Stinger Brake Pads Replacement

[Snowwhite]

so I do have the new pads after all. the clunk is minor. I have to be listening out for it, or feel it in the steering wheel. I'll live with it. the compound is great, bites harder than stock, and other than that clunk they are completely silent.

 

[22bjh22]

Agreed

 

[Rodtheviking]

I wonder if these would help?

380 Performance

380 Performance

3point8performance.com

KNS Brakes

KNS Brakes DBA Rotors Hawk Brake Pads

www.knsbrakes.com

 

[Snowwhite]

I wonder if these would help?

380 Performance

380 Performance

3point8performance.com

KNS Brakes

KNS Brakes DBA Rotors Hawk Brake Pads

www.knsbrakes.com

I dont think it’s a matter of shims. It’s a matter of the pad itself being too small and thus able to rock back and forth in the caliper.

 

[D.J.]

Stinger front brake pad size is the very standard "1001" generic pad size.

I am running the generic 1001 pads (Centric PN 105.10010) [without the weights] and they fit perfectly with no forward/reverse clunk.

I am curious what dimmensions powerstop used for their undersized clunking pads (Powerstop PN Z26-6012) Anyone care to measure?

When I measured my OEM pads in 2019 I measured 131.65mm (5.183")
Actual spec is 131.80mm (5.188") The 0.005" difference could easily be that I wasn't being laboratory meticulous at the time.

How far undersized are the powerstop pads to be able to make the clunk!

 

[D.J.]

the compound is great, bites harder than stock

Makes sense, the OEM pads were rated FG for friction coefficient

The Powerstop Z26 are GG

Pics and details in this other thread

Stoptech or Posi Quite

Hey all, with 8k miles on the odometer, my GT is already starting to develop the vibration under heavy braking, so will be replacing the stock brake pads. Car is a daily driver with some spirited driving, no track usage. I am looking for something that has a little more bite than stock that is...

stingerforum.org

 

[Hammersticks]

With the noted z26 issues what are some other good suggestions? I'm needing front and rear pads.

 

[22bjh22]

With the noted z26 issues what are some other good suggestions? I'm needing front and rear pads.

Hawk or EBC yellowstuff will be my next choices.

 

[stoopid]

With the noted z26 issues what are some other good suggestions? I'm needing front and rear pads.

To be clear, it's not really an operational/performance issue. Car parts are made within tolerances, and sometimes third party parts aren't a perfect fit but function 100% fine. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from buying the Z26 pads for the extremely minor noise they only make first time used in a given direction. I honestly rarely notice mine making any noise, even though they probably still make some amount of noise each time I set off in my car.

Last time I looked, if you could even get them, comparable performing pads were almost twice the price so really, really not worth skipping the Z26 pads for this negligible noise reason alone.

 

[stoopid]

So did I
Such a basic answer to half of my question.

So I called Pedro and he answered right away - He said - "newer than 04/2021 will be the redesigned pads"

I really wish customer service people could answer a 2 part question without needing a follow up call.



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The date on my box is 2021-05-10, supposedly the fixed pads. The clunk isn't loud, I can only imagine how bad they were before being '65%' better.

 

[Rodtheviking]

With the noted z26 issues what are some other good suggestions? I'm needing front and rear pads.

Centric Posi Quiets
DFC 5000
EBC Reds
Hawk 5.0

 

[AtomicGTL]

So whats the verdict? Looking at powerstops for rear and front but with the clunk on some users reporting, is it still worth it?

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

So whats the verdict? Looking at powerstops for rear and front but with the clunk on some users reporting, is it still worth it?

I still like mine.

 

[Snowwhite]

I still like mine.

as do I. the pedal feel is great. I'm not pulling them out, and a brake pad swap on this car is so easy it's ridiculous. I hear the clunk maybe 1 in 5.

 

[D.J.]

Are Powerstop branded pads the only ones that exhibit this "clunk" due to poor undersized fitment?

My generic (non stinger specific) Centric pads pit perfectly, with no clunk (PN 105-10010)

rock auto has them listed as fitting the following - very common pad size (1001)

ACURA TL 2004-2008
BUICK REGAL 2012-2017
BUICK REGAL SPORTBACK 2018-2020
CADILLAC ATS 2013-2019
CADILLAC CT6 2016-2020
CADILLAC CTS 2004-2019
CADILLAC STS 2006-2011
CADILLAC XTS 2013-2019
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2016-2020
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2014-2019
FORD GT 2005-2006
FORD MUSTANG 2007-2014
HONDA CIVIC 2017-2020
HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2010-2014
MITSUBISHI LANCER 2003-2015
PONTIAC G8 2009
SAAB 9-5 2011
SUBARU BRZ 2017-2020
SUBARU IMPREZA 2004-2014
SUBARU WRX 2015
SUBARU WRX STI 2014-2017
TESLA S 2017-2019
TESLA X 2017-2019
TOYOTA 86 2019-2020
VOLVO S60 2004-2007
VOLVO V70 2004-2007

 

[Rodtheviking]

Are Powerstop branded pads the only ones that exhibit this "clunk" due to poor undersized fitment?

My generic (non stinger specific) Centric pads pit perfectly, with no clunk (PN 105-10010)

rock auto has them listed as fitting the following - very common pad size (1001)

Yup.

Bosch BC1001 (Rock Auto price is under 30.00)
Akebono ASP1001

for some quality replacements that don't cost a small fortune.

List here

1001 • PFC Brakes - Performance Friction

Alfa Romeo / Aston Martin / Audi / Cadillac / Chevrolet / Citroen / Ferrari / Ford / Honda / Hyundai / Maserati / Mitsubishi / Range Rover / Renault / Seat / Subaru / Tesla / Vauxhall / Volvo / VW

pfc.parts

 

[D.J.]

Yup.

Bosch BC1001 (Rock Auto price is under 30.00)
Akebono ASP1001

for some quality replacements that don't cost a small fortune.

List here

1001 • PFC Brakes - Performance Friction

Alfa Romeo / Aston Martin / Audi / Cadillac / Chevrolet / Citroen / Ferrari / Ford / Honda / Hyundai / Maserati / Mitsubishi / Range Rover / Renault / Seat / Subaru / Tesla / Vauxhall / Volvo / VW

pfc.parts

Since there are so many readily available 1001 size pads that fit correctly - I would recommend that nobody buy the clunking power stops UNLESS they have some amazing compound.
I think they "Powerstop Z26" are just run of the mill standard street pads, so my recommendation would be - avoid the clunky pads and get literally anything else.

 

[AtomicGTL]

Since there are so many readily available 1001 size pads that fit correctly - I would recommend that nobody buy the clunking power stops UNLESS they have some amazing compound.
I think they "Powerstop Z26" are just run of the mill standard street pads, so my recommendation would be - avoid the clunky pads and get literally anything else.

Thoughts of stop tech pads?

Stoptech Centric Posi-Quiet 2018 Kia Stinger (350mm Front Disc) Cerami

105.21450 Stoptech Centric Posi-Quiet 2018 Kia Stinger (350mm Front Disc) Ceramic Brake Pads - Front Posi Quiet brake pads are manufactured using the same positive molding process utilized by Original Equipment suppliers. Positive molding uses extreme pressure to compress the friction material...

www.parkautomotorsports.ca

 

[22bjh22]

Since there are so many readily available 1001 size pads that fit correctly - I would recommend that nobody buy the clunking power stops UNLESS they have some amazing compound.
I think they "Powerstop Z26" are just run of the mill standard street pads, so my recommendation would be - avoid the clunky pads and get literally anything else.

Can’t complain about the performance. Ran my car at Sebring in Florida, no problems, great compound. But yes, will be another brand next time around.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

Since there are so many readily available 1001 size pads that fit correctly - I would recommend that nobody buy the clunking power stops UNLESS they have some amazing compound.
I think they "Powerstop Z26" are just run of the mill standard street pads, so my recommendation would be - avoid the clunky pads and get literally anything else.

Have you used the Z26?