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BowlingSS · 05-23-2013, 10:30 AM

How many miles is everyone getting on there stock front pads? Did you need the rotors turned?

Bill

was619 · 05-23-2013, 10:51 AM

I put on all new pads and rotors when my front pads were down to nothing and my front rotors were also warped. The rear didn't need to be replaced but I did it any ways. I don't recommend the hawk hps because there is no initial bit like the OE pads. They do have much less dust though. Next I will be trying out the hawk ceramic pads

Also that was at about 31-32k miles

BowlingSS · 05-23-2013, 11:23 AM

I have almost 30K on mine.

Bill

JusticePete · 05-23-2013, 11:30 AM

Turning rotors on a performance car is not my preference. Turning removes material from the rotor just as driving removes material from the rotor. If the rotor is deeply grooved, replace it. If the pad is worn and the rotor looks good, replace the worn pads with the same pads you were using.

Warped rotors are rare. Some brake experts say it is so rare it is a myth. 99.9% of the time a warped rotor is nothing more than pad transfer. The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System"

Bedding your brakes with new pads and old rotors or new pads and rotors is very important. "How To Bed Your Brakes"

How many miles you get our of your OEM brake pads and rotor is dependent on how you drive. Drive slow and they last a loooong time. Drive HARD and they last a short time. Run a road course and they last an even shorter time :-)

The most economical way to maintain your brakes is to replace the pads when 50% of the pad material remains. Installing brand new pads at 50% will prevent the rotor from developing deep ridges and also provide optimal braking. Have the brakes bled to freshen the brake fluid. This protects the seals in your master and in the calipers. It also lowers the wet boil point. Do not turn the rotors when you replace pads at 50%. Just bed your your new brakes.

BowlingSS · 05-23-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Turning rotors on a performance car is not my preference. Turning removes material from the rotor just as driving removes material from the rotor. If the rotor is deeply grooved, replace it. If the pad is worn and the rotor looks good, replace the worn pads with the same pads you were using.

Warped rotors are rare. Some brake experts say it is so rare it is a myth. 99.9% of the time a warped rotor is nothing more than pad transfer. The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System"

Bedding your brakes with new pads and old rotors or new pads and rotors is very important. "How To Bed Your Brakes"

How many miles you get our of your OEM brake pads and rotor is dependent on how you drive. Drive slow and they last a loooong time. Drive HARD and they last a short time. Run a road course and they last an even shorter time :-)

The most economical way to maintain your brakes is to replace the pads when 50% of the pad material remains. Installing brand new pads at 50% will prevent the rotor from developing deep ridges and also provide optimal braking. Have the brakes bled to freshen the brake fluid. This protects the seals in your master and in the calipers. It also lowers the wet boil point. Do not turn the rotors when you replace pads at 50%. Just bed your your new brakes.

Thanks for the info.

Bill

BowlingSS · 05-24-2013, 04:31 PM

Anyone else needing to change pads? Did you have to change rotors?

Bill

SPCBA · 05-24-2013, 07:20 PM

depends on how much material is left on rotor. i went through 3 or 4 set of pads on original set of oem rotors.

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05-23-2013, 10:30 AM	#1
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	How many miles before needing pads on 2SS? How many miles is everyone getting on there stock front pads? Did you need the rotors turned? Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

05-23-2013, 10:51 AM	#2
was619 Billy The Kid Drives: Cyber Grey 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 637	I put on all new pads and rotors when my front pads were down to nothing and my front rotors were also warped. The rear didn't need to be replaced but I did it any ways. I don't recommend the hawk hps because there is no initial bit like the OE pads. They do have much less dust though. Next I will be trying out the hawk ceramic pads Also that was at about 31-32k miles __________________ CGM 2SS/RS[SIZE="1"] Performance: LT Headers/Stainless Works cat-back, 225/233 Cam, 1LE 3.91 gears, Custom Tune, BMR suspension, MGW Shifter, Stainless brake & clutch lines, Ideal G Master Cylinder, 275s on all 4 corners Aesthetics: ZL1 Spoiler, DIY LED marker lights, AACPlasma DRL, Yellow Calipers, painted factory wheels

05-23-2013, 11:23 AM	#3
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I have almost 30K on mine. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

05-24-2013, 04:31 PM	#6
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Anyone else needing to change pads? Did you have to change rotors? Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

05-23-2013, 11:30 AM	#4
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Turning rotors on a performance car is not my preference. Turning removes material from the rotor just as driving removes material from the rotor. If the rotor is deeply grooved, replace it. If the pad is worn and the rotor looks good, replace the worn pads with the same pads you were using. Warped rotors are rare. Some brake experts say it is so rare it is a myth. 99.9% of the time a warped rotor is nothing more than pad transfer. The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System" Bedding your brakes with new pads and old rotors or new pads and rotors is very important. "How To Bed Your Brakes" How many miles you get our of your OEM brake pads and rotor is dependent on how you drive. Drive slow and they last a loooong time. Drive HARD and they last a short time. Run a road course and they last an even shorter time :-) The most economical way to maintain your brakes is to replace the pads when 50% of the pad material remains. Installing brand new pads at 50% will prevent the rotor from developing deep ridges and also provide optimal braking. Have the brakes bled to freshen the brake fluid. This protects the seals in your master and in the calipers. It also lowers the wet boil point. Do not turn the rotors when you replace pads at 50%. Just bed your your new brakes.

05-24-2013, 07:20 PM	#7
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	depends on how much material is left on rotor. i went through 3 or 4 set of pads on original set of oem rotors. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com