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Bretts · 01-28-2021, 01:02 PM

Hey guys,
good to see you never left, this is the sanest group of car guys out there!
So ordered R1 slotted Rotors Geomet series. It is a ss 2015 with 4 pots up front still never tracked only some autox events so far.
I will be doing a couple track day events/ include a 6hr round trip to do this, and a few spirited multi day rallies this season but that is it for driving for me just hit 35000 miles on the car.
My loaded question is what pad to get? I really don't want to experience Ice mode

not concerned about dust/ noise issues and hopefully can get a few seasons out of the rotors. Any ideas was thinking Hawk HPS but now unsure after my research. I would go with cooling ducts if they were available also.
Thanks all

Omega · 01-28-2021, 02:43 PM

I don't track but drive the car pretty hard sometimes. I used Hawks ceramic pads and was fairly happy, the car stopped fine, just nothing to write home about. Then I used EBC greens in my SUV and was blown away with the difference over the OEM pad (much better initial bite and overall stopping power). That made me switch to EBC reds in my G8 (from the Hawks ceramics). I haven't driven the car much since the swap but the results are very similar to the SUV so far. Just my .02

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Bretts · 01-28-2021, 08:26 PM

took a look, heard them mentioned before, the blue stuff sounds like an option will see who stocks them. I like the idea of faster pad wear over fast rotor wear

TwentyTen2SSRS · 02-14-2021, 09:43 AM

I have slotted drilled R1 as well and match with EBC Red Stuff and love them! Will only run these from now on.

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Avalnch · 02-21-2021, 03:16 AM

IMO, unless you are planning to go 9/10 or 10/10 on the track, the OEM pad will work. Also depends on the track size and shape. If it's a short track with high speed braking zones, then upgrading your pads is a good idea. Long tracks are fine since there are sections for your brakes to cool down.

The most important thing is to do a complete brake fluid change and bleed using one of the top end DOT5 brake fluids. The Motul RBF600 or Castrol stuff (never can remember their name). Also bring some extra fluids with you.

olblue75 · 02-21-2021, 03:46 AM

I have a ZL1/Z06 on the front of my 10SS and I run NCM with stock pads and they are bite really good. I finally installed my Z28 duct kit and need to install the Gen6 track deflectors. Also bought a set of enhanced cooling ducts for the Z28 from pat_t in the Z28 section he’s from the UK and 3D prints them?

01-28-2021, 01:02 PM	#1
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	glad to be back on the forum Brake job question for you Hey guys, good to see you never left, this is the sanest group of car guys out there! So ordered R1 slotted Rotors Geomet series. It is a ss 2015 with 4 pots up front still never tracked only some autox events so far. I will be doing a couple track day events/ include a 6hr round trip to do this, and a few spirited multi day rallies this season but that is it for driving for me just hit 35000 miles on the car. My loaded question is what pad to get? I really don't want to experience Ice mode not concerned about dust/ noise issues and hopefully can get a few seasons out of the rotors. Any ideas was thinking Hawk HPS but now unsure after my research. I would go with cooling ducts if they were available also. Thanks all __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

01-28-2021, 08:26 PM	#3
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	took a look, heard them mentioned before, the blue stuff sounds like an option will see who stocks them. I like the idea of faster pad wear over fast rotor wear __________________ CCW sp16a track set, BTR stage 3 cam and kooks longtubes with high flow catsLocks@7.5 degrees castor and radius arm inserts, Ride Tech 2coilovers JDP upper control arm bushings BMR lower knuckle bushing Bo White throttle body3.91 gears Spohn del-sphere toe link and trailing arms Prothane subframe bushings

02-14-2021, 09:43 AM	#4
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	I have slotted drilled R1 as well and match with EBC Red Stuff and love them! Will only run these from now on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

02-21-2021, 03:16 AM	#5
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	IMO, unless you are planning to go 9/10 or 10/10 on the track, the OEM pad will work. Also depends on the track size and shape. If it's a short track with high speed braking zones, then upgrading your pads is a good idea. Long tracks are fine since there are sections for your brakes to cool down. The most important thing is to do a complete brake fluid change and bleed using one of the top end DOT5 brake fluids. The Motul RBF600 or Castrol stuff (never can remember their name). Also bring some extra fluids with you. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

02-21-2021, 03:46 AM	#6
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,069	I have a ZL1/Z06 on the front of my 10SS and I run NCM with stock pads and they are bite really good. I finally installed my Z28 duct kit and need to install the Gen6 track deflectors. Also bought a set of enhanced cooling ducts for the Z28 from pat_t in the Z28 section he’s from the UK and 3D prints them? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-28-2021, 02:43 PM	#2
Omega Drives: G8 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 251	I don't track but drive the car pretty hard sometimes. I used Hawks ceramic pads and was fairly happy, the car stopped fine, just nothing to write home about. Then I used EBC greens in my SUV and was blown away with the difference over the OEM pad (much better initial bite and overall stopping power). That made me switch to EBC reds in my G8 (from the Hawks ceramics). I haven't driven the car much since the swap but the results are very similar to the SUV so far. Just my .02 Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk