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Corvette Brake pads

Your Corvette

Pick your year to see what fits.

This page covers the US C5 and C6 Corvette.

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Medium$120–$2501–2 hrs
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Why do it

Performance pads bite harder and fade less than worn stock pads.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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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

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a C5/C6) (1:46–3:00)

  2. Remove the old parts

    • Take out the pads and rotor.
    Watch this step (3:00–3:48)

  3. Fit the rotor

    • Fit the rotor if you are replacing it.
    Watch this step (3:48–4:49)

  4. Press the pistons

    • Press the pistons back.
    Watch this step (4:49–6:28)

  5. Put it back

    • Fit the new pads and caliper.
    Watch this step (6:28–7:30)

  6. Remove the wheel

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (on a C6 Z06/GS) (0:55–1:27)

  7. Swap the pads

    • Swap the pads.
    Watch this step (1:27–2:03)

  8. Put it back

    • Reassemble.
    Watch this step (2:03–2:45)

How to know it worked

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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.