C5 Z06 front brakes

[deves02]

Daily driver (no track time) needs front brakes. OEM actually worked fine but thought I'd ask here if there is anything better/cheaper.

any recommendations?
Dave

[AZZ061]

napa ceramic pads i love them but do rears at the same time!

[RocketSled]

If you're replacing pads, replace them with Ceramics rather than the stock organic pads. They wear longer and you will virtually eliminate brake dust.

True, the Ceramics don't bite quite as hard during initial Brake application, but the difference is inconsequential and you'll quickly adjust and the difference will become unnoticeable.

[Redneck Slim]

Hawk HPS--more bite,virtually no visible dust.

[meldog21]

There is not really anything better or cheaper. There are brake products that provide different braking feel, look cooler, or withstand high temps generated on the track. Nothing is cheaper than the stock stuff purchased through a decent source. The Z06 pads are good, the GM or other ceramic pads will have less dust.

I track my car as well as commute with it. I have Stoptech brakes and use race pads for the track. For the street I use ceramics. Not to say that I have ever exceeded the speed limit, but during many times driving in the hills I have never had a problem with the stock brakes working well.

For street driving just stay stock. That will be the cheapest and best for your use.

Dog

[Sanford]

I like less dust for street use I use "ceramics".

[BlueZ06NY]

Napa ultraprem rotors are identical (venting, painted centers) to stk and less money too.

[ZO6 AL-X]

I've heard good things about the Hawk pads and the stock OEM.

[blazinleggz06]

I've used hawk on other rides and they definitely had less dust and they worked pretty good too

[Melsy]

I've had the AC/Delco ceramic pads for a few years now and they are great. Also recommend you do all 4 wheels. Easy job.

[LeRox]

Ive used Hawk Ceramics for the past few years. Very low dust during street driving and actually have decent bite on the Autox course. They will dust up the wheels/car quite a bit on the track though....