Time for new brakes and rotors?

[KSGT2]

Hello Fellow Stinger Drivers,

2019 GT2. 33k miles. Haven't been driving or braking hard. Brakes are a little rough bordering on the beginnings of a shudder. Seeking recommendations on new pads and whether I should replace the rotors. If so, what kind of rotors as well. Thanks.

 

[ChaneRZ]

You don’t need new rotors. Just new aftermarket pads.

 

[G-683933]

You don’t need new rotors. Just new aftermarket pads.

Hey ChaneRZ! Thanks for the reply. I’ll look for the Stop tech pads you have listed.

 

[bfglitch]

I'd say swap the pads for something non OEM (There's several threads on here that go over brake pad recommendations).

As for the rotors, if they really do have 30k+ miles I'd have them double checked to see if they can be resurfaced and if so, keep using the OEM rotors. If they can't be resurface due to minimum thickness, unless you're doing a lot of hard braking, there's really no need to switch to higher performance (drilled and/or slotted) rotors unless you just like how they look.

 

[Rob M]

I just changed pads for first time, front and rear, on my 2018 gt2 with 42k miles. I drive somewhat conservatively, with intermittent more spirited driving. I don't go to the track or routinely make hard stops. My rotors were still within thickness specs and were fairly smooth looking, so I just put on the new pads without resurfacing the rotors (shame on me). Since my Stinger is my daily driver, I went with the Powerstop Z17 (includes hardware kit vs Z16 which doesn't, and I'm pretty sure it's perfectly ok to reuse the original hw). $101 plus tax shipping. Some here are using the Z26 pads which are higher performing. So far, working nicely. Next time I'll just buy new rotors too.

 

[KSGT2]

I just changed pads for first time, front and rear, on my 2018 gt2 with 42k miles. I drive somewhat conservatively, with intermittent more spirited driving. I don't go to the track or routinely make hard stops. My rotors were still within thickness specs and were fairly smooth looking, so I just put on the new pads without resurfacing the rotors (shame on me). Since my Stinger is my daily driver, I went with the Powerstop Z17 (includes hardware kit vs Z16 which doesn't, and I'm pretty sure it's perfectly ok to reuse the original hw). $101 plus tax shipping. Some here are using the Z26 pads which are higher performing. So far, working nicely. Next time I'll just buy new rotors too.

Thanks for the info, Rob.

 

[stoopid]

I just changed pads for first time, front and rear, on my 2018 gt2 with 42k miles. I drive somewhat conservatively, with intermittent more spirited driving. I don't go to the track or routinely make hard stops. My rotors were still within thickness specs and were fairly smooth looking, so I just put on the new pads without resurfacing the rotors (shame on me). Since my Stinger is my daily driver, I went with the Powerstop Z17 (includes hardware kit vs Z16 which doesn't, and I'm pretty sure it's perfectly ok to reuse the original hw). $101 plus tax shipping. Some here are using the Z26 pads which are higher performing. So far, working nicely. Next time I'll just buy new rotors too.

There's a bed in process, assuming the rotors are not warped that's all you would need to do. Google will have the exact process from the manufacturer (mine came with written instructions for bedding them in).

In theory, rotors can last a very very long time. I've had vehicles with 80,000+ miles on the rotors.

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

Hi KSGT2,

You most likely do not need to replace your rotors. The stock pads are pretty well known for causing shaking and vibration which gets worse over time. If you email us at Sales@K8StingerStore.com, we can put together a package for you. We have a couple of options available that can be shipped out right away.