Rear ZL1 rear brakes

Jus Cruisin · 06-23-2023, 03:10 PM

Do the pistons push in like the fronts? Or, screw in with a special tool needed?

cdb95z28 · 06-23-2023, 04:14 PM

Push in like the fronts.

Jus Cruisin · 06-23-2023, 04:22 PM

Thanks.

Some Powerstops are in my future. Tired of my rims looking like the haven't been cleaned in months after driving 20 or 30 miles.

Drnick · 06-23-2023, 04:36 PM

Try EBC Reds, after initial break in, there’s much less dust

FarmerFran · 06-23-2023, 07:01 PM

I have a water shield and hose them off. Try it first.

The bite difference in the OEM and aftermarket is too much for my comfort.

Jus Cruisin · 06-23-2023, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I have a water shield and hose them off. Try it first.

The bite difference in the OEM and aftermarket is too much for my comfort.

The problem is I get where I'm going and the dumb rims are embarrassing looking. I did the same with the 2011 GT500 I had. Which was my question as the Mustang had screw in rear pistons.

As far as driving like I'm Mario Andretti....that was years ago. Now I'm Jus Cruisin....

WhiteMale · 06-24-2023, 09:09 AM

The rears will go in just like the fronts and ive not had to push in pistons any of the tomes ive been in there, the pads just go in n out w relative ease. The one thing i will say is to make certain the two pins are fully seated if if you have to give them some taps w a hammer as tgey will back out and the spring clip wont otherwise keep them in place.

Jus Cruisin · 06-24-2023, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

The rears will go in just like the fronts and ive not had to push in pistons any of the tomes ive been in there, the pads just go in n out w relative ease. The one thing i will say is to make certain the two pins are fully seated if if you have to give them some taps w a hammer as tgey will back out and the spring clip wont otherwise keep them in place.

Awesome. Thanks.

Mark R · 06-24-2023, 12:08 PM

I had Powerstops. They were wooden feeling and glazed the rotors. I went back to stock. Maybe ceramic coat the wheels?

Jus Cruisin · 06-24-2023, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark R

I had Powerstops. They were wooden feeling and glazed the rotors. I went back to stock. Maybe ceramic coat the wheels?

I had Powerstops on the GT500 and had zero issues and really didn't notice much difference, if at all on the street. At this point, I won't be talked out of them.

Already did both 303 Graphine and Cerakote on them. Sure they clean up fairly easy but still not going to clean them when I arrive where ever I'm going.

FarmerFran · 06-24-2023, 05:56 PM

What about the exhaust pipes?

Jus Cruisin · 06-25-2023, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

What about the exhaust pipes?

Mine don't seem get much soot build up over 30 miles. Same as the chrome tips on my GMC Sierra Denali. Very little black build up.

06-23-2023, 03:10 PM	#1
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	Rear ZL1 rear brakes Do the pistons push in like the fronts? Or, screw in with a special tool needed? __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

06-23-2023, 04:14 PM	#2
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,747	Push in like the fronts. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD "KEEP THE FAITH"-Fbodfather

06-23-2023, 04:22 PM	#3
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	Thanks. Some Powerstops are in my future. Tired of my rims looking like the haven't been cleaned in months after driving 20 or 30 miles. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

06-23-2023, 07:01 PM	#5
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,560	I have a water shield and hose them off. Try it first. The bite difference in the OEM and aftermarket is too much for my comfort. __________________ <Insert Cars You Own Here>

06-24-2023, 05:56 PM	#11
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,560	What about the exhaust pipes? __________________ <Insert Cars You Own Here>

06-23-2023, 04:36 PM	#4
Drnick Drives: 22’ ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 445 View My Garage	Try EBC Reds, after initial break in, there’s much less dust

06-24-2023, 09:09 AM	#7
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,243	The rears will go in just like the fronts and ive not had to push in pistons any of the tomes ive been in there, the pads just go in n out w relative ease. The one thing i will say is to make certain the two pins are fully seated if if you have to give them some taps w a hammer as tgey will back out and the spring clip wont otherwise keep them in place.

06-24-2023, 12:08 PM	#9
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,000	I had Powerstops. They were wooden feeling and glazed the rotors. I went back to stock. Maybe ceramic coat the wheels?

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