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cornerspeed92 · 06-17-2014, 05:00 PM

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did you replace your rotors? IMO the OEM rotors can't handle a upgraded pad, material cakes on the rotor, gouges and then micro cracks everywhere. I'm waiting for the Z/28 brake ducts and will probably change to a Racing Brakes 2 piece rotor and go back a a more aggressive pad.

No, just had the one turned.

Synner · 06-17-2014, 05:12 PM

Caked on pad isn't the rotors fault it's the pads fault for exceeding it's temp rating. Once the pads are overheated the heat generated by additional stopping attempts will increase at a much greater than linear rate and rotor failure is the unintended consequence. A lot of people use XR1 pads on stock rotors with no issues. My next set will again be stock.

JusticePete · 06-17-2014, 05:16 PM

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Caked on pad isn't the rotors fault it's the pads fault for exceeding it's temp rating. Once the pads are overheated the heat generated by additional stopping attempts will increase at a much greater than linear rate and rotor failure is the unintended consequence. A lot of people use XR1 pads on stock rotors with no issues. My next set will again be stock.

Yep.

TBone · 06-18-2014, 10:10 PM

So dust boots shouldn't look like this.....
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They are such a pretty color too.

And rotors shouldn't look like this.....
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He, he, he......

Hey Santa Pete, Can I have the Brembo GT-R's for Christmas?

T.

JusticePete · 06-18-2014, 10:38 PM

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Hey Santa Pete, Can I have the Brembo GT-R's for Christmas?

T.

tw78911sc · 06-18-2014, 10:50 PM

DTC 30, only lasted two days, last set of those for me. My dust boots look the same as other post

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Interesting picture. What pads were you running?

JusticePete · 06-19-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tw78911sc

DTC 30, only lasted two days, last set of those for me. My dust boots look the same as other post

The DTC30s are not enough pad for the speed and mass of a 5th Gen Camaro on a road course. DTC60 up front and 30 in the rear are ok, but not for high speed courses i.e. long straights. The best pads for the 5th Gen at Cobalt Friction XR1 front and XR3 rear. You'll never see melted pad on your rotors again.

Synner · 06-19-2014, 03:27 PM

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DTC 30, only lasted two days, last set of those for me. My dust boots look the same as other post

Yeah mine only lasted 1 day. My rotors survived because it was only a single day event and i resurfaced and upgraded pads before the next track day. Cobalt friction and ducts is the way to go.

rockrau · 06-19-2014, 03:32 PM

Well guys, I decided to take Pete's sage advice. Ordered Quantum brake duct kit, OEM rotors, caliper mounting bolts & Cobalt Friction pads. Blew up the track budget, I guess I'll have to put off the CTS-V brake up-grade for a year. Thanks Guys, especially Pete!

Hoping to get back on the track in September!

So Cal Camaro · 06-19-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rockrau

Well guys, I decided to take Pete's sage advice. Ordered Quantum brake duct kit, OEM rotors, caliper mounting bolts & Cobalt Friction pads. Blew up the track budget, I guess I'll have to put off the CTS-V brake up-grade for a year. Thanks Guys, especially Pete!

Cobalt Friction pads work the best of any brake pad I have used, but if your wheels get wet, never, ever let the wheel dry without wiping all brake dust off or they will damage your wheel finish.

JusticePete · 06-19-2014, 04:07 PM

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Cobalt Friction pads work the best of any brake pad I have used, but if your wheels get wet, never, ever let the wheel dry without wiping all brake dust off or they will damage your wheel finish.

Synner · 06-19-2014, 04:31 PM

Its cooked into my calipers and wheel centers from liquifying the powdercoat. At least when yellow powdercoat yellows its still yellow. So I got that going for me...

rockrau · 06-19-2014, 04:53 PM

I wonder how the brake dust thing will pan out, I am not known for keeping my car clean!

TBone · 06-20-2014, 01:14 PM

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Ahhhh, you got me a diamond.... you do care.

T.

06-18-2014, 10:10 PM	#32
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	So dust boots shouldn't look like this..... They are such a pretty color too. And rotors shouldn't look like this..... He, he, he...... Hey Santa Pete, Can I have the Brembo GT-R's for Christmas? T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

06-17-2014, 05:12 PM	#30
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Caked on pad isn't the rotors fault it's the pads fault for exceeding it's temp rating. Once the pads are overheated the heat generated by additional stopping attempts will increase at a much greater than linear rate and rotor failure is the unintended consequence. A lot of people use XR1 pads on stock rotors with no issues. My next set will again be stock.

06-19-2014, 03:32 PM	#37
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Well guys, I decided to take Pete's sage advice. Ordered Quantum brake duct kit, OEM rotors, caliper mounting bolts & Cobalt Friction pads. Blew up the track budget, I guess I'll have to put off the CTS-V brake up-grade for a year. Thanks Guys, especially Pete! Hoping to get back on the track in September!

06-19-2014, 04:31 PM	#40
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Its cooked into my calipers and wheel centers from liquifying the powdercoat. At least when yellow powdercoat yellows its still yellow. So I got that going for me...

06-19-2014, 04:53 PM	#41
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	I wonder how the brake dust thing will pan out, I am not known for keeping my car clean!