Brake Dust

[rzrbck_zl1]

I switched over to the Hawk Performance Ceramic pads a while back, and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Minimal brake dust, no issues with squeaking, and I can't tell any difference in brake performance on the road. It was also the easiest brake pad change I've ever done...

[AMMUSCLE]

Absolutely no problems with the hawks, broke in right, installed right and worth every penny. Able to go weeks without cleaning the rims, but my car is Summit White and the rear 1/4's stay much cleaner too.
One of the first mods along with front rock guards that I did from reading this forum.
Thanks Camaro5

[Jobrien]

I recommend going with a centric brand pads over hawks. They give low dust . Great performance . And never squeak . And cheaper in price than hawks

[Trickskier]

Originally Posted by omegaman

I felt your pain with the crazy amount of brake dust our Camaro ZL1's produce, but I found a product really limits the dust that sticks on the wheels and makes the wheels super easy to clean.

The product is Armor All Wheel Protectant. See this YouTube video test of the product - you will be amazed.

Once you apply the product to the wheels, you can literally just hose-off the wheels with water for about 3-4 weeks before you need to reapply it.

The secret to the product is a silicone type chemical called "decamethylcyclopentasiloxane."

The Armor All Wheel Protectant really works. Very little brake dust on my polished wheels after a week of driving.

[ZED SLED]

Originally Posted by Trickskier

The Armor All Wheel Protectant really works. Very little brake dust on my polished wheels after a week of driving.

+1 for Armor All Wheel Protectant

Aside from that, does anyone that switched to ceramics actually track their car? General consensus is that stopping power isn't as good as OEM. I play on Watkins Glen occasionally and really like the way the OEMs whoa it down.

[ZL1Naboz]

Originally Posted by STINGER BEE

Anyone have brake dust on the rear quarter panel due to excessive brake dust.I thought it was soot at first.

Yes all the time!

[JDP Sales]

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

+1 for Armor All Wheel Protectant

Aside from that, does anyone that switched to ceramics actually track their car? General consensus is that stopping power isn't as good as OEM. I play on Watkins Glen occasionally and really like the way the OEMs whoa it down.

Ceramic pads are strictly for street use. On your day-to-day driving, you won't really notice a difference in stopping power, but once you start abusing them with repetitive stops (track use), they'll over heat and fade.

The thing with brake pads is there is always a trade off. You either get quiet and minimal dust that work well on the street, but fade on track or noisy and dusty pads that can hold up to abuse. OEM or the Hawk HPS pads are the best middle ground, but neither give you your cake and let you eat it too..

It's always best to choose pads suited for how you will be driving the car.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

[BeachBum]

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Ceramic pads are strictly for street use. On your day-to-day driving, you won't really notice a difference in stopping power, but once you start abusing them with repetitive stops (track use), they'll over heat and fade.

The thing with brake pads is there is always a trade off. You either get quiet and minimal dust that work well on the street, but fade on track or noisy and dusty pads that can hold up to abuse. OEM or the Hawk HPS pads are the best middle ground, but neither give you your cake and let you eat it too..

It's always best to choose pads suited for how you will be driving the car.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Tyler - How Was Sturgis? - Have Not Seen Or Heard Anything About It Like Last Year

[JDP Sales]

Originally Posted by BeachBum

Tyler - How Was Sturgis? - Have Not Seen Or Heard Anything About It Like Last Year

It was killer! Great time at the AutoX, Show and shine and burnout comp! A bit of rain here and there, but not too bad!















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Okay, enough off topic.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007