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Ambush · 08-01-2015, 09:15 AM

Hello:

Currently driving a 2LT RS package. They're 20 inch wheels staggered front and back.

Recently I've been getting the telltale sign of brake replacement, but I'm having a tough time deciding what brake pads to get for this daily driver Camaro.

here's a link of what I'm looking at, but I'm having a tough time choosing.
Advice from veterans is appreciated. Thanks!

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...lar=RS+Package

White_SS/RS · 08-01-2015, 10:04 AM

How many miles? I wouldn't think you would need them so soon on a '14

Ambush · 08-01-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by White_SS/RS

How many miles? I wouldn't think you would need them so soon on a '14

46,000 miles good sir. it's a daily driver and the brakes are starting to squeak, so I think it's time.
Problem is, I can't find the caliper size or pad size for RS package.

are these alright for rear?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-P...0778ed&vxp=mtr

and for front?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-P...9caa29&vxp=mtr

I'm surprised RS and non-RS use same pads for V6.

CCMADONNA · 08-01-2015, 12:41 PM

first choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Perform...7f82d0&vxp=mtr

second choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Ceramic...a53e44&vxp=mtr

Ambush · 08-01-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CCMADONNA

first choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Perform...7f82d0&vxp=mtr

second choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Ceramic...a53e44&vxp=mtr

ah. those are for the SS though. I have an LT.

backeddy · 08-01-2015, 05:55 PM

DO NOT PUT CERAMIC BRAKES ON A 4000LB CAR!!!! You have been warned.....

Buy stock replacements or Carbotech, raybestos etc. IE quality. Do not waste $$ on slotted and drilled rotors, they look pretty but are WAY weaker than stock ones are.

enzia35 · 08-01-2015, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambush

46,000 miles good sir. it's a daily driver and the brakes are starting to squeak, so I think it's time.
Problem is, I can't find the caliper size or pad size for RS package.

are these alright for rear?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-P...0778ed&vxp=mtr

and for front?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disc-Brake-P...9caa29&vxp=mtr

I'm surprised RS and non-RS use same pads for V6.

It's just different size wheels. Brakes are the same.

enzia35 · 08-01-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by backeddy

DO NOT PUT CERAMIC BRAKES ON A 4000LB CAR!!!! You have been warned.....

Buy stock replacements or Carbotech, raybestos etc. IE quality. Do not waste $$ on slotted and drilled rotors, they look pretty but are WAY weaker than stock ones are.

Why not?

Fast6.3 · 08-01-2015, 10:09 PM

I use hawk hps pads, but they are noisey and dusty. I dont mind because I after brake performance. If you dont track your car or do spirited driving you could use ceramic pads they are less noisey and dusty but the brakeperformance suffers

backeddy · 08-01-2015, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by backeddy

Quote:

DO NOT PUT CERAMIC BRAKES ON A 4000LB CAR!!!! You have been warned.....

Quote:

why not?

They have much much longer stopping distances on 4000lb cars going 80mph. In other words the car in front of you IS going to stop short....you unfortunately, are not.

I commute 3000 miles a month in my car, twice in the last 6 months I have stopped mere feet from a multi-car pile up...one of them fatal. I had my carbotech track pads on and they saved my ass....ceramics would of been car 5 in a 4 car pile up

MKammer · 08-02-2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by backeddy

Do not waste $$ on slotted and drilled rotors, they look pretty but are WAY weaker than stock ones are.

Even the Brembos?

08-01-2015, 09:15 AM	#1
Ambush Rawr! Drives: Giulia Quadrifoglio, C8 Stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 351	Please help me select replacement brake pads Hello: Currently driving a 2LT RS package. They're 20 inch wheels staggered front and back. Recently I've been getting the telltale sign of brake replacement, but I'm having a tough time deciding what brake pads to get for this daily driver Camaro. here's a link of what I'm looking at, but I'm having a tough time choosing. Advice from veterans is appreciated. Thanks! http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...lar=RS+Package __________________ Current: 2023 Red Mist Corvette Stingray 2LT 2021 Trofeo White Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Retired: 2018 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS 2014 Crystal Red Camaro RS

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White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	How many miles? I wouldn't think you would need them so soon on a '14 __________________ LMS Engineering

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CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	first choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Perform...7f82d0&vxp=mtr second choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Ceramic...a53e44&vxp=mtr __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

08-01-2015, 10:09 PM	#9
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	I use hawk hps pads, but they are noisey and dusty. I dont mind because I after brake performance. If you dont track your car or do spirited driving you could use ceramic pads they are less noisey and dusty but the brakeperformance suffers __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

08-01-2015, 05:55 PM	#6
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	DO NOT PUT CERAMIC BRAKES ON A 4000LB CAR!!!! You have been warned..... Buy stock replacements or Carbotech, raybestos etc. IE quality. Do not waste $$ on slotted and drilled rotors, they look pretty but are WAY weaker than stock ones are.