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marathonmann · 10-12-2021, 08:07 PM

Hey guys, just did my 2nd track day with my 2014 1LE and have a couple thoughts and questions. My car is stock suspension wise with long tube headers and a tune. I'm running Bridgestone RE71 tires (140 treadwear) The car was great for the most part with the exception of the brakes and a strange squealing sound that surfaced later in the day. The noise seemed to come on between 4500 and 5000 RPM when I was accelerating down the straight at full throttle. Almost sounded like brakes make when they are down to the wear indicators, but I was not on the brakes and the sound was not there when I was on the brakes. The other thing was after the 5th run, when I came in smoke was rolling off my front right rotor(obviously over heated the front brakes) I could see some scoring on the rotor. Any advice on what that noise could be and recommendations for a good rotor/pad upgrade would be appreciated. I'm not a track rat, just do a couple events per year and I did run with traction control and stability control off. Thanks !

olblue75 · 10-12-2021, 10:15 PM

I bet it was the serpentine belt.

marathonmann · 10-12-2021, 10:24 PM

Thanks, for that reply. That actually crossed my mind, could it just need tightening ? Car only has 14k miles on it, wouldn't think I'd need to replace it already

shu92870 · 10-13-2021, 12:32 AM

Check the pads too.

May be worn worn further then expected.

I wore my inner drivers side down past warning bar mark almost to the bracket/backing. Slight score on the rotor. I got lucky and heard it last 2 laps of 3rd session and shut it down loosing out last 2 sessions.

Pads were only 1 track day and like 1,500 street miles.

marathonmann · 10-13-2021, 07:19 PM

Thanks, what did you end up replacing them with ?

shu92870 · 10-14-2021, 01:20 AM

I ended up replacing with another set of the Brembo Ferodo HP1000.

But its time to upgrade.

Im ordering the Raybestos ST43 F & R for the track.

Ill use the Brembo Ferodo HP1000 for street.

I do like the Brembos.

SS Performance · 10-15-2021, 03:09 PM

If your serious about tracking and braking power look into the ZL1 front brake upgrade.

There is a long thread on here about that.

Also brake ducts will help alot. If you can find a set of Z28 brake ducts that would help,

Brake fluid would be another suggestion.

You posted in the 1LE form which is a great place but you should check out the Road Race form as well.

Good luck and enjoy.

Craig

SS Performance · 10-15-2021, 03:12 PM

Check out this thread.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8744227

Trawz · 10-18-2021, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Performance

Check out this thread.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8744227

That's the exact thread I used for my Z06 Conversion shopping list.
Well worth it, especially if you frequent a fast track like I do.

A member here also suggested these titanium shims:
https://knsbrakes.com/c/car-series/1...itanium+Shims+
They keep the heat off the calipers so you can push the pads harder.
My pads were literally on fire at the end of my session and I lost little brake feel.
Also, brake cooling is a big help. I put together my own kit:

marathonmann · 10-19-2021, 09:16 PM

Thanks guys, what are the options for brake ducts ? Is finding the Z28 ones all there is ? I can't seem to find those anywhere

1LEsteiny · 10-19-2021, 10:25 PM

Take the list to a body shop or someone that can order gm parts for a discount they all seam to be available just not as a kit anymore. I just ordered 2 pieces my used eBay set was missing

10-12-2021, 08:07 PM	#1
marathonmann Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: bainbridge ny Posts: 24	2nd track day with the 1LE Hey guys, just did my 2nd track day with my 2014 1LE and have a couple thoughts and questions. My car is stock suspension wise with long tube headers and a tune. I'm running Bridgestone RE71 tires (140 treadwear) The car was great for the most part with the exception of the brakes and a strange squealing sound that surfaced later in the day. The noise seemed to come on between 4500 and 5000 RPM when I was accelerating down the straight at full throttle. Almost sounded like brakes make when they are down to the wear indicators, but I was not on the brakes and the sound was not there when I was on the brakes. The other thing was after the 5th run, when I came in smoke was rolling off my front right rotor(obviously over heated the front brakes) I could see some scoring on the rotor. Any advice on what that noise could be and recommendations for a good rotor/pad upgrade would be appreciated. I'm not a track rat, just do a couple events per year and I did run with traction control and stability control off. Thanks !

10-12-2021, 10:15 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,159	I bet it was the serpentine belt. __________________ 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.

10-15-2021, 03:09 PM	#7
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	If your serious about tracking and braking power look into the ZL1 front brake upgrade. There is a long thread on here about that. Also brake ducts will help alot. If you can find a set of Z28 brake ducts that would help, Brake fluid would be another suggestion. You posted in the 1LE form which is a great place but you should check out the Road Race form as well. Good luck and enjoy. Craig __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

10-15-2021, 03:12 PM	#8
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Check out this thread. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8744227 __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

10-19-2021, 10:25 PM	#11
1LEsteiny Drives: 2015 1le Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ohio Posts: 26	Take the list to a body shop or someone that can order gm parts for a discount they all seam to be available just not as a kit anymore. I just ordered 2 pieces my used eBay set was missing Attached Images

10-12-2021, 10:24 PM	#3
marathonmann Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: bainbridge ny Posts: 24	Thanks, for that reply. That actually crossed my mind, could it just need tightening ? Car only has 14k miles on it, wouldn't think I'd need to replace it already

10-13-2021, 12:32 AM	#4
shu92870 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 196	Check the pads too. May be worn worn further then expected. I wore my inner drivers side down past warning bar mark almost to the bracket/backing. Slight score on the rotor. I got lucky and heard it last 2 laps of 3rd session and shut it down loosing out last 2 sessions. Pads were only 1 track day and like 1,500 street miles.

10-13-2021, 07:19 PM	#5
marathonmann Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: bainbridge ny Posts: 24	Thanks, what did you end up replacing them with ?

10-14-2021, 01:20 AM	#6
shu92870 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 196	I ended up replacing with another set of the Brembo Ferodo HP1000. But its time to upgrade. Im ordering the Raybestos ST43 F & R for the track. Ill use the Brembo Ferodo HP1000 for street. I do like the Brembos.

10-19-2021, 09:16 PM	#10
marathonmann Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: bainbridge ny Posts: 24	Thanks guys, what are the options for brake ducts ? Is finding the Z28 ones all there is ? I can't seem to find those anywhere