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C8 Corvette Rear brake pads Install Guide
Your C8 Corvette
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the US C8 Stingray.
Stronger stops
Medium$100–$1501 hr
Why do it
Matches the rear to the front pads.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- C-clamp or piston tool
- Brake grease
- Brake cleaner
- Torque wrench
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- C-clamp or piston tool
- Brake grease
- Brake cleaner
- Torque wrench
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- PowerStop Z26 rear pads (Z51) Listed for the Z51.Fits 2020–2026
- Hawk Performance Ceramic rear pads (Base) Listed for the Base.Fits 2020–2026
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Before you start
- Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
- Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
Steps
Swap the rear pads
- Remove the caliper, fit the new pads and refit it.
Swap the rear pads
- Remove the caliper, fit the new pads and refit it.
How to know it worked
- Brake pedal is firm before the car moves.
- Bed the new pads in with several firm stops.
- No grinding or squealing.
- Brake pedal is firm before the car moves.
- Bed the new pads in with several firm stops.
- No grinding or squealing.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.