Looking for the best z51 brake pads

[yyuksel]

I’m at 49k on the original breaks and probably may need to change them soon.

I’m seriously tired of the brake dust from the z51 performance brakes. I’d like to use something that generates much less dust but still provides amazing stopping power. I do drive the car very spirited at times.

Any recommendations?

 

[slegros]

Any high quality ceramic pad will be lower dust, and should be perfectly adequate for spirited street use. I personally haven't used any of these, but they all seem to be well reviewed, and from reputable brands:

Hawk PC
G-Loc GS-1
Carbotech 1521
EBC Redstuff

Powerstop also has pads for the Z51, although IMO I'd tend to rate Powerstop as more of a budget pad compared to the above.

TDot has good pricing on EBC. Much cheaper than you are likely to find the other brands for.

FMSI pad shapes for the Z51 I'm pretty certain are D2312 (front), D2366 (rear)

EBC Brakes DP33112C - Redstuff Ceramic Front Brake Pads

Position: Front Pad Material: Ceramic Quantity: Sold as a set FMSI: D2312

www.tdotperformance.ca

EBC Brakes DP33113C - Redstuff Ceramic Rear Brake Pads

Position: Rear Pad Material: Ceramic Quantity: Sold as a set FMSI: D2366

www.tdotperformance.ca

 

[Murray20c8]

You don't need the Z51 brakes. The non Z51 brakes don't dust much and work well. I could be wrong of course, but I think it's just the compound that is different and they fit.

 

[slegros]

You don't need the Z51 brakes. The non Z51 brakes don't dust much and work well. I could be wrong of course, but I think it's just the compound that is different and they fit.

Different FMSI pad shape codes between the standard C8 (JL9 brakes) and Z51 (J55 brakes)

FMSI pad shape codes:

Z51 (J55 brakes)
Front: D2312
Rear: D2366

Non-Z51 (JL9 brakes)
Front: D2251
Rear: D2369

 

[Murray20c8]

Different FMSI pad shape codes between the standard C8 (JL9 brakes) and Z51 (J55 brakes)

FMSI pad shape codes:

Z51 (J55 brakes)
Front: D2312
Rear: D2366

Non-Z51 (JL9 brakes)
Front: D2251
Rear: D2369

Thanks for that. Then FWIW matching the pad composition would help for dusting. Mine don't dust much at all.

 

[DenisC8]

Thanks for that. Then FWIW matching the pad composition would help for dusting. Mine don't dust much at all.

My 24 z51 has more brake dust on the wheels after 100km than 21 non-Z51 after 1000km, I have not had a change to test out the difference of the braking performance

 

[canadianvetster]

I always liked the Carbotech 1521

 

[ontcanuck]

Mine has zero brake dust on my non Z51 . On my 2010 GS the brake dust and squealing was very bad so I put on the HAWKS and that solved the problem.

 

[typer100]

I will immediately switch to Powerstop Z26 as soon as I get my car. 300$ to keep wheels clean. No brainer.
I was even thinking of asking the dealer to switch them for me before delivery.

PowerStop Z26 Extreme Street Performance C8 Corvette Z51 Front Brake Pads
Part Number: psbZ26-8009

PowerStop Z26 Extreme Street Performance C8 Corvette Z51 Rear Brake Pads
Part Number: psbZ26-8010

 

[1st Vette]

I always liked the Carbotech 1521

Apparently Maxie Pads are the bomb .