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WHAMMO · 05-08-2017, 05:43 PM

There is many good reviews about Z26; good bite and a lot less dust. Little bit less performance than stock. A bunch of C7Z are running them on the streets. They are Ceramic brake pads.

Centric StopTech, I dont know..they look good and seems to be a good choice. User are saying it compares to Hawk HPS (dont know about that). They generate a lot of dust, it seems, since its not ceramic.

''StopTech Sport Brake Friction Pads, formerly known as Street Performance Pads, are engineered to meet the demands of high performance driving while maintaining the refinement and comfort expected in everyday driving conditions.

Features:
High MOT to Eliminate Fade
Excellent Actuation, Modulation and Release
Positive Molded for Uniform Friction Material
Scorched to Raise Initial Cold Effectiveness
Para-Aramid Composites for Linear Response
Dyno Proven Performance and Service Life
Lab-Developed Formulas with Strong Initial Bite
Ideal for Autocross and Light Track Day Use

CENTRIC Warranty Information
90 days/3,000 miles''

My car is a weekend warrior, I sometime go to autocross even, in an amateur way, some 1-2 sessions of 10mins lapping(if weather permits), 2-3 days ate the 1/4 mile, and agressive street driving.

I loved the stock pad feeling, but they are close to the worn indicator. they have lost a bunch of performance and they trigger the ABS easily and I need to smash the brake pedal when it happens. Kinda scary.

Stock pads are 300$ canadian and other brands are 160$.

olblue75 · 05-08-2017, 11:06 PM

Check out corvette forum.com those guys are selling there pads constantly an really cheap. Bought a set of Z06 pads non CCM front and rear with 300 miles for 100 bucks and the Stingray coupe use the same style pads as your 4 piston 1LE calipers.

WHAMMO · 05-09-2017, 10:52 AM

Not a bad idea..

jksynergy · 05-09-2017, 02:25 PM

Look into the Wilwood ProMatrix pads also. We ran those for a year and a half. Autocross, speed stop and track events. Never had an issue at all. Price is very good for what they can do. JDP Motorsports has them.

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WHAMMO · 05-09-2017, 10:57 PM

^^Yeah I thought about those too.

naikaidriver · 05-10-2017, 10:25 AM

I would stay away from the StopTech pads. I tried them on my car and they were dusty, noisy and didn't have as much bite as the Hawks. Sure the Hawks are dusty but at least they perform much better.

After one track day, I took the StopTechs off and threw them in the garbage.

Scott

JusticePete · 05-10-2017, 12:57 PM

Hmmm I like G-Loc and CobaltFriction.

jksynergy · 05-12-2017, 12:48 PM

I'll recommend the GLoc also, depending on what your true need is for pads. I run GLoc's now and dust is there believe me, but on track these pads are proving to be damn good. I'll know more next weekend after another track day event and autocross. I run primarily the race pads so noise and dust are there and expected.

WHAMMO · 05-13-2017, 08:41 PM

I think G-lock are a bit too much for my needs..Ill have a look about cobaltfriction

WHAMMO · 08-23-2017, 08:27 PM

So a bit of an update here.

I went with StopTech and they brake reslly hard when hot. I flushed the fluid too with DOT4 ATE.

The initial bite isnt impressive, BUT Im pretty sure its because the rotors are done (heatspots on them and some35k miles).

New rotors ACdelco on the way.

I recommend those pads to anyone!!

Flushing the fluid improved the pedal feeling, but not much for the braking.

toehead93 · 08-27-2017, 10:07 PM

I just installed the Endless MX72 pads and 6-piston calipers. Super quiet on the street and they don't need to heat up to work. They are soft on rotors and have long pad life so for me the extra cost is worth it. Why save a few bucks on pads if they're going to chew threw your rotors and squeal like a pig? Might as well use the $150-$200 on better pads. I hear the PFC-11 are similar but I got a good deal on the Endless pads.

05-08-2017, 05:43 PM	#1
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	About to order pads; Centric StopTech sport or Z26 Powerstop There is many good reviews about Z26; good bite and a lot less dust. Little bit less performance than stock. A bunch of C7Z are running them on the streets. They are Ceramic brake pads. Centric StopTech, I dont know..they look good and seems to be a good choice. User are saying it compares to Hawk HPS (dont know about that). They generate a lot of dust, it seems, since its not ceramic. ''StopTech Sport Brake Friction Pads, formerly known as Street Performance Pads, are engineered to meet the demands of high performance driving while maintaining the refinement and comfort expected in everyday driving conditions. Features: High MOT to Eliminate Fade Excellent Actuation, Modulation and Release Positive Molded for Uniform Friction Material Scorched to Raise Initial Cold Effectiveness Para-Aramid Composites for Linear Response Dyno Proven Performance and Service Life Lab-Developed Formulas with Strong Initial Bite Ideal for Autocross and Light Track Day Use CENTRIC Warranty Information 90 days/3,000 miles'' My car is a weekend warrior, I sometime go to autocross even, in an amateur way, some 1-2 sessions of 10mins lapping(if weather permits), 2-3 days ate the 1/4 mile, and agressive street driving. I loved the stock pad feeling, but they are close to the worn indicator. they have lost a bunch of performance and they trigger the ABS easily and I need to smash the brake pedal when it happens. Kinda scary. Stock pads are 300$ canadian and other brands are 160$. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me. Last edited by WHAMMO; 05-09-2017 at 10:54 AM.

05-08-2017, 11:06 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,063	Check out corvette forum.com those guys are selling there pads constantly an really cheap. Bought a set of Z06 pads non CCM front and rear with 300 miles for 100 bucks and the Stingray coupe use the same style pads as your 4 piston 1LE calipers. __________________ 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.

05-09-2017, 10:52 AM	#3
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	Not a bad idea.. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

05-09-2017, 02:25 PM	#4
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	About to order pads; Centric StopTech sport or Z26 Powerstop Look into the Wilwood ProMatrix pads also. We ran those for a year and a half. Autocross, speed stop and track events. Never had an issue at all. Price is very good for what they can do. JDP Motorsports has them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

05-09-2017, 10:57 PM	#5
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	^^Yeah I thought about those too. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

05-10-2017, 10:25 AM	#6
naikaidriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 239	I would stay away from the StopTech pads. I tried them on my car and they were dusty, noisy and didn't have as much bite as the Hawks. Sure the Hawks are dusty but at least they perform much better. After one track day, I took the StopTechs off and threw them in the garbage. Scott __________________ "The Beast" 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Diablo T1000 with Phastek custom tune, K&N Intake, Hurst Short-Throw Shifter, Flowmaster, Outlaw II Exhaust, BMR 1" Lowering Springs, BMR 3-way Adjustable Anti-Roll Bars, BMR End Links and Reinforcement Brackets, BMR Trailing Arms, ZL1 wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 Tires, Z28-style Rear Spoiler, Hawk Plus Brake Pads, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid

05-10-2017, 12:57 PM	#7
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Hmmm I like G-Loc and CobaltFriction.

05-12-2017, 12:48 PM	#8
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	I'll recommend the GLoc also, depending on what your true need is for pads. I run GLoc's now and dust is there believe me, but on track these pads are proving to be damn good. I'll know more next weekend after another track day event and autocross. I run primarily the race pads so noise and dust are there and expected. __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

05-13-2017, 08:41 PM	#9
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	I think G-lock are a bit too much for my needs..Ill have a look about cobaltfriction __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

08-23-2017, 08:27 PM	#10
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,640	So a bit of an update here. I went with StopTech and they brake reslly hard when hot. I flushed the fluid too with DOT4 ATE. The initial bite isnt impressive, BUT Im pretty sure its because the rotors are done (heatspots on them and some35k miles). New rotors ACdelco on the way. I recommend those pads to anyone!! Flushing the fluid improved the pedal feeling, but not much for the braking. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

08-27-2017, 10:07 PM	#11
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	I just installed the Endless MX72 pads and 6-piston calipers. Super quiet on the street and they don't need to heat up to work. They are soft on rotors and have long pad life so for me the extra cost is worth it. Why save a few bucks on pads if they're going to chew threw your rotors and squeal like a pig? Might as well use the $150-$200 on better pads. I hear the PFC-11 are similar but I got a good deal on the Endless pads. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.