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stt816 · 08-16-2017, 04:09 PM

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fly2hip8 · 08-16-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stt816

Hi I have been feeling my brakes get less and less effective. I have a 2012 ss and about 35k miles on it, I do drive it pretty hard so it's expected. All i would need are pads correct, wouldn't need rotors? I had a mechanic put on my exhaust and he was saying I should do everything. Any certain pads you'd go with? I don't track the car just push it hard on the street. I would like minimal squealing if possible.

You may or may not need rotors. You need to check them or have them checked. Stock pads are best for everyday. They may squeal some but i'd rather have better braking power than no squeal low dust pads such as ceramic.

alrock · 08-16-2017, 05:55 PM

I'd have the rotors measured to see if they have enough thickness to be resurfaced. If they do, I would resurface them to provide a new, clean surface for your new pads. It's a small extra expense with good benefits. Pads can be changed w/o resurfacing, but I believe you get better results with a new surface, whether that's a new rotor or a resurfaced one.

CamaroDreams76 · 08-16-2017, 05:55 PM

Check you rotors too. My rotors were extremely close to the throw away thickness. I replaced all pads and rotors at 37k.

08-16-2017, 04:09 PM	#1
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08-16-2017, 05:55 PM	#4
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,080 View My Garage	Check you rotors too. My rotors were extremely close to the throw away thickness. I replaced all pads and rotors at 37k. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

08-16-2017, 05:55 PM	#3
alrock Drives: 2015 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 94	I'd have the rotors measured to see if they have enough thickness to be resurfaced. If they do, I would resurface them to provide a new, clean surface for your new pads. It's a small extra expense with good benefits. Pads can be changed w/o resurfacing, but I believe you get better results with a new surface, whether that's a new rotor or a resurfaced one.