[Alpha1BC]

Originally Posted by bpang1234

Sounds good, I am going to really look into those pads.

Hey, I answered your earlier question, I believe I have the same tire size as a 1LE but with Michelin PSS not the Goodyears. I "believe" the PSS is superior to the run-flat Goodyears but could be wrong. Anyway, even if they are superior they still are street tires not racing slicks or R-compounds so your point is well taken.

Sorry, I saw your earlier response but overlooked the tire sizes. You're right that you have the same tire sizes as the 1LE, I missed that. I'm not sure which would be better or worse between the PSS and the run-flat GYs, but the 1LE comes with a better compound than the SS. The 1LE runs the GY Eagle F1 Supercar 3 which is a non-runflat 220 tread-wear tire and is grippier than the 300 tread-wear PSS. The factory 1LE pads should still feel a little more capable on your car vs. the 1LE since the PSS will lock up a little easier than a SC3, but not as dramatic of a difference as you'd get if you put the 1LE brakes on a base SS.

[bpang1234]

Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

Sorry, I saw your earlier response but overlooked the tire sizes. You're right that you have the same tire sizes as the 1LE, I missed that. I'm not sure which would be better or worse between the PSS and the run-flat GYs, but the 1LE comes with a better compound than the SS. The 1LE runs the GY Eagle F1 Supercar 3 which is a non-runflat 220 tread-wear tire and is grippier than the 300 tread-wear PSS. The factory 1LE pads should still feel a little more capable on your car vs. the 1LE since the PSS will lock up a little easier than a SC3, but not as dramatic of a difference as you'd get if you put the 1LE brakes on a base SS.

You know, it can't hurt to try the stock pads...I am gonna look to see if I still have my stock rears then that makes the experiment even cheaper.

[Alpha1BC]

Originally Posted by bpang1234

You know, it can't hurt to try the stock pads...I am gonna look to see if I still have my stock rears then that makes the experiment even cheaper.

[bpang1234]

I placed the order just now on Amazon...Alpha1BC, thanks for the link as well. You're the kind of forum member that makes this an awesome community.

[wrankin]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

do not track on the z26 pads...i recently did an auto x day over the weekend with them and they were ok but on a big track they will get fried...use the track day ones or go back to the oem pads

Thanks for the advice. I think I still have the OEM pads. I kinda like changing disk brakes.

Bill

[kropscamaro16]

no worries and with the brembos its just those two pins to remove the pads and you are good to go so super easy!!

[Alpha1BC]

Happy to help

[wrankin]

Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

no worries and with the brembos its just those two pins to remove the pads and you are good to go so super easy!!

It sure beats trying to get rear drums off with the rust ring around the edge. All three of our vehicles now have 4 wheel disc.

Bill

[kropscamaro16]

Originally Posted by wrankin

It sure beats trying to get rear drums off with the rust ring around the edge. All three of our vehicles now have 4 wheel disc.

Bill

haha yes sir i agree and im pretty sure even my 17 cruze lt has rear disk now

[bpang1234]

Does anyone know if I can use my Phastek braided steel lines or do I need to use the ones that are coming with the 6-piston brake kit?

[wrankin]

Originally Posted by bpang1234

Does anyone know if I can use my Phastek braided steel lines or do I need to use the ones that are coming with the 6-piston brake kit?

This was a question asked a year or so ago. I believe the answer was "no". A couple of forum members were going to trial them and I don't think they were able to get them to work. Phastek can probably now answer officially based on the trials.

Bill

[PolynesianPowerhouse]

Originally Posted by Ryephile

Use the stock Ferodo HP1000 pads. They work on the street, and work on the track, all while being quiet. The only caveat is they dust a bunch.

I used to think those had a lot of dust....

but then I went to hawk street/race


its like 2-4 times the amount. some in the cosmetic forum would immediately go buy a prius.

[bpang1234]

Originally Posted by PolynesianPowerhouse

some in the cosmetic forum would immediately go buy a prius.

Ha ha...that's the best thing I've read in a while.