ZL1 / CTS-V Brakes

[CyberPredator]

especially since the Z has 6 individual pads which has proven to be problematic in high stress situations

[Bruce@raymondsperformance]

Originally Posted by jpgolf14

The bolt pattern is close enough to work. I am running the CTS-V rotors (5x120) on my Gen 3 Camaro hubs (5x120.65). I would imagine you could use a Z06 rotor on a Gen 5 hub, but whats the point? Might as well use the big V rotors.

Those look good on your third gen.

[jpgolf14]

Originally Posted by Bruce@raymondsperformance

Those look good on your third gen.

Thanks Bruce. Your rotors really set them off. Thanks for the support.

[Parabolica]

I plan on doing this upgrade next week to my '11 SS. So far I've ordered the 6-piston calipers & 2-piece rotors, the pin and spring kits, brake lines, HPS pads and RBF 600 fluid.

I plan on keeping the rears stock, but upgrading to the HPS pads.

Have I forgotten anything? Can I get a confirmation that the stock front caliper bolts work with the CTS-V calipers?

[jpgolf14]

Originally Posted by Parabolica

Have I forgotten anything? Can I get a confirmation that the stock front caliper bolts work with the CTS-V calipers?

According to the very first post in this thread, the bolts are different.

[Parabolica]

Originally Posted by jpgolf14

According to the very first post in this thread, the bolts are different.

Perhaps you should try reading the entire thread, as I have done...

[lionssfan]

bolts are longer from my understanding.

[jpgolf14]

Originally Posted by Parabolica

Perhaps you should try reading the entire thread, as I have done...

Yup sorry dude, my memory doesn't extend to some post I read on some forum 1 year ago.

Despite the attitude, I am willing to measure the V bolts tonight if you like.

Clearly if you read the whole thread you know that simply bolting on the V calipers will result in the calipers being installed c0ckeyed. Not my style, but I don't own a 5th gen, so what do I know?

[Parabolica]

^Yeah, there seems to be some confusion with regards to the bolts. Later in the thread it's mentioned that the CTS-V and SS bolt have the same part number (which is what I was told when ordering).

Another thread I found mentions a M14x2.0x40, but that installation is on a G8 (and I don't know the dimensions of the stock SS caliper bolts).

In any event, yeah, I'd appreciate getting a measurement just for peace of mind...

Thanks.

[jpgolf14]

My bolts are M14 x 50mm.

[Parabolica]

Anyone running the 2-piece rotors? I read the 2-piece CTS-V rotors were designed to be quiet so I'm assuming 2-piece rotors can make some kind of noise.

I'm asking because I got mind installed today and I'm getting a strange, almost dull sounding clicking under moderate braking. I won't be able to pull the wheels off until tomorrow, but looking through the wheels everything looks and feels fine. That is, I see no signs of rubbing or scraping and everything appear to be tight & secure.

Could this just be the 2-piece rotors?

[nak3dsnake]

Originally Posted by Parabolica

Anyone running the 2-piece rotors? I read the 2-piece CTS-V rotors were designed to be quiet so I'm assuming 2-piece rotors can make some kind of noise.

I'm asking because I got mind installed today and I'm getting a strange, almost dull sounding clicking under moderate braking. I won't be able to pull the wheels off until tomorrow, but looking through the wheels everything looks and feels fine. That is, I see no signs of rubbing or scraping and everything appear to be tight & secure.

Could this just be the 2-piece rotors?

What rotors do you have? The two piece off the ZL1?

[Parabolica]

I don't know what the ZL1 comes with. I have these:


Apparently these use "patented anti-rattle floating hardware". What I'm hearing doesn't sound like rattle...

[Beauwulf]

Originally Posted by Parabolica

Anyone running the 2-piece rotors? I read the 2-piece CTS-V rotors were designed to be quiet so I'm assuming 2-piece rotors can make some kind of noise.

I'm asking because I got mind installed today and I'm getting a strange, almost dull sounding clicking under moderate braking. I won't be able to pull the wheels off until tomorrow, but looking through the wheels everything looks and feels fine. That is, I see no signs of rubbing or scraping and everything appear to be tight & secure.

Could this just be the 2-piece rotors?

Sometimes the brake pads shift a bit in the calipers when applied and will make a slight click. There is a spring plate that is supposed to prevent that noise (and help retract the pads) on most Brembo calipers. Perhaps the spring plates are not installed correctly.