Stupid Question

B&W_Evader · 09-26-2011, 04:56 PM

I've been looking for break pad upgrades like half the Z owers here...

Looked at multiple websites and don't see any different selections for sport pkg vs base. Think I like the Carbotech, either XP10/XP8 or XP8/XP8 setup. I had carbotech in my 69Vette and they were awesome except I don't know what compound they were. Put about 120 minutes of track time on them and about 60k miles. Looked like the rotor was going to go first but still had a bunch of pad material when I sold the car in preparation for the Z. Only squeeked once in a while but liked to be warmed up a bit.

Here's the stupid question... Are the break pads the same size on the sport brakes vs the standard? Am I missing something here?

kenchan · 09-26-2011, 05:12 PM

i am 100% sure akebono pads are much bigger than the base brakes and they are built differently...

B&W_Evader · 09-26-2011, 05:51 PM

That's what I would think. Thanks!

cossie1600 · 09-26-2011, 06:51 PM

way different

09-26-2011, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	Stupid Question I've been looking for break pad upgrades like half the Z owers here... Looked at multiple websites and don't see any different selections for sport pkg vs base. Think I like the Carbotech, either XP10/XP8 or XP8/XP8 setup. I had carbotech in my 69Vette and they were awesome except I don't know what compound they were. Put about 120 minutes of track time on them and about 60k miles. Looked like the rotor was going to go first but still had a bunch of pad material when I sold the car in preparation for the Z. Only squeeked once in a while but liked to be warmed up a bit. Here's the stupid question... Are the break pads the same size on the sport brakes vs the standard? Am I missing something here?

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09-26-2011, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i am 100% sure akebono pads are much bigger than the base brakes and they are built differently...

09-26-2011, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	That's what I would think. Thanks!

09-26-2011, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	way different