UPGRADE - WHAT BRAKE PADS & ROTORS FOR C8 CORVETTE -TECH TUESDAY

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    Welcome to Corvette Tech Tuesday
    Tonight we talk about BRAKES for your C8 Corvette; primarily for Z51 cars. What Pads to cut down brake dust & rotors for many different driving styles
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  • @jimmyamico4713
    @jimmyamico4713 10 місяців тому +1

    Outstanding video, RICK🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

  • @ljmhomes
    @ljmhomes 10 місяців тому +5

    Informative and clear cut info on brakes! Please do more of these type of videos in the future. Thanks again Rick and Cory 👍

  • @matthewklug7679
    @matthewklug7679 10 місяців тому +5

    Appreciate your honesty and integrity when explaining your GM products. Great video Rick!

  • @jmitch8895
    @jmitch8895 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Rick for adding me and my granddaughter.

  • @ralphjacobson7844
    @ralphjacobson7844 10 місяців тому +4

    One of the best technical explanations you’ve ever done!! Thanks for the brake insights! And thanks for posting the sandstorm drive!

  • @kurtthomas4746
    @kurtthomas4746 10 місяців тому +5

    I purchased powerstop pads from paragon, just strictly to cut down on brake dust, I don’t track at all, so I can’t comment on that, but brake dust is virtually eliminated, very happy with them. Nice video, keep up the great work guys!

    • @rondail5675
      @rondail5675 10 місяців тому +1

      I now use PowerStop's in all my cars.

    • @kurtthomas4746
      @kurtthomas4746 10 місяців тому +2

      @@rondail5675 agreed, I put them on My TRX, Camaro ZL1, and a few others.

  • @bobpost3656
    @bobpost3656 10 місяців тому +1

    Great technical information. Thanks for all you do.

  • @brianhmonks
    @brianhmonks 10 місяців тому +2

    Changed the Brembo brakes that had 5 miles on them on my new Conti Z06 for the Paragon brakes. The quality of Paragon’s products are second to none. Also, phenomenal customer service. Which I lived closer to Utah!!!!

  • @rondail5675
    @rondail5675 10 місяців тому +2

    I can only speak for street driving, even aggressive driving, I like PowerStop pads!!

  • @jasonw9423
    @jasonw9423 10 місяців тому +21

    Next time get Callahan brake pads. Just take the butcher’s word for it.

    • @RickCorvetteConti
      @RickCorvetteConti  10 місяців тому +4

      LOL....Sandusky Ohio!

    • @BertShackleford
      @BertShackleford 10 місяців тому +2

      _"Quit playing with your dingy!"_
      Love that movie! 'Tommy Boy' is one of my wife's favorites.
      The world needs more Chris Farley and John Candy.
      Stay classy my friends.

  • @davidschnake4243
    @davidschnake4243 10 місяців тому +1

    I took my 23’ Z51 to the Daytona Rolex course last October. I installed the Carbotech XP10’s on both the front and back, using the stock rotors. I bought them direct from Carbotech. Their tech support was great. After 2 days of hard driving in multiple sessions, the XP10s did very well. After listening to your discussions regarding the need for high temp brake fluid, I will make that change for the 2024 season!

  • @jimhineman8695
    @jimhineman8695 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video, Rick!

  • @msowerby
    @msowerby 10 місяців тому +4

    Awesome Tech Tuesday. Excellent job Korey and Paragon to inform about the differences and offering of a discount code! 💯💯💯👍

  • @yankphan100
    @yankphan100 10 місяців тому +3

    26 minute mark 🥶🥶🔥🔥🔥

  • @Drew-lm3vz
    @Drew-lm3vz 10 місяців тому +4

    Mr.Conti great Tech Tuesday vlog!! Brakes are very important!! Keep up the fantastic work sir!! Rick Stop Dreaming and Start Driving!!👍🏽

  • @JaySchu-C8Z06
    @JaySchu-C8Z06 10 місяців тому +2

    Great Video and content on brakes! I was surprised to hear that the Z06 only came with regular brake fluid, and that it too needed to be changed out for high temp fluid if tracking? Why would GM not put high temp brake fluid in all Z06's from factory given that this is advertised as their "Track" car?

  • @PatrickFugate-qk7ev
    @PatrickFugate-qk7ev 10 місяців тому +1

    If you go fast you need to stop fast 👀👀👀👍🏽

  • @evanescent0311
    @evanescent0311 10 місяців тому +2

    Put girodisc GP40 on my Z06 and it stopped great at VIR.. loved em.

  • @benmalec3258
    @benmalec3258 10 місяців тому

    A few months back I did the Level 2 Advanced Track Days school at Spring Mountain, and we were toasting the rotors constantly. 2-piece rotors will help, but the real issue is the rotors aren't large enough for the weight & speed of the C8. Wilwood now offers a brake upgrade kit with a 15" rotor that should hold up much better for track use, but it's pricey (~$4800 per axle).

  • @TrackSpeed815
    @TrackSpeed815 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Rick, if I'm lucky, maybe you'll get to shoot some footage of Chuck doing the "OEM Plus Light" installation of the Power Stop Brake Rotors and Pads that I had delivered to your dealership from Paragon Performance on my C8 Stingray along with the side rockers from ACS. It could make a good follow-up to this video while showcasing the benefits of having these types of upgrades installed pre-delivery by your team as part of the PDI process.

  • @margaretmesacortez2421
    @margaretmesacortez2421 10 місяців тому

    Hi Rick!
    Just got home from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale for the Eclipse!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊
    Great Tech Tuesday!

  • @williamhdenney3897
    @williamhdenney3897 10 місяців тому +1

    Great info Rick

  • @michaelheiges7516
    @michaelheiges7516 10 місяців тому +3

    Great video Rick. Very informative.

  • @Texas_Clay
    @Texas_Clay 10 місяців тому +3

    Wow. Great info. Thanks Ricky!

  • @BulletSpoung
    @BulletSpoung 5 місяців тому

    I think I would rather upgrade to a larger set all the way around. This way I would have a larger surface area, plus larger calipers and pads with more clamping power. Holding off until standard replacement calipers, rotors and pads are available for the Z06 and ZR1 then just up grade everything.

  • @RichardK-ql7mt5qi2y
    @RichardK-ql7mt5qi2y 10 місяців тому

    Lots of great info regarding brakes! Does Paragon have this variety for c7 Z51 as well? Thanks for a super informative episode!

  • @BucketWheat
    @BucketWheat 10 місяців тому

    My Brother has really nice Carbon Wheels on his Z51... but they are ALWAYS Coated in B Dust!

  • @robertjakicic5878
    @robertjakicic5878 10 місяців тому +2

    Great tech Tuesday on brakes Rick and I was totally wrong I thought that all C8s came from the factory with high temp brake fluid.

  • @stevesmith2155
    @stevesmith2155 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Rick how about the c8 non Z51 for the brake pads, still the carbotech red pads and brake rotors? great podcast.

    • @Korey_Paragon
      @Korey_Paragon 10 місяців тому +1

      Carbotech is a Z51 or Z06 pad only, for a base model car, you can go wtih the Power stop pads. We don't have base model rotors at this time.

  • @chrismanning1171
    @chrismanning1171 7 місяців тому

    Is there a upgrade for calipers and rotors for non Z51 cars?

  • @larrynewberry3500
    @larrynewberry3500 10 місяців тому +3

    Nice job, guys. But you missed it on the brake hoses. You can spend a ton of good money on brakes and fluid for the track and ruin your whole day with factory hoses. Heat kills them.
    Like all the products in your brake line.
    Do another tech update on the hoses. Heat and pressure kills them.
    Thanks, and I appreciate the video.
    👍👍😊

    • @msowerby
      @msowerby 10 місяців тому +1

      They mention hoses briefly in the vlog.

    • @larrynewberry3500
      @larrynewberry3500 10 місяців тому

      @@msowerby
      They didn't explain them enough and their difference.

  • @jimbryant1037
    @jimbryant1037 10 місяців тому +2

    Excellent

  • @nrdemon1031
    @nrdemon1031 10 місяців тому +2

    Carbotech pads are the best! Had them on my z51 and literally 80-90% reduction in brake dust. Take advantage of this 5% off sale!

  • @vertisjohnson219
    @vertisjohnson219 10 місяців тому +2

    Can you get them dealer installed without voiding the warranty? I want pads that is for spirited street driving, but low dust.

    • @joegotz1971
      @joegotz1971 10 місяців тому +1

      Some dealers will do it.

    • @brianhmonks
      @brianhmonks 10 місяців тому

      My dealer in NY changed my brake pads

  • @joelpierce3940
    @joelpierce3940 10 місяців тому

    I use Castrol “React SRF Racing” brake fluid in my 2019 ZO6. Any thoughts about this, besides price? Any opinions on API rotors? Have seen a lot at COTA on pro racing teams.

  • @tomfaltash9634
    @tomfaltash9634 10 місяців тому

    What about c7 grand sport or ZO6 pads and rotors?

  • @ImportDomestic2006
    @ImportDomestic2006 10 місяців тому

    So we have a 2014 Corvette stingray non-Z51. Can I upgrade to the Z51 rotors? Obviously I have the standard four piston, floating calipers. Our Corvette is a daily driver, but occasionally we drive aggressive and enjoy spirited driving. We currently have 49,000 miles on the odometer. I have replaced the pads with carbon ceramics. 25,000 miles ago. Even though the stock Brembo pads still had more than 50% life. Keep in mind that I did not replace my rotors. Unfortunately, now I’m experiencing a brake shutter at high speeds. During street driving under 50 miles an hour there is no shutter until I drive freeway speeds. That’s why I’d like to upgrade to a Z51 rotor.

  • @Korey_Paragon
    @Korey_Paragon 10 місяців тому +5

    oMg I'm The 2nD pErSoN tO cOmMeNt!!!! tHaNkS rIcK cOnTi ; )

    • @RickCorvetteConti
      @RickCorvetteConti  10 місяців тому +2

      LOL

    • @mxtv1258
      @mxtv1258 10 місяців тому +1

      Great job, so how was the video?

    • @msowerby
      @msowerby 10 місяців тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you’re such a stalker!!!

    • @braddoyle5788
      @braddoyle5788 10 місяців тому +2

      What, got the dog typing for you now?

    • @mxtv1258
      @mxtv1258 10 місяців тому

      Since no one rated this video, I will. I think it’s excellent and I give it 5 lug nuts👍👍👍

  • @daviousking3828
    @daviousking3828 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the info Rick .

  • @Dingda.youtube
    @Dingda.youtube 10 місяців тому

    Hello, we have a Chevrolet Corvette C7 upgraded and modified screen, Would you be interested in ordering it and trying it out?

  • @Cars-N-Jets
    @Cars-N-Jets 10 місяців тому

    Carbotechs are always in stock :)

  • @ralphcruz8484
    @ralphcruz8484 8 місяців тому +1

    Can you make a C8 non Z51 into a C8 Z51

    • @RickCorvetteConti
      @RickCorvetteConti  8 місяців тому

      Not fully one of the reasons I traded up to a Z51 for tracking the PTM settings are awesome for that

  • @dennishogan6395
    @dennishogan6395 10 місяців тому +3

    Love the C2 Hunting Antilope in '66 pic.

    • @RickCorvetteConti
      @RickCorvetteConti  10 місяців тому +2

      Thanks, I thought that was cool too!

    • @efstorms
      @efstorms 10 місяців тому +2

      Hey that’s my Dad 😀 Thanks Rick for sharing it

    • @BertShackleford
      @BertShackleford 10 місяців тому +1

      *Antelope.
      Nevertheless, this incorporates several of my passions into one photo. What a truly amazing picture!
      @efstorms I have to ask. Was your Dad's Vette in Sunfire Yellow with a black top? Furthermore, what make, model and caliber of rifle was he using?
      FWIW, I hold a special place in my heart for Meadowlark Yellow and a Black Vinyl Roof. My first car (1968 Mustang J-Code Restomod • 11.71@121mph ~9mpg) had this exact color scheme. I miss her every day.
      Stay classy my friends.

    • @efstorms
      @efstorms 10 місяців тому +1

      @@BertShackleford you are spot on with the color combo and wow your first car is awesome! The rifle is a Remington 600 .350 rem mag

  • @kerry_glock
    @kerry_glock 10 місяців тому

    Why would anyone get Carbon Ceramics and want to upgrade?
    Or are “we” addressing the people with the standard Brakes?
    I have Z51 and yes I do hate the dust!!!
    Is that the reason to switch?
    I don’t plan to track any of the C8s.
    Still waiting for ZO6 allocation, but do I want to spend $150-160,000 on a ZO6 at age 69 and not in great health?
    I guess I’ll keep the power washer in a convenient location to clean off the Brake Dust even though the wheels were Ceramic Coated!

  • @rollofire22
    @rollofire22 10 місяців тому +3

    What does this do for my Chevy warranty on my braking system? If I change both pads and rotors?

    • @joegotz1971
      @joegotz1971 10 місяців тому

      Brakes and pads are not under warranty. Mostly because a lot of people drive with right foot on the gas and the left constantly on the brakes.

  • @T1M3ATK
    @T1M3ATK 10 місяців тому

    Why wouldn't you just pick up the Essex AP brake setup? With getting a larger pad, cost will decrease and its very light weight.

  • @v8behind
    @v8behind 10 місяців тому +2

    How does the 1521’s wear versus the factory pads?

    • @RickCorvetteConti
      @RickCorvetteConti  10 місяців тому +1

      Will see if Korey sees this and chimes in, thanks for watching

    • @Korey_Paragon
      @Korey_Paragon 10 місяців тому

      For street driving, we've seen zero issues with wear when compairing to the factory pads. However you CAN'T track on these pads like the factory ones.

  • @RainKemperman
    @RainKemperman 10 місяців тому +2

    Come on all...let's get 50k!💙🧜‍♀️

  • @DL-lz6pj
    @DL-lz6pj 10 місяців тому +3

    Tech Time👍 nope Aprils fools 😂

  • @BertShackleford
    @BertShackleford 10 місяців тому +1

    *Antelope* not Antilope.
    Nevertheless, those Powerstop rotors look cheap in my humble opinion.
    Visible tooling marks are generally indicative of poor quality and this seems to be reflected in the price.
    In my professional opinion, brakes are the _LAST_ place you should be attempting to save money. Tires and brakes are literally thee most important parts of *_any_* vehicle. Everything else is secondary.
    I will die on this hill.
    Stay classy my friends.

  • @RainKemperman
    @RainKemperman 10 місяців тому +1

    Good evening to all! 💙🧜‍♀️

  • @z06doc86
    @z06doc86 10 місяців тому +1

    I didn’t realize that Crocodile Dundee bought a Vette. 26:53

  • @djotechnique
    @djotechnique Місяць тому

    That was a waste of 12 minutes. Should've started with that