06-16-2019, 02:15 PM | #1 |
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Blocked brake ducts the 6th Gen 2SS Vert?
The brake ducts on my '16 2ss vert came blocked from the factory as the front lower grill has a non-removable layer of plastic that's integrated into the surface to block the airflow.
Is this consistent on everyone's Gen6 vert or do I have an early production exception? I'm looking into unblocking them to provide better cooling as I've had several sets of front rotors replaced by Chevy for warping while the car was under the bumper to bumper warranty. If the blocked brake vents is common on the vert, has anyone opened them up? |
06-16-2019, 06:15 PM | #2 |
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That’s normal. The convertible models don’t come with the outboard aux coolers, so they get a different grill than the coupe models. I don’t think that section feeds the brake area though, only the outboard radiators.
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06-16-2019, 10:00 PM | #3 |
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Convertibles don't have the vent in the grill or in the felt wheel liner like the coupes. That seems unusual to have multiple rotors warp. Maybe the root problem is an issue with a caliper? If you drive the car hard then bedding the brakes per Chevy procedure may help.
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06-17-2019, 04:02 AM | #4 |
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I have looked at a 2016 SS Convertible and it had block-off plates in the lower grille. Not molded into the grille, they were added on. There were no brake ducts or aux cooler ducts, and no aux coolers on the car from the factory.
It is possible (with some work) to add the brake ducts from the SS Coupe if you want to, in which case, I'd suggest just modifying the block-off plates to allow air to get to those ducts. I would not remove the part of the block-offs that would go to the aux coolers when you don't have them though. |
06-18-2019, 12:14 PM | #5 | |
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In addition to replacing the rotors with Centric high carbon plain 125 cryo-treated series with PowerStop Z26 pads, I think a a mod to improve airflow is in order to help my vert deal with the extra weight. |
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07-02-2019, 12:20 PM | #7 |
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Haven't forgotten Sir, car has been in the trailer. Will try and get some pics at the track soon. Sorry to leave you waiting on this...
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07-02-2019, 06:38 PM | #8 |
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I would like to see this too please.
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07-02-2019, 10:24 PM | #9 |
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Here is a view from the front that I had that shows the "block-off" is cut to allow for air flow to the installed brake ducts behind the lower grill. I will gladly get better pics and some of the inner wheel well too soon. I'd also have under car pics too if my situation was not currently being "on the road". Sorry... LMK
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07-11-2019, 10:42 PM | #10 |
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Had the wheels off today, but it was too damn hot out there today, and wasn't thinking past being task oriented. Sorry Still thinking about it obviously, just not at the right moment(s) lol
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07-18-2019, 07:58 AM | #11 |
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