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ZL1-V · 04-08-2015, 06:47 PM

I was going to try and adapt a Z/28 CCR brake kit to my car. That would be all wrong since the calipers wouldn't match the car's designation. I found out that Racing Brake is starting to produce kits with CC rotors and pads! I visited the shop today and looked at what was available. They now have a kit for the Nissan GTR! Looked around and found the parts needed, spent time to spec out everything and once it's assembled together there will be one for the ZL1. I will warn you now not cheap by any means. Larger rotors for the front. Looks like it will need 20" wheels to clear. Pictures to follow once assembled.

vicnkathy · 04-08-2015, 08:03 PM

That's going to be awesome

ZL1-V · 04-09-2015, 01:40 PM

Here's the picture of the prototype kit for the Nissan GTR. The set that are being made for the ZL1 will look similar but without yellow calipers, and with a black hat instead of blue which is their standard order over the carbon disc. The calipers are red and forged aluminium. I believe the specifications are 395x36mm front carbon rotors and 390x32mm rear carbon rotors. Below is the Z/28 rotor and caliper. They will be similar to the look of the Z/28 rotor but without the Z/28 marking and won't be a Brembo sourced caliper since they have their own made by their own manufacturer.

Burt · 04-09-2015, 02:04 PM

I imagine this'll be the setup to have once they come out with it. Looking at their website, the prices aren't bad for what you're getting, either.

Firefighter · 04-09-2015, 02:20 PM

Tell them they need to make drop in rotors for the ZL1 set up...

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Redlineviper · 04-09-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

Tell them they need to make drop in rotors for the ZL1 set up...

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ZL1-V · 04-09-2015, 03:56 PM

Firefighter,Redlineviper,

That was the first question out of my mouth yesterday at the factory before they showed me the parts! Guess what the answer was?

Firefighter · 04-09-2015, 03:58 PM

Yeah, I can imagine. Some of us don't think we need new calipers when we have Brembos already.

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ZL1-V · 04-09-2015, 04:01 PM

Weight of the assembled front rotor.

ZL1-V · 04-09-2015, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefighter

Yeah, I can imagine. Some of us don't think we need new calipers when we have Brembos already.

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Which is funny as they had some of them (Brembo) sitting on the test bench disassembled. I tried mixing and matching everything there, even factored in a lower cost system that would be harder to source pads for when replacing but aimed more towards the "normal" driver that wants looks and performance, but not needing the extreme braking capability of the larger fronts. Now the engineering side takes over and a final product in 6-8 weeks assuming the other manufacturers and suppliers are without incidents that slow them up.

KaBoom1701 · 04-09-2015, 04:39 PM

Very nice!

Sakudog · 04-11-2015, 08:02 AM

I'd go CF rotors & the correct pads, but never a total upgrade for my ZL1 because I don't track enough. If the CF rotor/pad combo comes out for the OEM brake system, well I'm buying it that day.

ZL1-V · 04-11-2015, 11:34 AM

Sakudog,

I heard that, I wish there was an OEM kit available! I got tired of waiting for one so decided to ask for help. I received a call on Friday informing me that the front rotors will be slightly larger than originally stated in the above post. I think he said 394!

I will know more next week.

This should help with the ZL1's weight disadvantage on heavy braking into turns. I am expecting being able to use late breaking with more confidence.

jessrayo · 04-11-2015, 12:35 PM

They really need to make the rotors where you can run the 19" rims. There is not a good 20" tire available that compares to the Hoosier R6 in 19". I'm getting my racing brake iron rotors so hot I'm warping them with stock calipers and racing pads....

04-08-2015, 06:47 PM	#1
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Racing Brake Carbon Ceramic brake kit I was going to try and adapt a Z/28 CCR brake kit to my car. That would be all wrong since the calipers wouldn't match the car's designation. I found out that Racing Brake is starting to produce kits with CC rotors and pads! I visited the shop today and looked at what was available. They now have a kit for the Nissan GTR! Looked around and found the parts needed, spent time to spec out everything and once it's assembled together there will be one for the ZL1. I will warn you now not cheap by any means. Larger rotors for the front. Looks like it will need 20" wheels to clear. Pictures to follow once assembled.

04-09-2015, 01:40 PM	#3
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Here's the picture of the prototype kit for the Nissan GTR. The set that are being made for the ZL1 will look similar but without yellow calipers, and with a black hat instead of blue which is their standard order over the carbon disc. The calipers are red and forged aluminium. I believe the specifications are 395x36mm front carbon rotors and 390x32mm rear carbon rotors. Below is the Z/28 rotor and caliper. They will be similar to the look of the Z/28 rotor but without the Z/28 marking and won't be a Brembo sourced caliper since they have their own made by their own manufacturer. Attached Images Last edited by ZL1-V; 04-18-2015 at 12:30 AM.

04-09-2015, 02:04 PM	#4
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	I imagine this'll be the setup to have once they come out with it. Looking at their website, the prices aren't bad for what you're getting, either. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

04-09-2015, 02:20 PM	#5
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Tell them they need to make drop in rotors for the ZL1 set up... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

04-09-2015, 03:58 PM	#8
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Yeah, I can imagine. Some of us don't think we need new calipers when we have Brembos already. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

04-08-2015, 08:03 PM	#2
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	That's going to be awesome

04-09-2015, 03:56 PM	#7
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Firefighter,Redlineviper, That was the first question out of my mouth yesterday at the factory before they showed me the parts! Guess what the answer was?

04-09-2015, 04:01 PM	#9
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Check this out! Weight of the assembled front rotor. Attached Images

04-09-2015, 04:39 PM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Very nice! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-11-2015, 08:02 AM	#12
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	I'd go CF rotors & the correct pads, but never a total upgrade for my ZL1 because I don't track enough. If the CF rotor/pad combo comes out for the OEM brake system, well I'm buying it that day. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

04-11-2015, 11:34 AM	#13
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Sakudog, I heard that, I wish there was an OEM kit available! I got tired of waiting for one so decided to ask for help. I received a call on Friday informing me that the front rotors will be slightly larger than originally stated in the above post. I think he said 394! I will know more next week. This should help with the ZL1's weight disadvantage on heavy braking into turns. I am expecting being able to use late breaking with more confidence.

04-11-2015, 12:35 PM	#14
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	They really need to make the rotors where you can run the 19" rims. There is not a good 20" tire available that compares to the Hoosier R6 in 19". I'm getting my racing brake iron rotors so hot I'm warping them with stock calipers and racing pads.... __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.