ZL1 / CTS-V Brakes

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by White_SS/RS

135 is good, how do they compare to brembo or hawk HP?

I used racing brake pads for my stock brembo's and I really liked them vs stock pads and hawks. I ran a couple sets of track pads and I liked the performance of the racing brake pads vs any others.

Since the CTSV conversion it's the only pad I have ran so I don't have anything to compare them to.

[Siamese]

Originally Posted by td195f

The last time I checked the Yellow or Silver Calipers are <$300 each on Amazon. If you want Red CTS-V Calipers be prepared to spend >$800 each.
It's like buying the 4 piston Brembo SS Caliper. Black is cheap (relatively speaking) The Red 1LE caliper was about $1000 each last time I looked. Red is the rarest color, therefore the most expensive.

That is insanity... thanks for clarifying.. If I'm spending $4K its on more power or half way towards T-tops... I'll paint them

[Siamese]

So guys what is best CTS-V rotors; ZL-1 or Brembo? I don't care about the look, I just need faster stopping power at a reasonable cost. Being able to stop when someone cuts you off when your doing 150 plus... Glad td195f clarified the price of the calipers for me.

[Dexman1349]

From what I've read, the 2-piece ZL1 rotors are quality pieces.

I'm looking at going with the Brake Performance (Part # RB-62128) for two reasons. I like how they look and they come with a lifetime warranty against cracking & warping.

[White_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by Siamese

So guys what is best CTS-V rotors; ZL-1 or Brembo? I don't care about the look, I just need faster stopping power at a reasonable cost. Being able to stop when someone cuts you off when your doing 150 plus... Glad td195f clarified the price of the calipers for me.

CTSV rotors are less expensive and will do the job great. Zl1 are essentially a heavy duty, two piece, version of the CTSV. I found zl1 rotors for $250 ea. CTSV you could find for $165

[Firefighter]

The ZL1 rotors are Brembo.

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[tw78911sc]

[QUOTE=Firefighter;7853038]The ZL1 rotors are Brembo.

And are two piece with aluminum top hat. Maybe a little lighter but aluminum dissipates heat better and the next time rotors are needed, you only need the rotor, reuse the top hat. Also, the ZL1 rotors are directional and in theory will move more air and cool better as well

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[Synner]

Originally Posted by tw78911sc

And are two piece with aluminum top hat. Maybe a little lighter but aluminum dissipates heat better and the next time rotors are needed, you only need the rotor, reuse the top hat. Also, the ZL1 rotors are directional and in theory will move more air and cool better as well

Brembo calls these non-servicable 2-piece rotors and they do not sell the rings separate.

[Firefighter]

Please don't misquote me Synner... all I said is they were Brembo.

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[Firefighter]

Also the standard duo cast rotors are known to click like hell...

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[White_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by Synner

Brembo calls these non-servicable 2-piece rotors and they do not sell the rings separate.

I've been wondering if this was the case.

[Firefighter]

Originally Posted by 130R

^It is the case, and the 2-piece ZL1/CTS-V rotors are actually heavier than the dual-cast CTS-V rotors, by a couple pounds IIRC.

I think they are. They look better and don't click.

I would be livid if my $45K car clicked rolling down the road...

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[Firefighter]

Also if you guys buy used calipers you can get boots and seals from Racing Brakes. They also sell some light weight rotor options but they aren't cheap at all.

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[camaro500]

The cts-v rotors do not click. You must be sure to remove any rust or dirt on the spindle with steel wool, then brake cleaner. They won't click.