AdamIsAdam
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I just installed Z26 all the way around my 2018 at 6,600 miles. I took the car out without having to use the brakes much until I got to my test area to do the pad bedding. I was able to follow the instructions to the letter (the traffic gods were smiling on me). Then I went for a 30 min ride with mixed highway/city driving. I have two immediate observations:
1. brake pad dust when I got home was pretty significant. I'm assuming this is because they are brand new. If not, they are coming off and going in the trash.
2. stopping power is NOWHERE NEAR as good as OEM pads. Especially initial bite. I did read this critique and was expecting it, so before I cast my final vote, I'll give it a few more days (I only drive the car for fun, not a DD). If I'm not happy with the braking power, the pads are coming off and going in the trash!
So, is anyone in the market for a full set of z26's with under 40 miles on them? LOL
Oh, and a related question: is there any concern about swapping pads back and forth on same rotors? Should I do anything to clean the rotors in between pad swaps?
1. brake pad dust when I got home was pretty significant. I'm assuming this is because they are brand new. If not, they are coming off and going in the trash.
2. stopping power is NOWHERE NEAR as good as OEM pads. Especially initial bite. I did read this critique and was expecting it, so before I cast my final vote, I'll give it a few more days (I only drive the car for fun, not a DD). If I'm not happy with the braking power, the pads are coming off and going in the trash!
So, is anyone in the market for a full set of z26's with under 40 miles on them? LOL
Oh, and a related question: is there any concern about swapping pads back and forth on same rotors? Should I do anything to clean the rotors in between pad swaps?
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