V6 to ZL1 Brakes Conversion: Help! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SinginHawk · 08-07-2017, 04:20 PM

Hey guys and gals, I will be upgrading my V6 brakes to ZL1 calipers in the near future, and I’d love some insight into what parts I’ll need on-hand! I’m not car savvy enough to do this level of work on my own, so arming myself with knowledge is the next best thing.

Here's my understanding of what I will need, please let me know if this parts list is incomplete or if anything is unnecessary:

Things that I have:
ZL1 Brake Calipers
ZL1 Stock Rotors
ZL1 Stock Brake Pads
ZL1 Stock Brake Lines
ZL1 Caliper Pins and Pad Retainer

Things that I will get:
TTY caliper bolts
Larger bore master cylinder (SS/ZL1)
DOT3 brake fluid
Trim the lip off of the front/rear dust shields for rotor clearance.
Braided Stainless Steel Lines

If anyone could point me in the direction of specific vendors, parts, or part numbers to bring with myself to the mechanic that would be incredibly helpful.

Also, what parts might I expect the mechanic to already have access to (thus I may not need to buy them beforehand)?

Attachment 889950

olblue75 · 08-07-2017, 05:41 PM

If you buy stainless lines the banjo bolt is part of the line.
I did the conversion from SS brakes to ZL1 and I bought the dust shields from Amazon for like 13 bucks each.
Pins and bolts replacement would be a good idea but not 100% necessary if your used calipers have them.
Caliper bolts unsure of.
Master cylinder I think is the same across the board.

SinginHawk · 08-08-2017, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

If you buy stainless lines the banjo bolt is part of the line.
I did the conversion from SS brakes to ZL1 and I bought the dust shields from Amazon for like 13 bucks each.
Pins and bolts replacement would be a good idea but not 100% necessary if your used calipers have them.
Caliper bolts unsure of.
Master cylinder I think is the same across the board.

I've read that the dust shields are more work than they're worth to replace?

If I were to replace the pins and bolts, I wouldn't know where to get them from. Should I just let my mechanic do the ordering of them?

The v6 Master cylinder has a bore of 1", while SS/ZL1 has a bore of 1.25".

cbell · 08-12-2017, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

If you buy stainless lines the banjo bolt is part of the line.
I did the conversion from SS brakes to ZL1 and I bought the dust shields from Amazon for like 13 bucks each.
Pins and bolts replacement would be a good idea but not 100% necessary if your used calipers have them.
Caliper bolts unsure of.
Master cylinder I think is the same across the board.

Can you Let me know which dust shields you bought. The ones I saw were small and only covered maybe 1/4 of rotor. Want to make sure I get the right ones.
Thanks
Chris

Lil' Nasty · 08-12-2017, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbell

Can you Let me know which dust shields you bought. The ones I saw were small and only covered maybe 1/4 of rotor. Want to make sure I get the right ones.
Thanks
Chris

Those small shields replace the front shields altogether. see post #7 of the thread below.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504262

cbell · 08-12-2017, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the clarification!!! I'll order right now

olblue75 · 08-13-2017, 01:11 AM

Can get a lot of the stuff from Amazon.

08-07-2017, 04:20 PM	#1
SinginHawk Drives: 2015 2LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 474	V6 to ZL1 Brakes Conversion: Help! Hey guys and gals, I will be upgrading my V6 brakes to ZL1 calipers in the near future, and I’d love some insight into what parts I’ll need on-hand! I’m not car savvy enough to do this level of work on my own, so arming myself with knowledge is the next best thing. Here's my understanding of what I will need, please let me know if this parts list is incomplete or if anything is unnecessary: Things that I have: ZL1 Brake Calipers ZL1 Stock Rotors ZL1 Stock Brake Pads ZL1 Stock Brake Lines ZL1 Caliper Pins and Pad Retainer Things that I will get: TTY caliper bolts Larger bore master cylinder (SS/ZL1) DOT3 brake fluid Trim the lip off of the front/rear dust shields for rotor clearance. Braided Stainless Steel Lines If anyone could point me in the direction of specific vendors, parts, or part numbers to bring with myself to the mechanic that would be incredibly helpful. Also, what parts might I expect the mechanic to already have access to (thus I may not need to buy them beforehand)? Attachment 889950 Attached Images __________________ 2015 2LT Cosmetics: ZL1/1LE Wing Spoiler, SS Carbon Hood, Z/28 Carbon Diffuser, SS Front Bumper, RS Taillights, 1LE Carbon Splitter, Phastek U-Halo Headlights, Fade-to-Black Gills Performance: ZL1 NPP Exhaust, ZL1 6-Piston Brakes, ZL1 10-Spoke Wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 295/35/20 x 4, Magnaflow X-Pipe, Blackvue DR650S2-CH Dash Cam Last edited by SinginHawk; 08-22-2017 at 04:29 PM. Reason: added pictures

08-07-2017, 05:41 PM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,063	If you buy stainless lines the banjo bolt is part of the line. I did the conversion from SS brakes to ZL1 and I bought the dust shields from Amazon for like 13 bucks each. Pins and bolts replacement would be a good idea but not 100% necessary if your used calipers have them. Caliper bolts unsure of. Master cylinder I think is the same across the board. __________________ 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.

08-12-2017, 10:56 PM	#6
cbell Drives: '14 RRM 2SS/RS,GMC Syclone, LPE T/A Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 90	Thanks for the clarification!!! I'll order right now

08-13-2017, 01:11 AM	#7
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,063	Can get a lot of the stuff from Amazon. __________________ 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.