Brake pads revisited
I am just about finished with my spring fix-up (waiting on VB&P caliper seals 
) and I have been reading here and the archives on brakes. From what I have just finished reading, organic pads will alleviate many squealing problems and will lead to longer rotor life. So, from this thread - https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...-C3-Brake-Pads - I see that GM 18028641 aka AC Delco #17D8 are the "go to" pads. Then, in another link I saw Paragon #3657K https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-351321-disc-pad-brake-pad-kit.aspx at a very nice price. Anyone have experience with these? Paragon doesn't give any description of organic vs semi-metallic (local FLAP only sells semi-metallic) and GM Parts Direct only goes to 1984.
My questions are:
Does anyone have experience with Paragon's part ("Disc brake pads, comparable to O.E.M.")or can compare them to the GM equivalent? Fwiw, I see the AC Delco part online in several places so availability isn't a problem.
Raybestos is a well known name, of course, but they only list semi-metallic. Is there any evidence that they still make organics?
Either way, online at around $37 +/- for AC Delco or $19 from Paragon per axle set isn't a problem. Just trying to put everything into final perspective.
Thanks as always.
Gary
ps, the odd thing is my pads are sitting out awaiting caliper rebuilding and I have two shims on the right front only. It has been a long time but I am pretty sure I put these pads on the car. This is odd.
) and I have been reading here and the archives on brakes. From what I have just finished reading, organic pads will alleviate many squealing problems and will lead to longer rotor life. So, from this thread - https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...-C3-Brake-Pads - I see that GM 18028641 aka AC Delco #17D8 are the "go to" pads. Then, in another link I saw Paragon #3657K https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-351321-disc-pad-brake-pad-kit.aspx at a very nice price. Anyone have experience with these? Paragon doesn't give any description of organic vs semi-metallic (local FLAP only sells semi-metallic) and GM Parts Direct only goes to 1984.My questions are:
Does anyone have experience with Paragon's part ("Disc brake pads, comparable to O.E.M.")or can compare them to the GM equivalent? Fwiw, I see the AC Delco part online in several places so availability isn't a problem.
Raybestos is a well known name, of course, but they only list semi-metallic. Is there any evidence that they still make organics?
Either way, online at around $37 +/- for AC Delco or $19 from Paragon per axle set isn't a problem. Just trying to put everything into final perspective.
Thanks as always.
Gary
ps, the odd thing is my pads are sitting out awaiting caliper rebuilding and I have two shims on the right front only. It has been a long time but I am pretty sure I put these pads on the car. This is odd.
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