[MickeycamaroSS]

Yes I was wonder if I can swap my brakes of my 2016 Camaro SS for 2016+ Zl1 rotors and calipers? I only need the Zl1 rotors and caliper’s and obviously the brake caliper brackets? I got 20” rims

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by MickeycamaroSS

Yes I was wonder if I can swap my brakes of my 2016 Camaro SS for 2016+ Zl1 rotors and calipers? I only need the Zl1 rotors and caliper’s and obviously the brake caliper brackets? I got 20” rims

Yeah, it will work. You need rotors, calipers, pads and hardware, plus brake shields and likely new brake lines, too.

IMO if you are still at stock power level, this move isn't a slam dunk. The car won't stop much quicker, 60-0 braking distance will be only 10 ft less (107 vs 117 ft) and you're unlikely to need the higher heat dissipation capacity of the large ZL1 brakes, but you'll add unsprung mass to all four wheels and continuously keep paying the price for that, on top of the pain of the upgrade cost, naturally.

If you really want that shorter braking distance, the SS 1LE 6-piston brakes are smaller and lighter than the ZL1's and deliver the exact same 107 ft from 60 to 0 while keeping the rear brakes the same as the SS.

That said, if you just want some big a** brake rotors and calipers to look good on the car, go right ahead , you might as well go for the largest 398mm BCD rotors for maximum visual impact. After all, the Camaro isn't a rational car purchase to begin with, but it's sooo much fun

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by MickeycamaroSS

Yes I was wonder if I can swap my brakes of my 2016 Camaro SS for 2016+ Zl1 rotors and calipers? I only need the Zl1 rotors and caliper’s and obviously the brake caliper brackets? I got 20” rims

I recently installed ZL1 brakes on my 2023 SS. All you need are ZL1 calipers, rotors & brakes pads. Keep in mind there are 3 different sizes of 6 piston calipers for the Gen6 Camaro & each uses a different size rotor.

My 2023

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by Mr Monte

I recently installed ZL1 brakes on my 2023 SS. All you need are ZL1 calipers, rotors & brakes pads. Keep in mind there are 3 different sizes of 6 piston calipers for the Gen6 Camaro & each uses a different size rotor.

My 2023

Did you keep the full size SS brake shields? If yes, then your brakes will overheat much more easily when driving the car hard.

Re your great point about caliper and rotor sizes, here's a quick summary for MickeycamaroSS.

Chevrolet Performance big brake upgrade kit for the SS: 370 mm rotors
SS 1LE: 370 mm rotors
ZL1: 390 mm rotors
ZL1 BCD: 398 mm rotors

[IMCWORTH]

I have a set of ZL1 Copper Free Calipers (grey with the ZL1 logo) in perfect condition that i was thinking of selling. These are the largest calipers availble for the camaro. This would be the best upgrade but would require the Largest rotor 398mm

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Did you keep the full size SS brake shields? If yes, then your brakes will overheat much more easily when driving the car hard.

Re your great point about caliper and rotor sizes, here's a quick summary for MickeycamaroSS.

Chevrolet Performance big brake upgrade kit for the SS: 370 mm rotors
SS 1LE: 370mm rotors
ZL1: 390 mm rotors
ZL1 BCD: 398mm rotors

The ZL1 calipers cleared the SS brake shields so didn't replace them. No plans to track the 2023 being a convertible. I have my 1973 Camaro to do some track time once I finishing building it.

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by Mr Monte

I have my 1973 Camaro to do some track time once I finishing building it.

She's a real beauty already, congrats on your build in advance

Originally Posted by Mr Monte

The ZL1 calipers cleared the SS brake shields so didn't replace them. No plans to track the 2023 being a convertible.

It's okay, you're protecting the rotors and calipers more and unless you drive real hard without cooldown periods, you should be fine. I for one am happy with the SS 1LE front setup, it's lighter and has the same braking power, but I do understand the visual appeal of those biiiig rotors.

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

It's okay, you're protecting the rotors and calipers more and unless you drive real hard without cooldown periods, you should be fine. I for one am happy with the SS 1LE front setup, it's lighter and has the same braking power, but I do understand the visual appeal of those biiiig rotors.

My 2018 Yukon Denali with 132K miles on original brakes is also getting a brake upgrade. 16.2" front rotors with 6 piston Brembos & adding 4 piston Brembos to the rear.