C7 Z06 6-piston Brembo Upgrade Pad Selection - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Avalnch · 10-18-2017, 02:37 PM

I'm going to do the C7 Z06 6-piston upgrade this winter on my fronts.

I will be getting two sets of pads also. One for street and one for autocross/track.

What are the recommendations out there? Do I have to get C7 Z06 specific pads or will all Gen5 ZL1 front pad part number fit?

Thanks!

olblue75 · 10-18-2017, 08:21 PM

Same basic pad GS or Z06 or ZL1 steel rotor.

Avalnch · 10-20-2017, 07:28 PM

So, for mostly auto-cross and periodic track use, which pads to get for the Z06 calipers front with stock SS rear Brembos?

Russell James · 11-21-2017, 09:24 AM

Are the Z06 calipers different from ZL1? What rotors are you using? Anything else needed.... lines, brackets.

I'm doing 6 piston fronts on my 1LE this winter and trying to decide what to use. I want to match the 1LE red. And I see the Z06 calipers come in red. I'd hate to do the ZL1 kit, and then have to mess with aftermarket powder coating.

Stormcloak · 11-21-2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

Are the Z06 calipers different from ZL1? What rotors are you using? Anything else needed.... lines, brackets.

I'm doing 6 piston fronts on my 1LE this winter and trying to decide what to use. I want to match the 1LE red. And I see the Z06 calipers come in red. I'd hate to do the ZL1 kit, and then have to mess with aftermarket powder coating.

The only difference between the 2 calipers AFAIK is that the Z06 pistons are vented for slightly more cooling (I'm guessing in most situations it makes no difference at all) They also say corvette on them. I never bothered to take mine apart and have them powdercoated, maybe some day I'll get to it.

There are numerous write-ups here on what you need. In a nutshell, ZL1 rotors will work on our cars with ZL1 / Z06 (Z07 non ccb option), or CTS-V 6 pistons. You need ZL1 brake lines as well.

Russell James · 11-21-2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormcloak

The only difference between the 2 calipers AFAIK is that the Z06 pistons are vented for slightly more cooling (I'm guessing in most situations it makes no difference at all) They also say corvette on them. I never bothered to take mine apart and have them powdercoated, maybe some day I'll get to it.

There are numerous write-ups here on what you need. In a nutshell, ZL1 rotors will work on our cars with ZL1 / Z06 (Z07 non ccb option), or CTS-V 6 pistons. You need ZL1 brake lines as well.

Thanks

olblue75 · 11-21-2017, 03:10 PM

Did the conversion last spring CTS V caliper with Z06 Pistons used GS pads with CTS-V rotors. Got the ZL1 dust shield and stainless lines its a solid setup for sure.

10-18-2017, 02:37 PM	#1
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	C7 Z06 6-piston Brembo Upgrade Pad Selection I'm going to do the C7 Z06 6-piston upgrade this winter on my fronts. I will be getting two sets of pads also. One for street and one for autocross/track. What are the recommendations out there? Do I have to get C7 Z06 specific pads or will all Gen5 ZL1 front pad part number fit? Thanks! __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

10-18-2017, 08:21 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Same basic pad GS or Z06 or ZL1 steel rotor. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

10-20-2017, 07:28 PM	#3
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	So, for mostly auto-cross and periodic track use, which pads to get for the Z06 calipers front with stock SS rear Brembos? __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

11-21-2017, 03:10 PM	#7
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Did the conversion last spring CTS V caliper with Z06 Pistons used GS pads with CTS-V rotors. Got the ZL1 dust shield and stainless lines its a solid setup for sure. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

11-21-2017, 09:24 AM	#4
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Are the Z06 calipers different from ZL1? What rotors are you using? Anything else needed.... lines, brackets. I'm doing 6 piston fronts on my 1LE this winter and trying to decide what to use. I want to match the 1LE red. And I see the Z06 calipers come in red. I'd hate to do the ZL1 kit, and then have to mess with aftermarket powder coating.