Brake Pad Upgrade & Install! - C7 Corvette Stingray Z51

[@dirty_863]

Jesus Christ why can't every freaking KZbin video be as detailed and straight to the point as this one. Great job bud!

[@CarGuy11]

Thank you sir & hope you check out more vids on the channel!

[@kenstrain4366]

I have a 2017 3LT Z51 - I put these exact brake pads on and eliminated the dust and the braking performance was slightly better than stock too. It took me a little over an hour, but I cleaned the back of my wheels as I installed because they were filthy. Very happy with results.

[@CarGuy11]

Nice!

[@junglevette9886]

Thanks for this video. The brake dust from the stock brake pads was driving me nuts. Brake dust would immediately make my wheels look horrible just after a complete wash. After watching this video and two summers with the stock brake pads I couldn't take it anymore. I changed out my stock brake pads even though they had plenty of meat left on them. I couldn't be more pleased with these Extreme brake pads. They have the same braking performance as the stock pads and NO brake dust at all. Now I can go for two or three weekends of driving without my wheels looking filthy.

[@CarGuy11]

Great thanks for the feedback!

[@edlitzinger8719]

Thanks CarGuy11 for the vid...Just got a 14 vert and the brake dust is unbelieveable. going to change to ceramics.

[@CarGuy11]

+Ed Litzinger No problem, thanks for watching!

[@jraiello]

I see you have the factory rotors with cooling rings. Mine warped around 4k miles and the vibration is noticeable on street, but expecially at 135mph on track. There is a TSB #16-NA-170 regarding this and a new one piece rotor being used on all newer Z51's. My dealer replaced all four of my rotors under warranty..sweet..

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks yes I heard and will try to get them replaced next time I take my car in.

[@vbdenny]

Joseph Aiello Just came back from Spring Mountain for the Ron Fellows Corvette HPDE. During the tech session they specifically said NOT to leave cooling rings on except for track use. Told us the clips deteriorate quickly and they have had them come loose and tear up calipers (which I bet are a bundle). Just saying.

[@jraiello]

vbdenny True, cooling rings should not be kept on per the instructions included with car for track usage. However, my point is to Eliminate them entirely by upgrading your rotors either under warranty or outside of warranty and never worry about them again...

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

Thanks alot for sharing this TSB! My local dealer is checking my 14 C7 Z51 now. They think it'll cover under warranty! That saves me several hundred bucks!

[@americanveteranaceshigh9051]

installed Extreme slotted rotors and Z26 pads on my '13 F-150 (all four rotors)....BEST upgrade period...braking is bad ass...especially, if you're towing.

[@CarGuy11]

Glad to hear!

[@UCTeeth]

I am a fan of the stingray! I know the Z06 gets all the attention from performance stand point, yet when I drove one I didn't feel I needed more power. Good stuff man! Maybe one day my channel will grow to be close to your size!

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks, yeah it's plenty of power for the street and track. I'll be sure to check out your channel!

[@ericgibbs7610]

Great video Just put the same ones on my C7 2016 Stingray

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks man! Hope you check out more vids on the channel.

[@rondail5675]

Thanks for doing the video and a later follow-up at "Autobahn CC Full Track". Nicely done.

[@CarGuy11]

Welcome Ron! Hope it helped!

[@theteknician8458]

Very detailed video. You made it look so easy.

[@CarGuy11]

+the Teknician Thanks! Yeah not too bad a job.

[@jpman9795]

Nice job. Clear concise and easy to follow video.

[@CarGuy11]

Thank you & hope you check out tons more C7 videos on the channel!

[@markanthonychavez1]

Hey CG11 -Thanks for this video. Did you get any yellowing on the rotors with the install of PowerStop pads?

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks for watching & hope you check out more! No I didn’t notice any yellowing.

[@markanthonychavez1]

@@CarGuy11 appreciate your response. Glad to see you still have the vette after so many years

[@bailey.nt86]

I watched this video because I just did my Brembos on my STI today. I was just wondering if it's the exact same and its pretty cut n dry. Did all 4 corners in like 40min from start to finish. Super easy. Looking forward to upgrading my pads on my z51!

[@CarGuy11]

+BaileyPaws Yep pretty much all the same and very quick process.

[@kratosbear316]

I just received my z26 pads today and want to install this weekend. Did you have enough lube to apply to the back of the brakes? I have 300 miles on my GS so do I need to sand the rotors? Do you have any squealling or bronzing on the rotors? Thanks!

[@CarGuy11]

+J Doe Don't over do the lube and you will have enough. Don't need to sand the rotors with those miles. No squealing but they do make the rotors slightly bronze. Great pads tho!

[@jman3350]

Do these brakes make any noise? My current brake pads (cheapo ones someone else installed for me without me realizing/caring too much) squealed from day 1 and cut into my rotors. I've heard reports about these brakes just squealing up a storm. I'd be throwing them on a 2003 Mach 1 Mustang. I can get the kit for $330 so I feel like it's worth it.

[@CarGuy11]

+jman3350 No the Z26 pads don't squeal. Be sure to use the anti squeal grease.

[@jman3350]

Alright thanks! I had seen a video of some guy with his 2013 GT mustang having insane squeal but he updated the description to say that it was just a problem with the brembo calipers and the pads vibrating too much. Thanks :)

[@roadracing3]

It's super critical when bedding to not completely stop as pad material will be deposited unevenly on the rotor. Looking forward to the results vid Marco!

[@CarGuy11]

Right. I'm really happy with them so far.

[@Rogerdiddy]

CarGuy11 any recommendation for a Z06?

[@CarGuy11]

+Rogerdiddy I believe they make them for Z06 as well.

[@paulsollitto7430]

Great video!!! What are the parts nos. for those pads? What was the total cost of the pads?

[@CarGuy11]

Thanks there are links in description.

[@improbro1124]

it looked very easy thanks for the useful video but i need to ask if you dont mind how long did it take to replace them i mean how much time the old pads did

[@CarGuy11]

+the little kid The old pads weren't worn I just upgraded the pads. Took about an hour or so to install.

[@improbro1124]

+CarGuy11 ok thanks

[@pneilddroid]

Been over a year now - you still using the PowerStop Z26es? UR last reply was 6 months ago by my read.

[@CarGuy11]

No actually I changed to PoweStop TrackDay Pads because I do a decent amount of trackdays. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOsZa2jgrBpqLs&t

[@jacksherman5696]

My mechanic told me if I put those on. The brakes would squeak and I should stick with the stock pads. So did these squeak.

[@CarGuy11]

No they didn’t. Just use the supplied anti-squeal grease.

[@maestroshield]

Did these pads make a big difference in brake dust produced compared to the stock pads?

[@CarGuy11]

Absolutely, huge difference.

[@TheClfurn]

You said the springs were bigger than the originals. At time marker 7:39 you can see the top of the spring isn't seated on the pin like the lower. Does that create a problem or a safety issue for stopping??

[@CarGuy11]

No problems at all. It will all self adjust as the pads move.

[@hahasimpsons]

I have the same pads, just use the same spring plates as stock and all will be good.

[@eurly93]

Did these pads solve the brake dust problem? & did they sacrifice stopping power?

[@CarGuy11]

These still dust but much less & still stop great. They wear quick on track so ended up changing to TrackDay pads. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOsZa2jgrBpqLs

[@chipnickerson6508]

there are multiple notes on where to grease pads, some say only edges, some say do not grease the backs as it just collects dust, some say the pins also. how did you decide what to do?

[@CarGuy11]

The grease is more for anti squeal so just did back of pads per PowerStop instructions.

[@elliotsgarage7777]

Thanks for the Video and instruction ,,, now it seems to be very easy to do. Thanks again

[@CarGuy11]

Glad it helped!!!

[@okaythen001]

The rear pads from z26, does it matter inboard/outboard that I put the one with pad wear sensor? and does it matter if the sensor is up or down? Because stock pad the sensor pad is outboard and up, and z26 it's at another position so it's either outboard and down or inboard and up.

[@CarGuy11]

I don’t think it matters as long as the pads are free to move in calipers.

[@boghosavedisian294]

I know I am SO LATE but DOES this brake pads Z26-1474 fit on Z06 6.2 supercharged or only stingrays and grand sport? Please IF ANYONE CAN ANSWER

[@CarGuy11]

No that size only fits on Stingrays with Z51 package.

[@boghosavedisian294]

@@CarGuy11 THANK YOU🙏🏻

[@jason216cleveland]

any update on track performance? how did they hold up?

[@CarGuy11]

They held up very well, improvement over stock pads. I talk about them more around 7 min mark of this track video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKvkHl_jZKZedE&t

[@sfoaviation]

Are these pads good for track use?

[@CarGuy11]

No they don’t last on Track. Switched to the TrackDay Pads.

[@sfoaviation]

@@CarGuy11 Can you use the track pads on the street? if so how long do they last?

[@CarGuy11]

Yes still using them. They last a long time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOsZa2jgrBpqLs

[@troywells2756]

you should of done the front pads for the video, they have an extra bolt to remove that are not on the back ones.

[@CarGuy11]

Those are the front pads.

[@innovationpropertyatlanta]

Are these the front brake pads or rear?

[@CarGuy11]

I showed both in video but front was the full install.

[@pjfan173]

Do you do any comparisons with Hawk brand pads?

[@CarGuy11]

No I haven’t used any Hawk pads.

[@pjfan173]

CarGuy11 Thanks for the reply I bought my first Corvette in my life at the age of 56 last week. It's a 2017 Grand Sport Black on Black. I had never even sat in one before buying it and I'm completely blown away at how good the car is.

[@CarGuy11]

pjfan173 Awesome congrats! Definitely check of more great C7 content on my channel!

[@willmcgivney9819]

Did these pads reduce brake squeal?

[@CarGuy11]

I didn't have squeal with the factory pads and these didn't either.

[@V29546]

Hello. Where did you order these from? I would like to give them a try.

[@CarGuy11]

+2017GRANDSPORTCORVETTELIFER PowerStop direct or can buy from RockAuto. If you intend to track I would go with TrackDay pads.

[@V29546]

CarGuy11 Thanks. I noticed a C7 track preparation guide. Are you aware of this? If so, did you follow any of it? It had listed changing from DOT3 to DOT4 brake fluid and also had specs for a track wheel alignment for track days.

[@CarGuy11]

+2017GRANDSPORTCORVETTELIFER Yes, changed to Dot 4 brake fluid. I did an alignment close to track specs but still within standard spec since the tolerance is so large.

[@jc-yg8rc]

Hey 11 Are you still happy with those pads ??

[@CarGuy11]

Yes although I will say they wear pretty fast with track use. I'm at about 50% pad with 3 track days.

[@racer5674]

What happened to CarGuy 1-10?

[@CarGuy11]

Ha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqW6l4uAltV1bbc

[@thomascarrillo4548]

I’ll take your old pads?!?!

[@2002roadkingclassic]

I know this video is eight years old, but you applied the silicone grease and then wiped it all off

[@garycrumrine9538]

Ummm, I don't believe the grease has anything to do with squealing. You may want to check your knowledge base on that one...

[@CarGuy11]

That’s why they provide it with the brakes.

[@hahasimpsons]

I think that is the first time this guy has ever worked on a car so he needs some slack. lol

[@VetOnVettes]

That is exactly what grease is for in reference to brakes (anti-squeal adhesive). Stops high vibration frequency which is the squealing you hear. Its rare that squealing is caused by pad to rotor contact. but can happen with debris.

[@thomascarrillo4548]

I thought I saw him put the grease on the back of the pad where the calipers pushes on the pads? Not the front of the pads that touches the rotor.

[@VetOnVettes]

@@thomascarrillo4548 Yes, that is the correct location for the grease.