Hi Guys. Need some advice on new brake pads. Since the 07 is stored for the winter this is an excellent time to upgrade and check over components that I did not have a chance to accomplish when I bought. It has almost 168K
1st What is the life of expectancy of the front hubs?
2nd Looking at Hawk HPS pads. Are they good?
3rd Should I replace the master cylinder? Age vs Mileage
4th Is it worth while to purchase a scanner to reprogram the zo6 ecm?
4th Chevy Mechanic quoted $700.00 replace the clutch and pressure plate, throwout bearing. Do you think a girl could do this. I'm Serious. I think I could do this.
5th Dad puts a humidity control device in his stored cars, I think its called a "golden rod" has anybody used it?

Thanks guys I really miss blogging but work has been hectic.

Have a great evening. Erin

Lemme throw a few shots back...

1. No clue... On the C4, it's about 80k, but I can't attest to them on a C6. Considering the TYPE of mileage, I don't think it would be an issue. Raise the car, grab the tires at 6 and 12 and wiggle. Move? No, ok, yes, replace.

2. Hawk is nice. I have them. No question would I buy them again. I would delay doing the brakes until next March, closer to drive season. Otherwise, you will more than likely have to rebleed the brakes! Motul, Valvoline or Ford Motorsports brake fluids are my recommendation.

3. I don't see why... Highway miles = less usage. The master is more than likely in better shape than a city driven car with 40k miles.

4a. Nope. Unless you want to dyno tune. Otherwise, you will be chasing codes for 10 more hp... Besides, weren't you and your BF bitching about it being too fast already?

4b. Wow. I did my clutch last year... and it wasn't bad. It's the 2nd time I have done mine. It's a pain, but it's also a C4. The C6 is like the C5... and it's lots and lots of little bolts.

If someone was offering that kinda coin to do it, I would more than likely let them. It's about half the price for my C4, but it's also less angst. Parts will cost ya, tho... May I suggest upgrading to a ZR1 clutch set? Why not use the factory hot rod piece, eh?

5. No clue.