Mike, I watched this video and went and ordered it all and did it all by my wee self. I'm definitely going to do this every time now. Liked how you guys didn't even have to bleed the brakes awesome.
Should also remind people, if they plan on working on the brakes - especially removal of the calipers --- to disconnect the battery 1st - as the car could go into a auto-brake check at any time and possible hurt / injury them - especially if they have there fingers in / amoung the pads when the car does an auto pressure test , etc.
Your thumbnail stating "never have Brake /Dust Again" is what caught my eye. To me the only "Never have Brake Dust again is with the Carbon Ceramic Brake setup. I'd like to see a comparison in order to become a believer if that's possible. Thanks in advance Mike. Save the Wave 🙋♂
These will be really good to eliminate brake dust, but maybe not as good as ceramic pads and rotors. He’s already put 100 miles on them though and you can’t see any dust on the wheels.
Thanks Mike. I went with the Hawk brake pads that everyone recommends, but I still get the dust. It's a different lighter color so it's not so noticeable, but dust is dust. I may just have try his pads. Save the Wave🙋♂
I had R1 concepts cross drilled slotted rotors, front and rear, on my ‘08 coupe, with PosiQuiet extreme duty ceramic pads back in ‘12. I learned to put a little never 👎🏽 seize on the face of the hub to keep the rotor from sticking. R1 concepts, them youngsters are into it.👍🏽
I did the same thing after about 500 miles.. only I used the Girodisc slotted Rotors. Brake dust is gone. Although you will still have to deal with road dust lol
Well done video Mike. I think you may have inspired many C8 owners to do our own brakes at the very least!! Great video. Look forward to the follow-up to the outcome of changing to Carbotech pads!
I didn’t see it in the description but could you share which model of quickjack your buddy has? Extenders? Looks like it fit perfect for you guys, so curious which one it is. Great video!
Love the video. I have a '23 Z51 and I noticed you have the same R1 rotors for both the front and rear. Isn't the rear rotor larger in diameter than the front?
Mike, well done video.(5-stars) I have an unrelated question. I'm having problems with my 2021convertible. The convertible top Its not working, I call some of my local dealers and they haven't reach back so I subscribe to a C8 forum and found out im not along. Its been a problem with some convertibles and they haven't got a fixed. The rear window doesn't come down and the convertible doesn't operate, the tonneau lid does works up and down... thats it. Maybe you guys can help me out or find out who can. Im in central Florida(Orlando)
Hi guys I did the exact same procedure. After my car went into limp mode for the brakes. Could drive over certain speed. BRAKE system warning lights code errors. Found Out You need to disconnect the neg battery terminal. I pushed my pistons back a bit further than yours. The system reset when i disconnected and reconnected battery. Other videos on you tube recommend this first step of leaving battery disconnected. Wish I'd watched those first
@Brink of Speed - Bruddah Mike, I thoroughly enjoyed this great video. Kudos to all your video streaming efforts! Best Regards to Darren, John, and Mark. Ladies and Gentleman in the Brink of Speed community, Wishing all Happy Holidays Gracefully and a Mindset of Peace! 🙏 ~ Ben G. / NYC
I enjoy watching your channel, was trying to find the one where I believe it's same guy doing this break change did one were he doing inside leather protection. Was it on your youtube?
On 2023 C8 Z51 Stingray they recommended disconnecting the battery. Has this requirement changed? 2nd question. Did they stop gluing the pads to the pistons? This was a big PITA on the 2023..
Guys - I did this on my 2005 Z51 in 2011 and I seem to recall that the Helms Corvette service manual said with factory rotors to make index marks relative to orientation on the hub anytime rotors are removed. Obviously that would apply to replacing pads without replacing rotors, but the service manual also said maximum runout at an 8” radius must not exceed 0.002”. If the service manual still says to make index marks on rotor orientation, that made me wonder if the factory uses an on-the-car brake lathe as a final cut on OEM rotors during assembly at Bowling Green. Maybe I was overthinking this, but I had a hell of a time getting all four rotors oriented at 0.002” or less runout with both the new Centric cross drilled and slotted rotors and/or the old rotors. I had about 30,000 miles on the dusty semi metallic Z51 pads and rotors, so I spent several hours cleaning the rust and debris from mating surfaces on the hubs to get my runout at or below 0.002” with the new rotors. Rotate a rotor just one lug bolt in orientation, and the runout changed dramatically. Well, perhaps “dramatically” is a stretch, but at 186 mph I began to worry about why the engineers were that fussy limiting runout to 0.002”. Maybe someone else has run into this wide variation in runout when re-orienting a rotor just a few degrees relative to the hub? The ceramic pads indeed got rid of the brake dust on my C6. I am not looking forward to doing this again at 81 years old with my new 2024 C8.
My C7 ZR1 generates virtually no brake dust which I attribute in large part to the carbon ceramic rotors and OEM brake pads. In fact I can swipe a finger across one after driving and there's no dust on my finger tip. Whereas on my dad's C6 ZR1 there is since it has steel rotors.
Nice video, I changed my brake pads on our C8, 2012 C6 , 2021 TRX, all to Power stop Z26 or Z23s, both great pads 80-90% less brake dust, made the carbon tech pads are better for track, but as daily driver, the power stops, a lot less$$ and work great. Keep up the good work guys.
I saw some Video on TH-cam the guy changed the break pads and got all break light came on. Do you have to disconnect the battery first so you won’t get the break light warning. That what I’m afraid of if I change mine out. I got z51 break pad And I hate it to much dust.
Mike, I put up with dust because I trust the Engineers and I track my car. I believe the pads are sacrificed instead of the rotors. Some people go to shows.
Great video like always. Now that I finally have my C8 and see all the brake dust I watched this for the second time. Can you answer one question for me. Do you have to change the rotors or can you just change the brake pads?
Yep, mine were glued on [2100 miles]. Managed to cut the piston boot trying to separate the piston and pad. Luckily piston boots are simple to swap out. But when the piston falls out, if you didn't pull the battery cable, then you're screwed. You get air in that corner. Can't bleed it with battery cable connected. On the positive side, now I know how to pressure bleed C8 brakes.
Yeah man the dust is excuse to bond with your baby more lol I just bought one. Every morning I come out take a clean microfiber towel and gently take of the dust from the previous day. I have a separate cloth for the wheels
@@ProtectiveDadPranks hell yeah baby I am so happy. Dude I live in Southern California and traffic sucks right. So I was doing errands yesterday and took the vette. Holy cow, I was smiling the whole time. When it got cool lowered the top and I was in pure bliss. I just park in super wide spots or far away I love my Vette.
Hopefully Darren has better luck with R1 Concepts rotors than I have. My experience with those on a different car is that they warp too easily. I would not recommend them for anything beyond normal street driving, and especially not for track driving. If I were you, I would have chosen Powerstop rotors if they're an option for the c8, because I have used their blank rotors with the Powerstop Track Day pads on my current car (not a Corvette), and those rotors held up AMAZINGLY well with the performance of those pads. Otherwise, thank you for showing how this is done. I thought the rear calipers having removable pins vs the front calipers not having removable ones was unexpected.
I hope so too. He won’t be tracking his car so it shouldn’t be an issue. They learned after doing the driver side rear, that they could do it that way, so we filmed it that way. You can do the fronts that way too.
Oh man, I really wish you had shown where you placed the Quick Jack under the C8. I have one that worked great for my C6, but the 2023 C8 jacking points are just out of reach for the lift. I'd really appreciate a video of the jacking locations and process. Thanks from Austin, TX
Hi Mike , my name is Phet I enjoyed watching your video good infor. I have c8 2022 3LT accelerator yellow with the interior like the yellow C8 R edition. I like to know it that true you you can not order like that anymore? Also I would like to know how many C8 2022 were builded in 2022. Can you do a video please. Thanks keep up the good videos
I got these pads and though the dust was significantly reduced each drive does sill require a quick cleaning of the rear end of the car. Title was a little misleading, I was hoping there was something I didnt know.
I heard that if you don't peal off the thin plate from the back of the Brembo break pads and put then on the Paragon pads that it will make one haed click sound when putting on the breaks. Not sure what's causing this but, the installer said had to add the thin plate on the Patagon pads to eliminate the one click. Please let me know if that's true, thank for the video.
Wondering if this company will make the slotted/drilled rotors for the Non-Z51 C8 Stingray. I've been looking, but seems as though no one is making them.
@@nrdemon1031 they do have them. But the carbotech brake pads are only made for the Z51 C8. I may have to go with R1 Concept pads, unless you have a reco. Thanks
@@nrdemon1031 Really? But if I want to buy this car I can only choose between arctic white and ceramic matrix gray metallic. I am wondering which was the colour of the car displayed at Apcot (Disneyworld) on the 19th of April.
Great video, I want to change rotors on 23 non z51,what did you do with electric parking brake to release, wasn't it on when shifted to park and exit car thanks
Remember to do an update vid before the next wash to see the dust difference. I have a 21 C8 w the Carbon Flash rims. I hate the dust. The rims can be clean and in 15/2 miles of city driving they are coated. I’m definitely doing this. Cost?
Pads and rotors if purchased on sale about $1,000 for everything, some great sales on both this weekend. Paragon has the best prices on the pads, R1 Concepts is doing 30% off with code: VIP30 part numbers are in the Video description.
@nrdemon would you think it’s necessary to replace the rotors with the drilled rotors, over the OEM rotors? I have less than 4k miles and it has t been tracked…yet!
@@budhorstmeyer9336 no not necessary, OEM ones will be fine on the track, I personally like the look of drilled and slotted rotors and since I knew we would have the calipers off in the front I figured now was the time.
Just change the pads. The pads only create the dust not the rotors. Drilled and slotted rotors are just for show. If tracking drilled rotors will get hair line cracks from the hard abuse and heat. Slotted rotors stay cooler than solid rotors on track. These guys need to put back on their gold chains.
You do not, most will use these with OEM rotors. Paragon has the best pricing, they are on sale now, you won’t regret it. I have 100 Miles on the car and almost no brake dust, dramatically better.
I installed ceramic brake pads on my 2010 GS when it was new. It reduced brake dust ~80% and still does. But I did not change rotors. Why did they change rotors in this video?
I dont know how big of an issue is to deal with the break dust in order to replace disks and pads because I own a regular stingray which I drive every day and i may track 2 or 3 times and the regular stingray set up is perfect for that, but you need a Z51 if you are a hardcore track person,and it’s not your daily, the z51 comes with bigger breaks and rotors and stickies tires to grip better at 150+ mph but only last about 7000 mi are very expensive and can’t be used on wet or cold days and are barely streets legal and on top of that you have to deal with excessive dust I really don’t see the need for a Z51 if you’re going to track it once in a while, you regular stingray brakes will last about 3-4 track days while the Z51 will last about 7-8 track days and there’s also the issue with the different oil brake and the oil hoses that need to be replaced if you plan to track a non Z51 more than 3-4 times
Got the Carbotech pads coming. R1 Concepts says they don’t have rotors to fit my 2023 C8 Z51 HTC. 🤷🏻♂️ Anyone have a suggestion on drilled/slotted rotors that won’t break the bank? Thanks
They have them as those are on my car, the item numbers are in the description. Whoever you spoke with must not have realized they are the same for 2022-2022.
Some say to we did not, apparently the reason you would is if you open a door the Calipers compress. So if you don’t open the doors during install you will be fine.
Just leave key fob away from car so self check doesn't happen , the hydro pump will check brakes. Also perform parking brake calibration with new rotors.
Um, nice job but... You put the rotors on the wrong sides. The vanes in the center of the rotors should be curved to the back of the car at the top twelve noon position. This is so, as the wheel on the passenger front rotates clockwise it pulls air from the hub area and flings it out towards the rim. Yours are pointed forward on the top as seen on the video at the 12:15 time in the video. Feel free to send pics to who ever you got the rotors from to confirm. Sorry to be the barer of bad news but you really need to redo the job and fix this ASAP. Probably should put a comment on the video so others know what to look for too. Edit: Just did the 4 wheel kit on my 23 Z51 C8. Stock has drivers side rotors both sides. New kit has the same. Very disappointed in Chevrolet and the aftermarket right now... 🙁
The Brake Dust is possibly my “Top Complaint”!!! Otherwise, there aren’t too many in the first 1,100 miles. Passenger “Blind Side” comes in second. Winter Hibernation/Stones on the roads/Waiting for Spring😂
It’s my understanding that you should disconnect the battery prior to removing calipers. Apparently if the key fob is accidentally activated just right, the computer wakes up and applies brake pressure through the electronic brake system. Obvious disaster if this happens.
Hate BRAKE DUST? Watch this!
Great video. It appears that changing the breaks is going to be a rather easy process
As a new Corvette (C8) owner, I appreciate your videos
Easier than the C7
Mike, I watched this video and went and ordered it all and did it all by my wee self. I'm definitely going to do this every time now. Liked how you guys didn't even have to bleed the brakes awesome.
Greate video, I,m doing my brakes this weekend after 48K miles on my 2021. I only drive in the summer because I live in Chicagoland.
Should also remind people, if they plan on working on the brakes - especially removal of the calipers --- to disconnect the battery 1st - as the car could go into a auto-brake check at any time and possible hurt / injury them - especially if they have there fingers in / amoung the pads when the car does an auto pressure test , etc.
yes because my car did the same thing
They should have a future under vehicle maintenance where you can shut down stuff for maintenance
youguys are so lucky to be such great friends and work on each others cars
I agree, God has blessed us all with great friendships. 👍😊
This is soo true. Every time I see them I think I wish I had a friend like this.😅
The more mature guy likes chrome. You go dude!
Your thumbnail stating "never have Brake /Dust Again" is what caught my eye. To me the only "Never have Brake Dust again is with the Carbon Ceramic Brake setup. I'd like to see a comparison in order to become a believer if that's possible. Thanks in advance Mike. Save the Wave 🙋♂
These will be really good to eliminate brake dust, but maybe not as good as ceramic pads and rotors. He’s already put 100 miles on them though and you can’t see any dust on the wheels.
Thanks Mike. I went with the Hawk brake pads that everyone recommends, but I still get the dust. It's a different lighter color so it's not so noticeable, but dust is dust. I may just have try his pads. Save the Wave🙋♂
@@petercarey6883 You’re welcome. 👍😊
Like always thanks for the good content. I'm waiting on my C8 to get out of jail, this is the first thing I'm going to do.
I've been using Carbotech pads for about 10 years on my 2012 Boss302, 2012 C6Z06 and 2017 C7Z07. Great for street and track use. Mike Jr A CarboTech
Heck yeah, I think Darren will enjoy these big time. 👍😊
Mike Puskar at Carbotech is great he takes the time and answers any questions you have.
I thought Carbotech 1521 is for street use only? Not track use? The Carbotech XP12 and XP 10 dust a lot, but offer good track performance
I had R1 concepts cross drilled slotted rotors, front and rear, on my ‘08 coupe, with PosiQuiet extreme duty ceramic pads back in ‘12. I learned to put a little never 👎🏽 seize on the face of the hub to keep the rotor from sticking. R1 concepts, them youngsters are into it.👍🏽
WOW, that's awesome!! As soon as I get the Corvette that I will keep; I'm definitely doing this upgrade combo ASAP!!
I did the same thing after about 500 miles.. only I used the Girodisc slotted Rotors. Brake dust is gone. Although you will still have to deal with road dust lol
Those Rims are NICE!!!
They are Forgedlite wheels form Wheel Designers
Well done video Mike. I think you may have inspired many C8 owners to do our own brakes at the very least!! Great video. Look forward to the follow-up to the outcome of changing to Carbotech pads!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. 👍😊
Need to change my pads on my GS that brake dust ! 😎
I didn’t see it in the description but could you share which model of quickjack your buddy has? Extenders? Looks like it fit perfect for you guys, so curious which one it is. Great video!
Awesome video...
I was going with this same concept except no slots just drilled...NICE!!!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 👍
@@BrinkofSpeed You're awesome Mike and so detailed...
keep doing what you're doing...
Nice jobs boy's!
Will be interesting to see the difference the new brakes make in stopping power and less brake dust!
Be well
-Shane
Thanks Shane, it sure will.
Did the vendors give you the pads and rotors??
excellent job guys...
Love the video. I have a '23 Z51 and I noticed you have the same R1 rotors for both the front and rear. Isn't the rear rotor larger in diameter than the front?
@brinkofspeed
Great Video... but off subject - where can I get those Sunglasses 😎?
Wish you guys lived down street from me! How about a BOS “surprise visit” as part of Octane Hour. Bring the tools!
That would be cool!
Mike, well done video.(5-stars) I have an unrelated question. I'm having problems with my 2021convertible. The convertible top Its not working, I call some of my local dealers and they haven't reach back so I subscribe to a C8 forum and found out im not along. Its been a problem with some convertibles and they haven't got a fixed. The rear window doesn't come down and the convertible doesn't operate, the tonneau lid does works up and down... thats it. Maybe you guys can help me out or find out who can. Im in central Florida(Orlando)
What model quick jack he use?
Hi guys I did the exact same procedure. After my car went into limp mode for the brakes. Could drive over certain speed. BRAKE system warning lights code errors. Found Out You need to disconnect the neg battery terminal. I pushed my pistons back a bit further than yours. The system reset when i disconnected and reconnected battery. Other videos on you tube recommend this first step of leaving battery disconnected. Wish I'd watched those first
Will this set up prevent the horrible squeaking I get with my Z51 pads and rotors
@Brink of Speed - Bruddah Mike, I thoroughly enjoyed this great video. Kudos to all your video streaming efforts!
Best Regards to Darren, John, and Mark.
Ladies and Gentleman in the Brink of Speed community, Wishing all Happy Holidays Gracefully and a Mindset of Peace! 🙏
~ Ben G. / NYC
Thank you, I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Happy holidays to you as well. 👍😊
Awesome demo video 🎉
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! 👍😊
I enjoy watching your channel, was trying to find the one where I believe it's same guy doing this break change did one were he doing inside leather protection. Was it on your youtube?
Here ya go…. th-cam.com/video/BsWkt9G1pgw/w-d-xo.html
I’d totally F up this
Me too, Brother!
I have some sweet looking AeroLarri wheels and so tired of driving five miles and having dust everywhere
At least I know now I need to hire somebody to do that.
Did I miss finding the link for the nylon impact wrench socket covers? Great channel! I work on a lot of Corvettes, #getundrdog
Made it look easy, thanks
It really was pretty easy especially if you have someone help you out.
On 2023 C8 Z51 Stingray they recommended disconnecting the battery. Has this requirement changed?
2nd question. Did they stop gluing the pads to the pistons? This was a big PITA on the 2023..
I swapped mine out upon delivery at 12 miles with the 1521s and never looked back! My wheels are ceramic coated also; hardly any brake dust!
Great to hear, the z51 factory pads crush you with dust, looking forward to not having to clean my wheels every time I take it out.
That’s awesome man!
Fantastic idea on ceramic coating the rims!!!
Guys - I did this on my 2005 Z51 in 2011 and I seem to recall that the Helms Corvette service manual said with factory rotors to make index marks relative to orientation on the hub anytime rotors are removed. Obviously that would apply to replacing pads without replacing rotors, but the service manual also said maximum runout at an 8” radius must not exceed 0.002”. If the service manual still says to make index marks on rotor orientation, that made me wonder if the factory uses an on-the-car brake lathe as a final cut on OEM rotors during assembly at Bowling Green. Maybe I was overthinking this, but I had a hell of a time getting all four rotors oriented at 0.002” or less runout with both the new Centric cross drilled and slotted rotors and/or the old rotors. I had about 30,000 miles on the dusty semi metallic Z51 pads and rotors, so I spent several hours cleaning the rust and debris from mating surfaces on the hubs to get my runout at or below 0.002” with the new rotors. Rotate a rotor just one lug bolt in orientation, and the runout changed dramatically. Well, perhaps “dramatically” is a stretch, but at 186 mph I began to worry about why the engineers were that fussy limiting runout to 0.002”. Maybe someone else has run into this wide variation in runout when re-orienting a rotor just a few degrees relative to the hub? The ceramic pads indeed got rid of the brake dust on my C6. I am not looking forward to doing this again at 81 years old with my new 2024 C8.
I'm an old motorcycle mechanic but I can still come over and help you out!
Is great job They look really awesome
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
My C7 ZR1 generates virtually no brake dust which I attribute in large part to the carbon ceramic rotors and OEM brake pads. In fact I can swipe a finger across one after driving and there's no dust on my finger tip. Whereas on my dad's C6 ZR1 there is since it has steel rotors.
Yep, carbon ceramic rotors and pads are an amazing combination!
Great video guys!
Thank you, John, I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for letting us use your awesome garage and lift! 👍😊
You should order a set for your new car, they are rarely on sale, this weekend at Paragon they have a deal on them.
Nice video, I changed my brake pads on our C8, 2012 C6 , 2021 TRX, all to Power stop Z26 or Z23s, both great pads 80-90% less brake dust, made the carbon tech pads are better for track, but as daily driver, the power stops, a lot less$$ and work great. Keep up the good work guys.
Thanks Kurt, I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for the heads up on the other pads. 👍😊
is this intended to be a tutorial? Cause I certainly learned everything I'd like to know about swapping out pads on the C8. Great Vid!!!
It sure. I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍😊
I saw some
Video on TH-cam the guy changed the break pads and got all break light came on. Do you have to disconnect the battery first so you won’t get the break light warning. That what I’m afraid of if I change mine out. I got z51 break pad And I hate it to much dust.
We did not disconnect the battery and made it a point to not open the door during install. 100
Miles on the car and no brake lights.
Mike, I put up with dust because I trust the Engineers and I track my car. I believe the pads are sacrificed instead of the rotors. Some people go to shows.
Great video like always. Now that I finally have my C8 and see all the brake dust I watched this for the second time. Can you answer one question for me. Do you have to change the rotors or can you just change the brake pads?
You can just change the pads.
Thanks
On my brother’s 22 z51 the front pads where glued on and took a minutes to get off.
Most have said that, mine as you saw practically fell out. But my car also had very few miles.
Yep, mine were glued on [2100 miles]. Managed to cut the piston boot trying to separate the piston and pad. Luckily piston boots are simple to swap out. But when the piston falls out, if you didn't pull the battery cable, then you're screwed. You get air in that corner. Can't bleed it with battery cable connected. On the positive side, now I know how to pressure bleed C8 brakes.
I could care less about the brake dust. That’s a secondary bonus for me. For me, can we admire how good this looks!!!! Wow!
Yeah man the dust is excuse to bond with your baby more lol
I just bought one. Every morning I come out take a clean microfiber towel and gently take of the dust from the previous day.
I have a separate cloth for the wheels
@@BigOsTaco - congrats!
@@ProtectiveDadPranks hell yeah baby I am so happy. Dude I live in Southern California and traffic sucks right. So I was doing errands yesterday and took the vette. Holy cow, I was smiling the whole time. When it got cool lowered the top and I was in pure bliss.
I just park in super wide spots or far away
I love my Vette.
I was hoping that you would tell how much the set of up grade brakes cost
Pads under $500 and Rotors about the same if you choose to upgrade. Total is $1,000
Hopefully Darren has better luck with R1 Concepts rotors than I have. My experience with those on a different car is that they warp too easily. I would not recommend them for anything beyond normal street driving, and especially not for track driving.
If I were you, I would have chosen Powerstop rotors if they're an option for the c8, because I have used their blank rotors with the Powerstop Track Day pads on my current car (not a Corvette), and those rotors held up AMAZINGLY well with the performance of those pads.
Otherwise, thank you for showing how this is done. I thought the rear calipers having removable pins vs the front calipers not having removable ones was unexpected.
I hope so too. He won’t be tracking his car so it shouldn’t be an issue. They learned after doing the driver side rear, that they could do it that way, so we filmed it that way. You can do the fronts that way too.
Oh man, I really wish you had shown where you placed the Quick Jack under the C8. I have one that worked great for my C6, but the 2023 C8 jacking points are just out of reach for the lift. I'd really appreciate a video of the jacking locations and process. Thanks from Austin, TX
Same with this one we were just before the jacking points, but on the frame so it was fine.
Hi Mike , my name is Phet I enjoyed watching your video good infor. I have c8 2022 3LT accelerator yellow with the interior like the yellow C8 R edition. I like to know it that true you you can not order like that anymore? Also I would like to know how many C8 2022 were builded in 2022. Can you do a video please. Thanks keep up the good videos
Do you disconnect the battery when doing this?
Wondering if you can keep the stock rotor with the Carbotech pads?
Yes you definitely can and most do.
Absolutely 😊
I heard you had to disconnect the battery before you did that or the car will go into limp mode is that true?
We did not and no issues.
I got these pads and though the dust was significantly reduced each drive does sill require a quick cleaning of the rear end of the car. Title was a little misleading, I was hoping there was something I didnt know.
Hey Mike, great episode and great job on brake upgrade install, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Great job, thank you for sharing.....
Did you disconnect the battery when doing this?
I heard that if you don't peal off the thin plate from the back of the Brembo break pads and put then on the Paragon pads that it will make one haed click sound when putting on the breaks.
Not sure what's causing this but, the installer said had to add the thin plate on the Patagon pads to eliminate the one click.
Please let me know if that's true, thank for the video.
Awesome video guys! That was such a good easy solution using the bungee cords! Looking forward to installing my pads too!
Thanks Carlos, I did make things easier. 👍😊
Wondering if this company will make the slotted/drilled rotors for the Non-Z51 C8 Stingray. I've been looking, but seems as though no one is making them.
I believe R1 Concepts does have rotors for non z51 cars, give them a call and they will confirm fitment.
@@nrdemon1031 they do have them. But the carbotech brake pads are only made for the Z51 C8. I may have to go with R1 Concept pads, unless you have a reco. Thanks
@@cotto22 I think the R1 pads would also be good, or Hawk, if you talk to R1 mention the channel and ask for 25% discount they should give you one.
Thanks I did get the rotors. I will think about the pads
@@cotto22 if you have a z51 car you will want the pads, other brands out there powerstop and Hawk are lesser expensive.
Is this arctic white or ceramic matrix gray metallic?
Pearl White Metallic, exclusive to the 2023 Anniversary edition
@@nrdemon1031 Really? But if I want to buy this car I can only choose between arctic white and ceramic matrix gray metallic.
I am wondering which was the colour of the car displayed at Apcot (Disneyworld) on the 19th of April.
Great video
More videos like this please. Best video yet. Reminds me of Speed Phenom. Happy Holidays!!!!
Wow, thank you, that is a huge compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 👍😊 Happy holidays to you!
Say do u have to change the stock rotors
Did you disconnect the battery. I heard some time the car will run a test , on the breaks, and it may compress the capliers.
do you have a link to that "quick jack"?
Ceramic brakes better suited for the track? You need to heat them up to get the braking power desired.
I’ve installed these on my C8 and the stopping power felt the same and brake dust is reduced but it certainly hasn’t been eliminated.
The bite isn’t remotely close to the same. Come on now. I’ve had both and it’s night and day
can you put these brakes on a non z51?
Not this brand, but other brands are out there for non z51 cars.
Great video, I want to change rotors on 23 non z51,what did you do with electric parking brake to release, wasn't it on when shifted to park and exit car thanks
No issues, it was not on.
Remember to do an update vid before the next wash to see the dust difference. I have a 21 C8 w the Carbon Flash rims. I hate the dust. The rims can be clean and in 15/2 miles of city driving they are coated. I’m definitely doing this.
Cost?
I’m 100 miles in and I can tell you dramatically better, 90% less dust. Highly recommend this upgrade.
Pads and rotors if purchased on sale about $1,000 for everything, some great sales on both this weekend. Paragon has the best prices on the pads, R1 Concepts is doing 30% off with code: VIP30 part numbers are in the Video description.
@nrdemon would you think it’s necessary to replace the rotors with the drilled rotors, over the OEM rotors? I have less than 4k miles and it has t been tracked…yet!
@@budhorstmeyer9336 no not necessary, OEM ones will be fine on the track, I personally like the look of drilled and slotted rotors and since I knew we would have the calipers off in the front I figured now was the time.
Just change the pads. The pads only create the dust not the rotors. Drilled and slotted rotors are just for show. If tracking drilled rotors will get hair line cracks from the hard abuse and heat. Slotted rotors stay cooler than solid rotors on track. These guys need to put back on their gold chains.
So how did it stop/feel!? It's been months of testing🙂
Brake dust is 90% reduction, braking is about the same over stock, biggest difference is the brake dust and appearance.
Great educational and informative video please do a follow up video for the break dust.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I hate break dust! Sick of wash ing my rims! Do you have to change your rotors?
You do not, most will use these with OEM rotors. Paragon has the best pricing, they are on sale now, you won’t regret it. I have 100
Miles on the car and almost no brake dust, dramatically better.
We hate it too Andrew. 👍😊
Awesome video! Great job explaining everything guys.👍 Good camera angles too to show the work. Thanks!👍😎
I’m happy you enjoyed it. 👍
Awesome job guys! A lot easier than I was expecting.
Thank you, it sure was Jeff. With Darren and Mark doing the job, it was a piece of cake for me 😉😊
I installed ceramic brake pads on my 2010 GS when it was new. It reduced brake dust ~80% and still does. But I did not change rotors. Why did they change rotors in this video?
Looks, drilled and slotted vs. plain oem rotors.
I dont know how big of an issue is to deal with the break dust in order to replace disks and pads because I own a regular stingray which I drive every day and i may track 2 or 3 times and the regular stingray set up is perfect for that, but you need a Z51 if you are a hardcore track person,and it’s not your daily, the z51 comes with bigger breaks and rotors and stickies tires to grip better at 150+ mph but only last about 7000 mi are very expensive and can’t be used on wet or cold days and are barely streets legal and on top of that you have to deal with excessive dust I really don’t see the need for a Z51 if you’re going to track it once in a while, you regular stingray brakes will last about 3-4 track days while the Z51 will last about 7-8 track days and there’s also the issue with the different oil brake and the oil hoses that need to be replaced if you plan to track a non Z51 more than 3-4 times
Got the Carbotech pads coming. R1 Concepts says they don’t have rotors to fit my 2023 C8 Z51 HTC. 🤷🏻♂️ Anyone have a suggestion on drilled/slotted rotors that won’t break the bank? Thanks
They have them as those are on my car, the item numbers are in the description. Whoever you spoke with must not have realized they are the same for 2022-2022.
@@nrdemon1031 Thank you. I will give them another call in the morning and hope to get someone different.
@@jerryg4111 give them the item numbers in this video’s description. Good luck, let me know.
@@nrdemon1031 I am being told they are out of stock with no estimate when they will be available. To check back in 2 - 3 months. 🤷🏻♂️
I have try to order the set of rotor at R1 Concept and it shows that they do not have for c8 corvette.? May i ask for the parts number instead. Thanks
Great video ....Brink of speed[e
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So is there any way to have these cars on regular jack stands? Really not looking to spend $2000 on quick jacks 😑
Great editing as always 👍🏻
Thank you 😊
I use Akebono pads and they also do that. They are Scotty approved. Akebono makes pads for many car brands. Always nice to see project cars improve.
When are you required to disconnect the Battery when working with the Brake System?
I recall hearing that, but don’t remember where or from who…..
From what I've seen you only have to disconnect the battery if you open the hydraulic system. Like bleeding or changing fluid or replacing caliper
Some say to we did not, apparently the reason you would is if you open a door the Calipers compress. So if you don’t open the doors during install you will be fine.
Just leave key fob away from car so self check doesn't happen , the hydro pump will check brakes. Also perform parking brake calibration with new rotors.
My lug nut socket is 22 mil, Just curious why you were using a 19 mil socket? My C8 is a 2020.
Aftermarket wheels are typically 19 mm
@@nrdemon1031 makes sense, thanks.
What brand of rotors did you put on? Same as the pads manufacturer?
@r1concepts
Keep in mind the carbotechs have pad overhang on the rear, they have no wear sensor springs like the OEM pagid and no shims like the OEM.
So there is only 1 screw holding the rotor on? It looks like there are 2 holes for that on the rotor, but I only saw 1 screw.
So do you have to bleed the brakes after taking them off
Not in our case as we did not disconnect the brake lines.
Ok cool
Um, nice job but... You put the rotors on the wrong sides. The vanes in the center of the rotors should be curved to the back of the car at the top twelve noon position. This is so, as the wheel on the passenger front rotates clockwise it pulls air from the hub area and flings it out towards the rim. Yours are pointed forward on the top as seen on the video at the 12:15 time in the video. Feel free to send pics to who ever you got the rotors from to confirm. Sorry to be the barer of bad news but you really need to redo the job and fix this ASAP. Probably should put a comment on the video so others know what to look for too.
Edit: Just did the 4 wheel kit on my 23 Z51 C8. Stock has drivers side rotors both sides. New kit has the same. Very disappointed in Chevrolet and the aftermarket right now... 🙁
Great how to video. Looking forward to a review.
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Did this with one of my Corvettes a while back. Got rid of the brake dust but the car doesn't stop as fast. Will never do it again.
My bad must watch entire video, lol
My new 24 stingray, which has the standard brakes, emits zero brake dust out of the factory - no mods.
Not trying to crash the party but were these rotors drill all the way through? Didn't look like it on video.
What was the cost?
The Brake Dust is possibly my “Top Complaint”!!!
Otherwise, there aren’t too many in the first 1,100 miles.
Passenger “Blind Side” comes in second.
Winter Hibernation/Stones on the roads/Waiting for Spring😂
I agree on the blind spots, I just ordered the Paragon wide angle mirrors.
It’s my understanding that you should disconnect the battery prior to removing calipers. Apparently if the key fob is accidentally activated just right, the computer wakes up and applies brake pressure through the electronic brake system. Obvious disaster if this happens.
Yes and If you open a door the same can happen.