2010 GS Brake Dust

[John C.]

Anybody have any recommendations on brake pads to cut down on brake dust .
Thanks John

[Dick C.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

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[Edward J.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

Anybody have any recommendations on brake pads to cut down on brake dust .
Thanks John

John, I had the same problem with my 2002 Z06, I could not stand all the brake dust just from driving short trips, So what I Did was brought a set Raybestos Ceramic disc pads for the front and rear, ended the problem right there. There are may other disc pads makers that also do ceramic pads.

As far as stopping abillity, They may not have a 0-60 mph stops, but then again I Do not autocross or plan on racing, so it was a easy choice.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

Armor All wheel protectant.

And you can get a free can to boot!
http://www.armorall.com/pdf/wheel_rebate.pdf

I'll have to try that.
Even after a week of driving the 08 it looks like I opted for the gray wheels, not the silver ones.

Patrick

[Joe L.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

Anybody have any recommendations on brake pads to cut down on brake dust .
Thanks John

John------


One thing to keep in mind: the original equipment brake pad formulations are arrived at after a massive amount of engineering effort. I feel pretty confident that brake dust is one of the parameters that's evaluated, although it's likely not high on the list of priorities. In the final analysis, the formulation which provides the best BALANCE of qualities is specified for the car.

If one "re-engineers" the brake pads, then one is forsaking all of the factory engineering that went into the brake system. Consider that aftermarket pad manufacturers are engineering the pads only-----not the complete brake system as the factory does. The factory pad formulations tend to be APPLICATION-SPECIFIC because they are engineered as a COMPLETE SYSTEM. The aftermarket formulations are often "generic".

So, the bottom line is that if you change pads you might greatly reduce dust. However, at the same time you may suffer other deficiencies. Of course, these might not be notable, AT FIRST. Whatever the losses are, they might be worth it to one. For example, brake pads that produce less dust are often much harder on rotors. But, one might be willing to replace rotors more often in exchange for less dust.

For me, I prefer to use OEM brake pad formulations of the original part number if possible and of supercessive to the original part number otherwise.

By the way, just because one uses Delco pads does not mean that one is using the OEM pads. Delco offers MANY different pads for most applications and most are, basically, aftermarket-type pad formulations. Usually, one of the Delco-available pads will be the OEM pad, though. So, how do you know which one? Look for the GM "long number" that matches the one shown in the GM P&A catalog for the year, model and brake option. If one cannot get the same "long number" through Delco, then one has to use the GM Parts System-only pads in order to get the OEM pads.

Also, as far as ceramic versus other pad types, I believe that the OEM pads used on Corvettes for at least the past 5 years have all been of the ceramic type. So, if one "switches" to ceramic pads, one is kidding themselves---one is just switching ceramic pad FORMULATIONS.

[Edward J.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

Joe, I believe you are correct with the factory is using ceramic pad formulations today, but I believe that the are other materials such as carbon and I believe thats what leaves that black dust which is seen after a few hundred miles of driving.

Just because you bring your car to a Chev. or GM dealership one should not always expect to receive the GM long part number for replacement, the replacement pads are generally a Delco part number, Which is generally a brand that they will trust for a suitiable replacement. at one time Raybestos disc pads were a supplier.As everything with Delco products it a re-boxed part with the label on it.

[Robert C.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

Centric Semi-metallic posi quiet pads. No noise or dust, great stopping power, and relatively inexpensive! Had them on my Z06 for many years.

[John C.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

I talked to the plant manager at Corvettes at Carlisle and he said the 2011 GS and Z06 switch over to ceramic brake pads to eliminate the dust.
John

[Richard M.]

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I believe my '07 Z51 coupe uses ceramic pads and I have never had a brake dust problem. The stopping power is amazing and has saved me a few times. (Except the time the raccoon jumped in front of me!)

Yes they are hard on rotors......all 4 are deeply grooved along the wear surface.

edit....I researched and it appears Z51 is not ceramic....."Z51, Z06 and ZR1 all use a heavy semi metallic pad"....."The base C6 could have a low metallic friction from PBR"

Rich

[William M.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

Switching to GM Ceramic pads on my 05 Z51 made a big difference

[Joe L.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

I talked to the plant manager at Corvettes at Carlisle and he said the 2011 GS and Z06 switch over to ceramic brake pads to eliminate the dust.
John

John-----


A change to ceramic pads will not, in and of itself, eliminate brake dust. My 2004 Grand Prix GTP was definitely originally equipped with ceramic pads. In fact, I just replaced them with identical OEM ceramic pads. The pads are anything but dust-free.

[Clem Z.]

Re: 2010 GS Brake Dust

i just blow the dust off with the air compressor every time i come back into the garage and this keeps the dust to a minimum

[Les G.]

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I have a 2010 Grand Sport and the brake dust problem is bad. I just purchased RIM Wax from a local parts house $13.00 a smal container. I did not want to use a polish as it might ruin over time the Chrome wheels. It put a really smooth coating on the wheels I even did the inside of the rim. I find now that the brake dust build up is less it does not adhere as much. A friend of mine has a 2011 and he has the same problem. I don't want to change the pads you know what you have now not what you are getting.