115K on Original pads - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

kostnkost · 10-23-2018, 06:51 PM

Yep you heard it right 115k. 110k is highway driving though so I am sure that helped. Pads are starting to wear a bit, and an end of the month inspection is needed. Instead of having my station do them with an inspection, I figured this would be something I could do pretty easily. Rotors are no cut into, so no replacement there. Basically just pads and thats it. Any recommendations for pads, and how I could get another 115k miles on them?

pinoyplaya · 10-25-2018, 11:20 PM

wow impressive. Mine is just less than 44k and about to replace em. Really close to the wear clips.

Niceun · 10-26-2018, 05:14 AM

I have 103K on my 2012 and plan on doing the job this weekend. AC Delco at Oreilly's is $239!!!!

Chris49066SS · 10-26-2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Niceun

I have 103K on my 2012 and plan on doing the job this weekend. AC Delco at Oreilly's is $239!!!!

A local shop here charges $450 to do rear rotors, pads, and 1 caliper....even when you provide the parts!!!!! What about that job costs that much?!

But anyway, smart move doing it yourself, OP.

ZEN357 · 10-26-2018, 08:16 AM

I'd go with PowerStop Pads, but I'd replace the rotors as well.

kostnkost · 10-26-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEN357

I'd go with PowerStop Pads, but I'd replace the rotors as well.

You think this is a must with that many miles on my car, and the original pads lasting this long?

Norm Peterson · 10-28-2018, 10:18 AM

With that many miles on everything it'd still be worth checking the rotors for thickness with a micrometer. If that measurement on any rotor is at or below the minimum "machine to" thickness, it's time for new rotors at least on that axle.

Norm

silverstorm · 10-28-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

A local shop here charges $450 to do rear rotors, pads, and 1 caliper....even when you provide the parts!!!!! What about that job costs that much?!

But anyway, smart move doing it yourself, OP.

Where in TN do you live because a shop I went to charged a little over $200 to do all 4 rotors and pads, providing my own parts.

pinoyplaya · 10-28-2018, 03:14 PM

The cost to turn the rotors is almost equivalent to just ordering a new set of rotors. Might as well order a new set. Look at R1 Carbon Rotors.

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silverstorm · 10-28-2018, 03:56 PM

I replaced my brakes and rotors a month ago. Got my set from Brake Performance for $370 I believe. My car only had 70K on it but I went ahead and replaced everything.

kostnkost · 03-13-2019, 05:21 PM

Just jinxed myself..... Brakes are squealing and grinding pretty bad. Looks like I will invest in rotors and brakes.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult a task is this? I am pretty handy, and have done a few things with the car including a cold air intake, catch can and throttle body.

Also if someone can point me in the right direction for purchasing new pads and rotors. I saw someone mention brake performance.com so far.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

SynergyGreenSS · 03-13-2019, 06:49 PM

It’s a pretty easy job. Very straightforward. I believe there are some diy threads on here. I’m running powerstop pads and rotors and they’re very nice and fairly priced. You can get them on amazon.

silverstorm · 03-13-2019, 10:25 PM

Not a hard job at all, you can get all 4 corners done in 2 hours or less even if you take your time. 1A Auto on youtube has a really good video on changing the brakes and rotors for a V6 Camaro

Front: https://youtu.be/GlDiHibH1-Y
Rear: https://youtu.be/YDuCnMM5E8o

I'd recommend powerstop or brake performance for a full kit

bkevind · 03-13-2019, 10:33 PM

Holy jeez. That's a lot of easy on the brakes miles.

I'd stick with OEM parts since they lasted you that long.

The brake job is easy, but you also must flush out the old brake fluid. That should be done annually.

Carefully clean the pistons with brake clean before pushing them in. I've seen a lot of lazy brake jobs not taking that step, but it can lead to issues down the road. Make sure the seals are good - if not go ahead and get a caliper/piston rebuild kit. Brakes are too important to take shortcuts.

10-23-2018, 06:51 PM	#1
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	115K on Original pads Yep you heard it right 115k. 110k is highway driving though so I am sure that helped. Pads are starting to wear a bit, and an end of the month inspection is needed. Instead of having my station do them with an inspection, I figured this would be something I could do pretty easily. Rotors are no cut into, so no replacement there. Basically just pads and thats it. Any recommendations for pads, and how I could get another 115k miles on them? __________________

10-25-2018, 11:20 PM	#2
pinoyplaya Drives: '13 SS RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 182	wow impressive. Mine is just less than 44k and about to replace em. Really close to the wear clips. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS RS

10-28-2018, 10:18 AM	#7
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	With that many miles on everything it'd still be worth checking the rotors for thickness with a micrometer. If that measurement on any rotor is at or below the minimum "machine to" thickness, it's time for new rotors at least on that axle. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

10-28-2018, 03:14 PM	#9
pinoyplaya Drives: '13 SS RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 182	The cost to turn the rotors is almost equivalent to just ordering a new set of rotors. Might as well order a new set. Look at R1 Carbon Rotors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 Camaro SS RS

03-13-2019, 05:21 PM	#11
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	Just jinxed myself..... Brakes are squealing and grinding pretty bad. Looks like I will invest in rotors and brakes. On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult a task is this? I am pretty handy, and have done a few things with the car including a cold air intake, catch can and throttle body. Also if someone can point me in the right direction for purchasing new pads and rotors. I saw someone mention brake performance.com so far. Any advice is greatly appreciated! __________________

10-26-2018, 05:14 AM	#3
Niceun Drives: 2012 45th edition RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga,TN Posts: 151	I have 103K on my 2012 and plan on doing the job this weekend. AC Delco at Oreilly's is $239!!!!

10-26-2018, 08:16 AM	#5
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	I'd go with PowerStop Pads, but I'd replace the rotors as well.

10-28-2018, 03:56 PM	#10
silverstorm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 213 View My Garage	I replaced my brakes and rotors a month ago. Got my set from Brake Performance for $370 I believe. My car only had 70K on it but I went ahead and replaced everything.

03-13-2019, 06:49 PM	#12
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	It’s a pretty easy job. Very straightforward. I believe there are some diy threads on here. I’m running powerstop pads and rotors and they’re very nice and fairly priced. You can get them on amazon. __________________ 2011 SS L99 LSA Supercharger, BTR Stage 3 PDS Cam, Yank 3200SS, Weapon X Stage 2 intake, LSA Heads, Flex Fuel, Ported throttle body, Speed Engineering Headers, NOWEEDS, ZL1 fuel pump, DSX AUX Pump, ID-1050X injectors, 3” pipe to NPP mufflers, 3.91 gears

03-13-2019, 10:25 PM	#13
silverstorm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 213 View My Garage	Not a hard job at all, you can get all 4 corners done in 2 hours or less even if you take your time. 1A Auto on youtube has a really good video on changing the brakes and rotors for a V6 Camaro Front: https://youtu.be/GlDiHibH1-Y Rear: https://youtu.be/YDuCnMM5E8o I'd recommend powerstop or brake performance for a full kit

03-13-2019, 10:33 PM	#14
bkevind Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 555 View My Garage	Holy jeez. That's a lot of easy on the brakes miles. I'd stick with OEM parts since they lasted you that long. The brake job is easy, but you also must flush out the old brake fluid. That should be done annually. Carefully clean the pistons with brake clean before pushing them in. I've seen a lot of lazy brake jobs not taking that step, but it can lead to issues down the road. Make sure the seals are good - if not go ahead and get a caliper/piston rebuild kit. Brakes are too important to take shortcuts. __________________ 468, Mishimoto rad + oil cooler, TSP LTH MCS 2WNR CTSV/ZL1 front calipers/rotors + G-Loc Forgestar CF-5 19x11