1LE nrake swap with ZL1 brakes - Page 2

SS 1LE · 01-25-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Agreed. OP would be best off just painting or otherwise refinishing his calipers to achieve the desired aesthetic.

Pull them off, powdercoat them, reinstall. Probably be about $250...can get any stencil you want as far as logos too.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-25-2017, 03:56 PM

Just got confirmation from "on high"....calipers are different. Not a direct swap.

So...the 1LE caliper will not work with a ZL1 rotor, and a ZL1 caliper will not work with a 1LE rotor.

WhyUMad1LE · 01-25-2017, 04:07 PM

The Camaro SS, ATS-V, Grand Sport, Z06 and CTS-V all have the same rear brake pad size. This makes me think that the ZL1 has the same rear pad size since the rear rotors are the same size as the CTS-V & Z06.

https://centricparts.centriccatalog....7&i=1&uid=ANR&

On the other hand, the CTS-V front pads are a different shape to the Camaro/ATS-V/Grand Sport/Z06 front pads. That means the ZL1 is likely to be different as well.

https://centricparts.centriccatalog....7&i=1&uid=ANR&
https://centricparts.centriccatalog....7&i=1&uid=ANR&

So, it could be possible to upgrade the 13.3" 1LE/Grand Sport/ATS-V to 14.4" ZL1/CTS-V/Z06 rear rotors. And a 14" Grand Sport may be able to upgrade to 14.6" Z06/ATS-V/1LE front rotors. But unlikely anything can be interchanged with the 15.3" ZL1/CTS-V front rotors.

OldJedi · 01-26-2017, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Just got confirmation from "on high"....calipers are different. Not a direct swap.

So...the 1LE caliper will not work with a ZL1 rotor, and a ZL1 caliper will not work with a 1LE rotor.

This is why I should NEVER question you about anything Camaro!!!

Thanks for checking on this for all of us.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-26-2017, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

This is why I should NEVER question you about anything Camaro!!!

Thanks for checking on this for all of us.

Well don't do that....then I may say something wrong!

OldJedi · 01-26-2017, 04:42 PM

Stay warm up there

daqseabee · 03-28-2017, 02:14 AM

Damn I love this site. After doing some research of my own and then confirming via this discussion. I wont be trying to swap the brakes. However, I'm working out a deal to swap the rims of a 1LE. I just do not like these rims on the ZL1, pain in the ass to clean. Thanks again to all, particularly to Mr. Wyndham... good looking out!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-28-2017, 07:34 AM

SS 1LE · 03-28-2017, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by daqseabee

Damn I love this site. After doing some research of my own and then confirming via this discussion. I wont be trying to swap the brakes. However, I'm working out a deal to swap the rims of a 1LE. I just do not like these rims on the ZL1, pain in the ass to clean. Thanks again to all, particularly to Mr. Wyndham... good looking out!

FYI, the SS 1LE wheels aren't going to be much easier to clean lol...they do look much better though.

TJay74 · 03-28-2017, 01:52 PM

I have a hard time seeing GM sourced 5 different types of Brembo 6 piston calipers when those calipers can handle any of the performance cars they are coming installed on just fine.

I just had my hands on my 1LE calipers yesterday, to pad I hadn't seen this in time otherwise I would have taken some measurements.

crazydmc · 03-28-2017, 02:22 PM

If i ever upgraded to the 6 pots, I would paint them grey/black to match the rears... just sayin.

01-25-2017, 03:56 PM	#16
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Just got confirmation from "on high"....calipers are different. Not a direct swap. So...the 1LE caliper will not work with a ZL1 rotor, and a ZL1 caliper will not work with a 1LE rotor. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-25-2017, 04:07 PM	#17
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	The Camaro SS, ATS-V, Grand Sport, Z06 and CTS-V all have the same rear brake pad size. This makes me think that the ZL1 has the same rear pad size since the rear rotors are the same size as the CTS-V & Z06. https://centricparts.centriccatalog....7&i=1&uid=ANR& On the other hand, the CTS-V front pads are a different shape to the Camaro/ATS-V/Grand Sport/Z06 front pads. That means the ZL1 is likely to be different as well. https://centricparts.centriccatalog....7&i=1&uid=ANR& https://centricparts.centriccatalog....7&i=1&uid=ANR& So, it could be possible to upgrade the 13.3" 1LE/Grand Sport/ATS-V to 14.4" ZL1/CTS-V/Z06 rear rotors. And a 14" Grand Sport may be able to upgrade to 14.6" Z06/ATS-V/1LE front rotors. But unlikely anything can be interchanged with the 15.3" ZL1/CTS-V front rotors. Last edited by WhyUMad1LE; 01-25-2017 at 04:32 PM.

01-26-2017, 04:42 PM	#20
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Stay warm up there __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

03-28-2017, 02:14 AM	#21
daqseabee CPO Pride Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 347 View My Garage	Damn I love this site. After doing some research of my own and then confirming via this discussion. I wont be trying to swap the brakes. However, I'm working out a deal to swap the rims of a 1LE. I just do not like these rims on the ZL1, pain in the ass to clean. Thanks again to all, particularly to Mr. Wyndham... good looking out! __________________ Navy Chief Petty Officers Pride IV 2017 Camaro ZL1 White on Black Past Cars: 2011 Imperial Blue 1LT, 2012 Imperial Blue 2SS, 2015 Black 2SS/1LE

03-28-2017, 07:34 AM	#22
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	__________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-28-2017, 01:52 PM	#24
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I have a hard time seeing GM sourced 5 different types of Brembo 6 piston calipers when those calipers can handle any of the performance cars they are coming installed on just fine. I just had my hands on my 1LE calipers yesterday, to pad I hadn't seen this in time otherwise I would have taken some measurements.

03-28-2017, 02:22 PM	#25
crazydmc ummmm Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Nightfall w/Blk Wheels Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 355	If i ever upgraded to the 6 pots, I would paint them grey/black to match the rears... just sayin.

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