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Billy10mm · 11-01-2020, 11:20 AM

So now the racing season is done (podium'd in class, yay) and because brakes are due anyway, I'm taking this opportunity to ugprade to C7 Z06 front hardware, stainless steel lines all the way around, the Carbotech AX6 pads all the way around.

Question is, other than calipers, rotors, pads, lines, and fluid, do I need anything else?

Heat dust shields? Bolts/Clips?

Billy10mm · 11-01-2020, 11:29 AM

And for braided lines I went and got a ZL1 kit which I assume will fit up correctly with the Corvette calipers. Please let me know if my assumptions are incorrect.

SS Performance · 11-01-2020, 01:08 PM

Sounds like you have most everything you need. There are several discussions on here about the conversion.

You will love the improved braking.

Good luck,
Craig

Trawz · 11-01-2020, 06:49 PM

Nick S's List on the 3rd post has all that you will need besides new caliper bolts.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8744227

The only issue I ran into was that the ZL1 braided lines I got did not fit through the tab that holds the line at the hard line connection. Had to drill that tab out a bit to fit it.

You will wonder why you didn't do this upgrade sooner!

SS Performance · 11-01-2020, 08:41 PM

The hoses I used are Goodridge, I didn't have any problems.

Billy10mm · 11-02-2020, 10:58 AM

Thanks everyone (especially Trawz for the link to that other thread). Parts ordered and on the way.

Trawz · 11-02-2020, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Performance

The hoses I used are Goodridge, I didn't have any problems.

When I did mine, the Goodridge hoses were on a 2 month back order everywhere I looked...

I went with PowerStop lines. They worked great except for being exactly the same size as the hole in the bracket. Just a quick hit with a stepped drill bit fixed that.

If you can get the Goodridge lines, those are the ones to have. I compromised because I was wanting to beat the end of the racing season here.

Glassman66 · 11-05-2020, 06:00 PM

Where did you get the calipers and rotors?

olblue75 · 11-06-2020, 01:14 AM

Rock Auto has good prices on the Calipers.

Trawz · 11-06-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Rock Auto has good prices on the Calipers.

Rock Auto for the calipers and Amazon should have good offers on the rotors.

Glassman66 · 11-06-2020, 05:31 PM

Wow you're not kidding that's a steal! Thanks. Time to start working on the wife on why its so important to have these. safety... ya safety.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 11-11-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Glassman66

Wow you're not kidding that's a steal! Thanks. Time to start working on the wife on why its so important to have these. safety... ya safety.

Make sure you’re buying genuine parts and not counterfeit parts. Buddy originally from Detroit was telling me about a program he watched that exposed counterfeit parts for sale imported from elsewhere.

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Billy10mm · 11-17-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Make sure you’re buying genuine parts and not counterfeit parts. Buddy originally from Detroit was telling me about a program he watched that exposed counterfeit parts for sale imported from elsewhere.

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I got from Summit Racing - so I'm going to guess I got the good stuff.

11-01-2020, 11:20 AM	#1
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Brake Upgrade So now the racing season is done (podium'd in class, yay) and because brakes are due anyway, I'm taking this opportunity to ugprade to C7 Z06 front hardware, stainless steel lines all the way around, the Carbotech AX6 pads all the way around. Question is, other than calipers, rotors, pads, lines, and fluid, do I need anything else? Heat dust shields? Bolts/Clips? __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

11-01-2020, 11:29 AM	#2
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	And for braided lines I went and got a ZL1 kit which I assume will fit up correctly with the Corvette calipers. Please let me know if my assumptions are incorrect. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

11-01-2020, 01:08 PM	#3
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Sounds like you have most everything you need. There are several discussions on here about the conversion. You will love the improved braking. Good luck, 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

11-01-2020, 08:41 PM	#5
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	The hoses I used are Goodridge, I didn't have any problems. __________________ 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

11-02-2020, 10:58 AM	#6
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Thanks everyone (especially Trawz for the link to that other thread). Parts ordered and on the way. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

11-01-2020, 06:49 PM	#4
Trawz Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 242 View My Garage	Nick S's List on the 3rd post has all that you will need besides new caliper bolts. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8744227 The only issue I ran into was that the ZL1 braided lines I got did not fit through the tab that holds the line at the hard line connection. Had to drill that tab out a bit to fit it. You will wonder why you didn't do this upgrade sooner!

11-05-2020, 06:00 PM	#8
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	Where did you get the calipers and rotors? __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

11-06-2020, 01:14 AM	#9
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	Rock Auto has good prices on the Calipers. __________________ 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.

11-06-2020, 05:31 PM	#11
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	Wow you're not kidding that's a steal! Thanks. Time to start working on the wife on why its so important to have these. safety... ya safety. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS