Pads and rotor recommendations - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mattwillis4 · 09-06-2018, 11:26 AM

Alright, my 2012 2ss has 111k on it, and it's needing new pads and rotors this time around. I don't live in the aftermarket world too much, so my ignorance is a bit high when looking around and knowing what's good vs overpriced and/or crap. My last pad replacement was using Hawk ceramic pads to reduce brake dust from the stock Brembo pads. They didn't bed properly, so I ended up with my pads and rotors getting a little groovy. Nothing major, but squeaky.

I have the stock Brembo calipers still, and have no plans to change them out. I'm not looking to break the bank, I just want to have good stopping power for spirited driving, preferably less brake dust.

PAUL SS · 09-06-2018, 01:04 PM

Do you have a Camaro club nearby? Ask around if anybody upgraded their brakes early on and see if they are willing to sell their low mileage rotors and pads.

Avenging Orange · 09-06-2018, 08:06 PM

Everybody always wants to trash the Brembo's for aftermarkets....when in reality, the Brembo stuff is the best all around.

VR Baron · 09-07-2018, 04:41 PM

I autocross a lot but really stick rear rotors, Morris light weight two pc front rotors, or just stock. Pads hawk 5.0. All you need

marklsx · 09-07-2018, 09:00 PM

I recently did the brakes all around, went with stock rotors and pads. I was impressed that the boxes all said made in Italy. Everything looked great, works great.

nlghthawk · 10-04-2018, 09:59 AM

Hey man, I am in SA too and in a similar situation. I need new brakes and rotors and I am looking into it now. What did you find, and did you do them yourself? I have gotten shop recommendations from some guys I know and I am interested in comparing info.

Missile Man · 10-07-2018, 09:01 AM

I just installed ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors.
Ordered from Kevin at R1 Concepts and got a Camaro 5 discount. The web site quote was $416.65, ordered from Kevin and paid $330 shipped. I'm very satisfied.

R1 Concepts
Total $416.65 (web page); $330 shipped
Free Shipping
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS
Front and Rear, Drilled and Slotted Rotor, silver
Part No - 631-45017L Front Price - $83.00
Part No - 631-45017R Front Price - $83.00
Part No - 631-47039L Rear Price - $85.00
Part No - 631-47039R Rear Price - $85.00
Available Brake Pads
Ceramic - 2310-1474-00 Front - $31.50
Ceramic - 2310-1053-00 Rear - $27.20
Available Brake Hardware
340-39005 Rear - $10.50
340-65006 Front - $11.45
Kevin@r1concepts.com

zlathim · 10-11-2018, 12:08 PM

I just installed the Power Stop Z23 pads and rotors on my 2010 SS. The break in procedure went well and I like them so far, but I wish I would have researched a little bit more before I purchased them. Now I'm worried that I'll get more brake dust than normal due to the slotted rotors. Anyone else running this set-up? How do you like it?

BTW- I highly recommend replacing the brake fluid if it hasn't been done in the last 2 years. I used a mighty vac brake bleeding kit, which was a chore, but the old fluid was really dirty and I think it was worth the effort.

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terry_b · 03-25-2019, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missile Man

I just installed ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors.
Ordered from Kevin at R1 Concepts and got a Camaro 5 discount. The web site quote was $416.65, ordered from Kevin and paid $330 shipped. I'm very satisfied.

R1 Concepts
Total $416.65 (web page); $330 shipped
Free Shipping
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS
Front and Rear, Drilled and Slotted Rotor, silver
Part No - 631-45017L Front Price - $83.00
Part No - 631-45017R Front Price - $83.00
Part No - 631-47039L Rear Price - $85.00
Part No - 631-47039R Rear Price - $85.00
Available Brake Pads
Ceramic - 2310-1474-00 Front - $31.50
Ceramic - 2310-1053-00 Rear - $27.20
Available Brake Hardware
340-39005 Rear - $10.50
340-65006 Front - $11.45
Kevin@r1concepts.com

This is a pretty good deal. I also recently went with R1 concepts slotted rotors. I paid a little more for the more corrosion resistant version, and EBC red pads. They perform very well and look awesome. Less brake dust than the OEM pads but they still get a bit dusty, and I didn't want to sacrifice stopping power with ceramics.

I got mine from Ohio Speed, and they also gave me a very nice discount off of the online listed price.

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09-06-2018, 11:26 AM	#1
mattwillis4 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS, Hurst Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 36 View My Garage	Pads and rotor recommendations Alright, my 2012 2ss has 111k on it, and it's needing new pads and rotors this time around. I don't live in the aftermarket world too much, so my ignorance is a bit high when looking around and knowing what's good vs overpriced and/or crap. My last pad replacement was using Hawk ceramic pads to reduce brake dust from the stock Brembo pads. They didn't bed properly, so I ended up with my pads and rotors getting a little groovy. Nothing major, but squeaky. I have the stock Brembo calipers still, and have no plans to change them out. I'm not looking to break the bank, I just want to have good stopping power for spirited driving, preferably less brake dust.

09-06-2018, 01:04 PM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Do you have a Camaro club nearby? Ask around if anybody upgraded their brakes early on and see if they are willing to sell their low mileage rotors and pads. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

09-06-2018, 08:06 PM	#3
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Everybody always wants to trash the Brembo's for aftermarkets....when in reality, the Brembo stuff is the best all around. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

09-07-2018, 09:00 PM	#5
marklsx Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA Posts: 103	I recently did the brakes all around, went with stock rotors and pads. I was impressed that the boxes all said made in Italy. Everything looked great, works great. __________________ 2014 1SS - BTR Stg3, GMPP CNC Heads, Kooks LTs & cats, Magnaflow 2.5" Street w/Res X, Z28 CAI

10-07-2018, 09:01 AM	#7
Missile Man Drives: 2010 2SS/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 608	I just installed ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors. Ordered from Kevin at R1 Concepts and got a Camaro 5 discount. The web site quote was $416.65, ordered from Kevin and paid $330 shipped. I'm very satisfied. R1 Concepts Total $416.65 (web page); $330 shipped Free Shipping 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS Front and Rear, Drilled and Slotted Rotor, silver Part No - 631-45017L Front Price - $83.00 Part No - 631-45017R Front Price - $83.00 Part No - 631-47039L Rear Price - $85.00 Part No - 631-47039R Rear Price - $85.00 Available Brake Pads Ceramic - 2310-1474-00 Front - $31.50 Ceramic - 2310-1053-00 Rear - $27.20 Available Brake Hardware 340-39005 Rear - $10.50 340-65006 Front - $11.45 Kevin@r1concepts.com __________________ 2010 Black 2SS L99 Mods: * CAI Intake * Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger/RDS Spacer * Vector Motorsports Tune * Stainless Power LT/Hi Flow Cats/Tru X-* Pipe/36" J-Pipes/40 Series * R1 Concepts ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors

09-07-2018, 04:41 PM	#4
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I autocross a lot but really stick rear rotors, Morris light weight two pc front rotors, or just stock. Pads hawk 5.0. All you need

10-04-2018, 09:59 AM	#6
nlghthawk Drives: 2014 SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1	Hey man, I am in SA too and in a similar situation. I need new brakes and rotors and I am looking into it now. What did you find, and did you do them yourself? I have gotten shop recommendations from some guys I know and I am interested in comparing info.

10-11-2018, 12:08 PM	#8
zlathim Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 726	I just installed the Power Stop Z23 pads and rotors on my 2010 SS. The break in procedure went well and I like them so far, but I wish I would have researched a little bit more before I purchased them. Now I'm worried that I'll get more brake dust than normal due to the slotted rotors. Anyone else running this set-up? How do you like it? BTW- I highly recommend replacing the brake fluid if it hasn't been done in the last 2 years. I used a mighty vac brake bleeding kit, which was a chore, but the old fluid was really dirty and I think it was worth the effort.

03-24-2019, 01:02 PM	#9
Red Rider 1027 Drives: 2014 Red 2SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 12	Red Rider 1027