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Originally Posted by dsm_mikey
Thanks for the responses everyone! I do have a set of the OEM vented pistons (19207043) sitting in the garage. I ordered the GM 19207043 vented pistons before I found these Stainless Steel pistons from Racing Brake. They are Stainless Steel and vented with High temp seals...I am hoping these are an upgrade even over the 19207043 pistons.
https://racingbrake.com/bz-61bsp/
I am going to try them in the ZL1 1LE and my Civic Type R (They make set for the Civic as well). I ran a 2021 FK8 Civic Type R last year at roughly 8 events and the brakes get very hot for a number of reasons. The front calipers chew through pads and get very discolored from the heat. I am picking up a 2023 FL5 Civic Type R which uses the same calipers as the previous model. I will install these SS pistons in the Civic and give it a try as well. I run both cars at Road America...
I will not be able to give any comparison vs. stock on the ZL1 1LE, but I hope they keep the brake fluid and calipers just a bit cooler...we will see. I will update if I have any problems. My brother runs a ZL1 1LE as well and has the stock caliper, set-up. I may put temp stickers on both of our calipers and see if there is a difference... |
I was going to swap them out also but the high temp boots had me thinking not a good idea snice they do t like brake fluid. Not like you should have fluid on them but when assembling if you just get some on them there done.