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Z26 Pads cutting off since day 1

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M9ADE3

Discussion Starter · 9 mo ago

I’m facing an issue with my 2nd set of the Z26 which is at high speed braking when i fully hit the brakes and the car is slowed a bit I feel like a cut off on the brakes like it slides for a second not more than 2 seconds or even less during the stop period, “doesn’t continue to stop” and I also can here it coming from the front sides can’t describe the sound but like the pads are fighting to hold on for that 1 second. And also i can feel it through the brake pedal (shaking,lossing) feeling for the same period. It’s not a big issue unless one day I needed that 1 second to save me from a crash.

What I would do for now is remove the pads sandpaper them all sides because I did forgot to remove the side paint before installing them 7K miles back. But any idea or best way to clean the rotors while they’re installed like quick clean i know using sandpaper by hand is pointless on rotors (unless using a machine) any other ideas? I have my rotors resurfaced same time i did change the pads 7k miles ago because I saw that it needed too after 2 changes, and im within normal specs and even there’s still enough thickness for 2-3 more resurfacing (not planning to but in case). Some might say maybe because of the resurfacing (remember i had it even on the 1st setup). If any did notice this also will love to know to feel a bit better because I’m feeling it’s the Z26 itself doing that maybe try different brand like hawk? After all solutions don’t work out

Cheers all

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M9ADE3

Discussion Starter · #3 · 9 mo ago

2ndAmend said:
From what I have read, it seems the primary justification of the Z26 is less dust. As much as I hate brake dust, I keep the OEM pads because I do Land Speed Trials.

Yes Sir that it’s main purpose nearly even to no dust from what I have noticed, and never heard a squeaking since I got them 1st time and from day 1. Not like the Brembo ones I don’t want to even mention it or remember those days when I had them.

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M9ADE3

Discussion Starter · #5 · 9 mo ago

Does isopropyl alcohol removes any remaining dirt there on the rotors and specially the paint from the pads ? I have never ever used any kind of alcohol to my rotors I always use brake cleaner if small issue or resurface them between pads change (if necessary). Would love to hear how-to clean rotors with alcohol and maybe also spray them with brake cleaner 1st and next step to use the alcohol maybe or opposite? Again would appreciate the help. Thanks

When it comes to brake related issues I’m not that good but I’m your guy when it comes to engine/trans/etc…

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M9ADE3

Discussion Starter · #7 · 9 mo ago

ArchGE said:
I tried them and almost rear ended a guy when needing to do a high speed panic stop on the interstate. After experimenting with a few different manufacturers, I ended up with liking Stop Tech “street” pads the best. All the original Brembo pad bite with less dust.

Would you mind sharing the part number or what kind exactly so we can look into it. Because I do feel it’s the pads are made like this.

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M9ADE3

Discussion Starter · #9 · 9 mo ago (Edited)

baabootoo said:
Please find a "car person" to translate this...... 2. Like was said, these are NOT track pads.

I’m facing an issue with my 2nd set of the Z26 which is at high speed braking when i fully hit the brakes and the car is slowed a bit I feel like a cut off on the brakes like it slides for a second not more than 2 seconds or even less during the stop period, “doesn’t continue to stop” and I also can here it coming from the front sides can’t describe the sound but like the pads are fighting to hold on for that 1 second. And also i can feel it through the brake pedal (shaking,lossing) feeling for the same period. It’s not a big issue unless one day I needed that 1 second to save me from a crash.

Why does your comments on my threads this and the previous one has so much rage? Or it’s in your nature? You might need to chill a bit or find something that will let you

. And Fyi I never went to race in the last 2 years

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Fully hitting the brakes does also apply on the street when something out of nowhere happens.

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M9ADE3

Discussion Starter · #10 · 9 mo ago

Blickie said:
Expand the above to see my comments ^^^

You generally never need to clean rotors, but you can use Disc Brake Clean or Denatured Alcohol from a Hardware Store. Both clean the surface and then flash dry.

Pics of your rotors would help.

So, you are on the track, you step on the brakes and they don't stop ???

The last thing I will suggest is when tracking, you apply the brakes and get out of them so as to cool them. Make sure you are not riding the brakes.... period. It's always APPLY quick and hard & Release to cool.

Yoo Blickie Now I can see your post finally but much appreciated for the help on the dms. Anyway I see you asked for rotors pictures sure will do in three days my car currently at local garage changing my lower pulley to different brand and adding chiller killer. And yeah regarding the braking when racing I always do that same in bedding. But unfortunately I haven’t had the time to race last years.

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