Can I replace just the brake pads?

[CrystalRedTintcoat]

Bought my 1LE as-is, without the six piston brakes. Felt some fade at high speeds into the turns. Swapped the Brembo's for Hawks. Great pads. Noisy. But they ate into the rotors. Had the rotors turned but was told the rotors these days aren't meant to be turned and doing so will weaken them over time. Better to replace them. Broke down and went the six piston route. Went back to stock Brembos AND stock rotors. Best setup on this car bar none. The Brembo are very capable pads and the stock rotors do fine. I installed brake ducts (2013 didn't have them) to help with cooling.

[LCPLPunk]

You are saying the stock Brembos and rotors are better than a six-piston setup?

[CrystalRedTintcoat]

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

You are saying the stock Brembos and rotors are better than a six-piston setup?

No. Not at all and sorry to confuse.

I'm saying that I personally like:

1. Six Piston Z06 Calipers with Brembo pads

better than

2. Four Piston SS calipers with Hawk pads

which I like better than

3. Four Piston SS calipers with Brembo pads

[gajagfan]

I put a set of Wilwood pads on the car (mainly because my friend works for Wilwood) and was very happy. They are loud, but seem to stop better then the Brembo pads. The loud comes from them not have the weights on the pads like the Brembos. It is not an issue for me.
I had no warp on the rotors, so I simply took the rotors off and scuffed them up with a DA, and then put them back on the car. It worked well and removed a minimal amount of rotor material. We are at like 66K miles on the original rotors, and all is good.

[h018871]

Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

No. Not at all and sorry to confuse.

I'm saying that I personally like:

1. Six Piston Z06 Calipers with Brembo pads

better than

2. Four Piston SS calipers with Hawk pads

which I like better than

3. Four Piston SS calipers with Brembo pads

+1
Z06 calipers with OEM pads are more than adequate for track and street use. The do dust though.

[WHAMMO]

Ive changed the brake pads for a cheaper one but good brand, Stoptech, and stock stuff was a lot better. Lost bite..maybe my cam doesnt help. Im putting back stock pads next summer.

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

I'd personally wouldnt ever turn the rotors on this car. Just me though.

When I changed my pads, the rotors have a throwaway thickness. Mine were really close to that, so I changed all of them.

It cost me about 1000 dollars to do it myself. I replaced the TTY bolts as well.

About 6 months ago I was at the Marine Corps "Hobby Shop" when a young Marine was telling me what a local Chevrolet dealership wanted to charge him for what they said was a "dangerously much needed" brake replacement on his 2015 Camaro SS. Scared the life out of this young man and to top that he didn't have that kind of money. He had been hoping to go home on leave to see his family but now that would be out of the question. His quote was close to $2,000.00.

At the base "Hobby Shop" you can rent a space for $8.00 per hour, includes state of the art lift, a very complete tool box and a tool room with all the specialty tools that you can also use at no cost.

I took the time to check his brakes and found the pads and rotors to be original and they still have sufficient life for him to go home on leave. Pads had at least 30-40% of remaining life. Rotors were not really bad at all. I told him to save up his money and when he wanted I would show him step by step how to do the complete job and save a fist full of money.

Last month we went on line to GM Direct and priced out all the needed parts and printed that off. Took the list to a local GM dealership. NOT the Chevrolet Dealership that wanted to rip him off. Spoke with the Parts Manager, explained the situation and asked if he could at least match GM Directs price (save on shipping). Without hesitation he did.

At the Hobby Shop we rented a space and started the step by step procedure. We also changed his oil filter/oil, flushed his brake system and torqued everything to factory specs. While under the car showed him around and explained what things done and how to detect potential problems.


Total time spent on the lift was 4 hours ($32.00), he had a ton of questions and I had several cups of coffee!


There is no doubt in my mind this young man CAN and WILL change his own oil, flush his brakes system, change pads, rotors, calipers and know how to source his parts and most importantly he is so proud of his accomplishments.

At the below prices the GM Dealership was still making 30% over cost. I have found most Chevrolet dealerships will charge 100% over cost for parts, then labor on top of that. There are times they will try and help you out and give you a whopping 10% off parts if they do the job. Give me a break.

Front Rotors 92245928 $ 79.23 $158.46
Rear Rotors 92245929 $101.46 $202.92

Front Pads 22907156 $145.00
Rear Pads 89047744 $ 86.25

Caliper bolt front 11570788 $3.36 $ 13.44
Caliper bolt rear 11515781 $2.61 $ 10.44

$616.51

Remember the old "adage"; "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, take the time to teach the man to fish and you feed him for a life time"!

[WHAMMO]

Good man you are!! Force is def strong within you..

[CamaroDreams76]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

About 6 months ago I was at the Marine Corps "Hobby Shop" when a young Marine was telling me what a local Chevrolet dealership wanted to charge him for what they said was a "dangerously much needed" brake replacement on his 2015 Camaro SS. Scared the life out of this young man and to top that he didn't have that kind of money. He had been hoping to go home on leave to see his family but now that would be out of the question. His quote was close to $2,000.00.

At the base "Hobby Shop" you can rent a space for $8.00 per hour, includes state of the art lift, a very complete tool box and a tool room with all the specialty tools that you can also use at no cost.

I took the time to check his brakes and found the pads and rotors to be original and they still have sufficient life for him to go home on leave. Pads had at least 30-40% of remaining life. Rotors were not really bad at all. I told him to save up his money and when he wanted I would show him step by step how to do the complete job and save a fist full of money.

Last month we went on line to GM Direct and priced out all the needed parts and printed that off. Took the list to a local GM dealership. NOT the Chevrolet Dealership that wanted to rip him off. Spoke with the Parts Manager, explained the situation and asked if he could at least match GM Directs price (save on shipping). Without hesitation he did.

At the Hobby Shop we rented a space and started the step by step procedure. We also changed his oil filter/oil, flushed his brake system and torqued everything to factory specs. While under the car showed him around and explained what things done and how to detect potential problems.


Total time spent on the lift was 4 hours ($32.00), he had a ton of questions and I had several cups of coffee!


There is no doubt in my mind this young man CAN and WILL change his own oil, flush his brakes system, change pads, rotors, calipers and know how to source his parts and most importantly he is so proud of his accomplishments.

At the below prices the GM Dealership was still making 30% over cost. I have found most Chevrolet dealerships will charge 100% over cost for parts, then labor on top of that. There are times they will try and help you out and give you a whopping 10% off parts if they do the job. Give me a break.

Front Rotors 92245928 $ 79.23 $158.46
Rear Rotors 92245929 $101.46 $202.92

Front Pads 22907156 $145.00
Rear Pads 89047744 $ 86.25

Caliper bolt front 11570788 $3.36 $ 13.44
Caliper bolt rear 11515781 $2.61 $ 10.44

$616.51

Remember the old "adage"; "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, take the time to teach the man to fish and you feed him for a life time"!

That's awesome, glad you helped this guy out.

This was quoted to me and was discounted on what my local dealerships were going to charge.

Front pads $190.00 rotors $96.00 each
Rear pads $104.00 rotors $124.00 each
if you need the parking brake shoes there $72.00
per side

Had to check all my emails. It was 743 for pads, rotors and TTY bolts, shipped to my door. I did the work on my car, so this is the price.

[LCPLPunk]

I'm really confused why the pad price is so high...


Fronts - $39
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1





Rears - $38

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I tracked with these and never was worried about not stopping...

[Chris49066SS]

I got my rear pads and rotors all for $160 at the local Autozone, did them myself and taught 2 of my sons how to do them. I just didn't wanna do them until i could get the Aerospace brakes but they were getting bad. A little salty about it still..

[theragtopguy]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

About 6 months ago I was at the Marine Corps "Hobby Shop" when a young Marine was telling me what a local Chevrolet dealership wanted to charge him for what they said was a "dangerously much needed" brake replacement on his 2015 Camaro SS. Scared the life out of this young man and to top that he didn't have that kind of money. He had been hoping to go home on leave to see his family but now that would be out of the question. His quote was close to $2,000.00.

At the base "Hobby Shop" you can rent a space for $8.00 per hour, includes state of the art lift, a very complete tool box and a tool room with all the specialty tools that you can also use at no cost.

I took the time to check his brakes and found the pads and rotors to be original and they still have sufficient life for him to go home on leave. Pads had at least 30-40% of remaining life. Rotors were not really bad at all. I told him to save up his money and when he wanted I would show him step by step how to do the complete job and save a fist full of money.

Last month we went on line to GM Direct and priced out all the needed parts and printed that off. Took the list to a local GM dealership. NOT the Chevrolet Dealership that wanted to rip him off. Spoke with the Parts Manager, explained the situation and asked if he could at least match GM Directs price (save on shipping). Without hesitation he did.

At the Hobby Shop we rented a space and started the step by step procedure. We also changed his oil filter/oil, flushed his brake system and torqued everything to factory specs. While under the car showed him around and explained what things done and how to detect potential problems.


Total time spent on the lift was 4 hours ($32.00), he had a ton of questions and I had several cups of coffee!


There is no doubt in my mind this young man CAN and WILL change his own oil, flush his brakes system, change pads, rotors, calipers and know how to source his parts and most importantly he is so proud of his accomplishments.

At the below prices the GM Dealership was still making 30% over cost. I have found most Chevrolet dealerships will charge 100% over cost for parts, then labor on top of that. There are times they will try and help you out and give you a whopping 10% off parts if they do the job. Give me a break.

Front Rotors 92245928 $ 79.23 $158.46
Rear Rotors 92245929 $101.46 $202.92

Front Pads 22907156 $145.00
Rear Pads 89047744 $ 86.25

Caliper bolt front 11570788 $3.36 $ 13.44
Caliper bolt rear 11515781 $2.61 $ 10.44

$616.51

Remember the old "adage"; "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, take the time to teach the man to fish and you feed him for a life time"!

Man, that's some crazy high prices for pads and rotors!!! I'll get mine from Rock Auto, thank you........

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by theragtopguy

Man, that's some crazy high prices for pads and rotors!!! I'll get mine from Rock Auto, thank you........

Young man was adamant about having OEM parts on his car. Like many I too am running pads I purchased from O'rileys. No complaints what so ever. The prices I listed above is about the best you will do at Chevrolet or GMC.

[Bretts]

Nice to read, that's what its all about sometimes helping a guy out!