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JusticePete · 07-06-2015, 12:02 PM

Unless the caliper has been really overheated with an over worked pad, the oe calipers will last a long time. Th dust boots go away, but the internals hold up reasonably well. For most HPDE enthusiasts an annual rebuild programs works out well. The rebuild, with OE parts, should be done at the end of the season for street driven / track driven cars. That means the dust boots are in place and working well for the inclement off season of street driving and ready for the start of the next track season.

Firefighter · 07-06-2015, 12:19 PM

Pete, there is merit to the SS pistons though. Am I right?

JusticePete · 07-06-2015, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefighter

Pete, there is merit to the SS pistons though. Am I right?

Not sure I follow you. Please clarify.

Firefighter · 07-06-2015, 12:22 PM

Well the stock Brembo pistons are aluminum and transfer heat more than a SS piston. At least that's the sales speel...

summit1le · 07-06-2015, 04:16 PM

WELL FOLKS, racing brake update their website after my call and you can now purchase their SS piston kit. However they want $106 more for the kit over a Z06 6 piston kit. So I just purchased the high temp dust shields and gaskets

Firefighter · 07-06-2015, 04:19 PM

Damn... I should have bought them when I did the swap.

summit1le · 07-06-2015, 04:22 PM

They told me they are charging $100 more because their is competition on the Z06 brakes and non on the Zl1 . SO basically told me they could gauge me because of that!! I asked if they would sell for the same price, they wouldn't, very surprised as I was willing to spend another $300 bux with them!!

Firefighter · 07-06-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by summit1le

They told me they are charging $100 more because their is competition on the Z06 brakes and non on the Zl1 . SO basically told me they could gauge me because of that!! I asked if they would sell for the same price, they wouldn't, very surprised as I was willing to spend another $300 bux with them!!

I understand the whole capitalism concept but that's kind of a crappy thing to do. They give a 10% discount if you buy the pistons and seals together.

They are on my list of rotor vendors too. IDK if I'd spend tat kind of money though. I would hope there's a package deal for something like that.

I have a while before I worry about brakes though.

JusticePete · 07-06-2015, 05:04 PM

Good info.

Mgizzle · 07-06-2015, 10:41 PM

Go to chevy and get the piston kit from the new z06 that doesnt use the CCM brakes. Vented steel piston caps. No better piston needed.

JusticePete · 07-06-2015, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mgizzle

Go to chevy and get the piston kit from the new z06 that doesnt use the CCM brakes. Vented steel piston caps. No better piston needed.

Great suggestion. Can you provide a part number?

summit1le · 07-07-2015, 11:33 AM

is that the same caliper as the Zl1 ?? Any idea how much??

Firefighter · 07-07-2015, 11:39 AM

If that's the case I am all over that...

White_SS/RS · 07-07-2015, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by summit1le

is that the same caliper as the Zl1 ?? Any idea how much??

From what it looks like, yes it's essentially the same caliper except the mounting flange is different. It uses the same rotor diameter and thickness as well. Come to think, I'm curious if the ZL1 and Z06 rotors have the same offset.

07-06-2015, 12:19 PM	#520
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Pete, there is merit to the SS pistons though. Am I right? __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

07-06-2015, 12:22 PM	#522
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Well the stock Brembo pistons are aluminum and transfer heat more than a SS piston. At least that's the sales speel... __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

07-06-2015, 04:16 PM	#523
summit1le Drives: 15 Lexus RCF, 17 Vette Grand Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 549	WELL FOLKS, racing brake update their website after my call and you can now purchase their SS piston kit. However they want $106 more for the kit over a Z06 6 piston kit. So I just purchased the high temp dust shields and gaskets __________________ 2013 Summit 1SS 1LE w/NPP, SW 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers, CAI Intake, Ported TB, Cammotion 224/232 113 LSA, BTR Valvetrain, Melling Oil Pump, 468 HP 423, Apex Catch Can, Tank Plates, RPM 4 Point Roll Bar with SCCA/NASA Cross Brace, Schroth 6 Point Han's Harness, OMP WRC Front Seats, F.M.T Trailing Arms, F.M.T Solid Aluminum Subframe Bushings, Moreno Motorsports Camber Plates, BMR Bushings Front and Rear, Essex/AP Racing Radi-Cal Endurance Front Brakes, Quantum Brake Cooling Ducts, ZL1 Rockers, ZL1 Air Deflectors, Heritage Grill, Pfadt Springs.

07-06-2015, 04:19 PM	#524
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Damn... I should have bought them when I did the swap. __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

07-06-2015, 04:22 PM	#525
summit1le Drives: 15 Lexus RCF, 17 Vette Grand Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 549	They told me they are charging $100 more because their is competition on the Z06 brakes and non on the Zl1 . SO basically told me they could gauge me because of that!! I asked if they would sell for the same price, they wouldn't, very surprised as I was willing to spend another $300 bux with them!! __________________ 2013 Summit 1SS 1LE w/NPP, SW 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers, CAI Intake, Ported TB, Cammotion 224/232 113 LSA, BTR Valvetrain, Melling Oil Pump, 468 HP 423, Apex Catch Can, Tank Plates, RPM 4 Point Roll Bar with SCCA/NASA Cross Brace, Schroth 6 Point Han's Harness, OMP WRC Front Seats, F.M.T Trailing Arms, F.M.T Solid Aluminum Subframe Bushings, Moreno Motorsports Camber Plates, BMR Bushings Front and Rear, Essex/AP Racing Radi-Cal Endurance Front Brakes, Quantum Brake Cooling Ducts, ZL1 Rockers, ZL1 Air Deflectors, Heritage Grill, Pfadt Springs.

07-06-2015, 12:02 PM	#519
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Unless the caliper has been really overheated with an over worked pad, the oe calipers will last a long time. Th dust boots go away, but the internals hold up reasonably well. For most HPDE enthusiasts an annual rebuild programs works out well. The rebuild, with OE parts, should be done at the end of the season for street driven / track driven cars. That means the dust boots are in place and working well for the inclement off season of street driving and ready for the start of the next track season.

07-06-2015, 05:04 PM	#527
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Good info.

07-06-2015, 10:41 PM	#528
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	Go to chevy and get the piston kit from the new z06 that doesnt use the CCM brakes. Vented steel piston caps. No better piston needed. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

07-07-2015, 11:33 AM	#530
summit1le Drives: 15 Lexus RCF, 17 Vette Grand Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 549	is that the same caliper as the Zl1 ?? Any idea how much?? __________________ 2013 Summit 1SS 1LE w/NPP, SW 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers, CAI Intake, Ported TB, Cammotion 224/232 113 LSA, BTR Valvetrain, Melling Oil Pump, 468 HP 423, Apex Catch Can, Tank Plates, RPM 4 Point Roll Bar with SCCA/NASA Cross Brace, Schroth 6 Point Han's Harness, OMP WRC Front Seats, F.M.T Trailing Arms, F.M.T Solid Aluminum Subframe Bushings, Moreno Motorsports Camber Plates, BMR Bushings Front and Rear, Essex/AP Racing Radi-Cal Endurance Front Brakes, Quantum Brake Cooling Ducts, ZL1 Rockers, ZL1 Air Deflectors, Heritage Grill, Pfadt Springs.

07-07-2015, 11:39 AM	#531
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	If that's the case I am all over that... __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

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