we understand what is going on, it's no longer a mystery. https://centricparts.com/resources/r...ry=Whitepapers In particular, this one: https://centricparts.com/getmedia/bd...c-8-2018_1.pdf When uneven pad transfer happens, here is the simple fix: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007INTEMC...v_ov_lig_dp_it __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD Last edited by cdb95z28; 08-12-2021 at 11:30 AM. Reason: Fixed Links

08-10-2021, 03:21 PM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	I upgraded mine to CTSV/ZL1 calipers and rotors. These are heavy cars and I could tell that going fast downhill tight twisty roads was about more than the stock brakes wanted.

08-10-2021, 05:06 PM	#3
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 302	Rotors rarely warp, almost never. The pads are overheating and melting onto the rotor. Put better pads on the car. https://alconkits.com/support/brake-...d-brake-rotors If you want good pads(not cheap pads) I can help you with that. You also need to burnish in new pads, every time they are replaced.

08-12-2021, 06:17 AM	#8
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 302	I recommend Carbotech AX6 pads for you, it will end your issues. Just make sure you bed them in

08-15-2021, 12:10 PM	#12
Pk222 Drives: 98 z28 stalled a4, 2010 ss m6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bfe Cali Posts: 44	Sorry for lacking on responses. Works been crazy busy. I’ll try the carbotech pads and see how it goes. I’ve never heard of them. I’ll see if I can find someone to either turn my slotted rotors or at least check the runout. For me mainly driving this on the street, granted I live in the mountains and have a decent amount of high speed runs. Would you guys suggest staying with solid rotors next time around?

08-15-2021, 01:23 PM	#13
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Don’t think slotted should be avoided look at the Gen6 cars and C7 Vettes they all have slotted rotors. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

08-15-2021, 07:40 PM	#14
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,212	None of the Gen6 Camaro have slotted rotors. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD