Stock ZL1brake pads on the track? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

apr_gen5 · 10-03-2014, 10:41 PM

I signed up for a track day this weekend, which I planned to attend in my Z06. However, the Vette was waiting on parts that didn't arrive, so I am planning to take the ZL1.

Are the stock pads up for the job? There is only one long straight at the local track that doesn't have good run-off. I expect the zl1 will be at about 140 mph there and will have to slow to 60mph for the turn. I plan to lift early if the brakes are a problem. Thanks for any advice.

Tony

charlietuna · 10-03-2014, 11:18 PM

The pads are fine. It's the brake fluid that you should change. If it's your first time the stock set up will get you through. Remember it's not a race. Have fun and take some video.

Expunge · 10-04-2014, 12:39 PM

Yeah, definitely swap out your brake fluid to Dot4 which will withstand higher brake temperatures and remove brake fade. I use Motul RBF600. You will need three bottles for a flush.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AURZ08/

Hope you enjoy it.

jessrayo · 10-04-2014, 07:19 PM

Agree with others change the fluid, stock pads won't give you problems, especially if you are on stock tires, but they take a lot more pedal pressure than some of the racing pads out there. Have fun!

10-03-2014, 10:41 PM	#1
apr_gen5 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Yeh! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 29	Stock ZL1brake pads on the track? I signed up for a track day this weekend, which I planned to attend in my Z06. However, the Vette was waiting on parts that didn't arrive, so I am planning to take the ZL1. Are the stock pads up for the job? There is only one long straight at the local track that doesn't have good run-off. I expect the zl1 will be at about 140 mph there and will have to slow to 60mph for the turn. I plan to lift early if the brakes are a problem. Thanks for any advice. Tony

10-03-2014, 11:18 PM	#2
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	The pads are fine. It's the brake fluid that you should change. If it's your first time the stock set up will get you through. Remember it's not a race. Have fun and take some video. __________________ Laus Deo

10-04-2014, 07:19 PM	#4
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	Agree with others change the fluid, stock pads won't give you problems, especially if you are on stock tires, but they take a lot more pedal pressure than some of the racing pads out there. Have fun! __________________ 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.

10-04-2014, 12:39 PM	#3
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	Yeah, definitely swap out your brake fluid to Dot4 which will withstand higher brake temperatures and remove brake fade. I use Motul RBF600. You will need three bottles for a flush. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AURZ08/ Hope you enjoy it.