What Color Calipers on Ashen Grey with Black rims? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Joe.G · 01-04-2023, 07:35 AM

Hey All, I am going to most likely swapping on a set of ZL1/CTSV/ZO6 Calipers and I was wondering what color would look the best, I have found new complete sets of CTSV calipers for a good price in Yellow and Silver and I probably could leave the decals it comes with on, The ZO6 I would have to remove.

I have Found a few sets of clean ZL1 Calipers as well in Black and alouth not a huge fan of the decal ( and not trying to claim its a ZL1 ) I could leave the decal until I decide to repaint them if I choose to.
Is there a way to remove just the ZL1 on the caliper?

The CTSV Silver looks like the Z/28 color caliper.

Just trying to get Ideas.

Royal Tiger · 01-04-2023, 07:59 AM

I was recently looking into this swap as well so don’t forget the new rotors. Personally red is so overplayed anymore I would never consider it so I vote yellow as I think the silver or black wouldn’t stand out.

Joe.G · 01-04-2023, 08:17 AM

Yes I have a post below yours in the Brake section , I have everything I need now but the Calipers and Rotors. I am not sure how much I want them to stand out, i really like the color of the stock caliper on the SS. I honestly don't really want to get into painting them even though the time would be now to do it.

Arogg · 01-04-2023, 10:09 AM

My car is Black and I have the typical red now but I used to have Purple Calipers and loved it. It was different and really popped against the black wheels.

Ashen L99 · 01-05-2023, 02:47 AM

I did lime green. Orange would look great as well.

Ashen 6.2 · 01-05-2023, 05:16 AM

I would do orange if I were to change mine.

Joe.G · 01-05-2023, 06:37 AM

I really like the color of the Stock SS Brakes, I ceramic coat mine once in a while and they just look good, I am not sure what color that is. I am finding calipers in really nice shape but I am not sure if I want the Shiny Black of the ZL1 Calipers. Some of you guys are brave lol, Not sure I would have ever thought of Greens or oranges even purple but I bet they do look good.

joshnmn · 01-05-2023, 07:20 AM

To me it depends on the rest of your trim. Something like teal would also look good.

Whatever you do... Post pics

BRUKSHOT · 01-05-2023, 08:10 AM

I think yellow would go good with black rims and an Ashen Gray car.

Joe.G · 01-05-2023, 08:25 AM

I like the Yellow or Red look on the ones iv seen, I know nowa the time to address it . I don't think the Black would look to bad just not a fan of the ZL1 markings

CamaroCracka · 01-05-2023, 09:40 AM

I have Gen5 and Gen6 ZL1 calipers and I don't see a decal you can remove. Seems like you would have to sand through it and repaint.

You could use Gen6 1LE calipers (not ZL1-1LE). They are red with a 1LE logo. $425 ea. for fronts on RockAuto. They will work with GenV ZL1 or CTSV front rotors. The rest will all have a ZL1, Vette or CTSV logo. I believe the Vette Z06 calipers have the most colors including yellow, black and silver.

SS_Dave · 01-05-2023, 10:16 AM

Personally, I have Silver ICE with Black wheels. I actually went black calipers with SS logo stickers that are red with silver/white outline to match the rest of the emblems. I like the end result.

xstuntman · 01-05-2023, 03:20 PM

Since yours is all dark colors I think I would go with day glo/safety yellow.

acutron42 · 01-05-2023, 04:59 PM

To get some visual ideas check out some paint or powder coat sites to see if anything grabs your attention. Most of them now show you the colors on a model so you can see how each one flops in the light. Here are a couple.

https://www.houseofkolor.com/opencms/homepage/

https://www.powderbuythepound.com/

01-04-2023, 07:35 AM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	What Color Calipers on Ashen Grey with Black rims? Hey All, I am going to most likely swapping on a set of ZL1/CTSV/ZO6 Calipers and I was wondering what color would look the best, I have found new complete sets of CTSV calipers for a good price in Yellow and Silver and I probably could leave the decals it comes with on, The ZO6 I would have to remove. I have Found a few sets of clean ZL1 Calipers as well in Black and alouth not a huge fan of the decal ( and not trying to claim its a ZL1 ) I could leave the decal until I decide to repaint them if I choose to. Is there a way to remove just the ZL1 on the caliper? The CTSV Silver looks like the Z/28 color caliper. Just trying to get Ideas. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-04-2023, 08:17 AM	#3
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	Yes I have a post below yours in the Brake section , I have everything I need now but the Calipers and Rotors. I am not sure how much I want them to stand out, i really like the color of the stock caliper on the SS. I honestly don't really want to get into painting them even though the time would be now to do it. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-04-2023, 10:09 AM	#4
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	My car is Black and I have the typical red now but I used to have Purple Calipers and loved it. It was different and really popped against the black wheels. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

01-05-2023, 02:47 AM	#5
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 527	I did lime green. Orange would look great as well. __________________ Roto-fab CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB, LOD X1 V3 intake manifold, GMPP LS3 heads, Night Fury cam, TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback, Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/150 shot, NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires, DSX flex fuel kit, ZL-1 fuel pump and injectors, B&M deep trans pan, Yank 3400 converter, 3.45s with BMR Delrin bushings, mishimoto 169° Thermostat, GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Lolly pop Lime brake calipers, ZL1 10 spoke wheels, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

01-05-2023, 05:16 AM	#6
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,005 View My Garage	I would do orange if I were to change mine. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

01-04-2023, 07:59 AM	#2
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I was recently looking into this swap as well so don’t forget the new rotors. Personally red is so overplayed anymore I would never consider it so I vote yellow as I think the silver or black wouldn’t stand out.

01-05-2023, 06:37 AM	#7
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	I really like the color of the Stock SS Brakes, I ceramic coat mine once in a while and they just look good, I am not sure what color that is. I am finding calipers in really nice shape but I am not sure if I want the Shiny Black of the ZL1 Calipers. Some of you guys are brave lol, Not sure I would have ever thought of Greens or oranges even purple but I bet they do look good. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-05-2023, 07:20 AM	#8
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	To me it depends on the rest of your trim. Something like teal would also look good. Whatever you do... Post pics

01-05-2023, 08:10 AM	#9
BRUKSHOT Drives: 2014 Yellow Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 188	I think yellow would go good with black rims and an Ashen Gray car.

01-05-2023, 08:25 AM	#10
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,265	I like the Yellow or Red look on the ones iv seen, I know nowa the time to address it . I don't think the Black would look to bad just not a fan of the ZL1 markings __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-05-2023, 09:40 AM	#11
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,741	I have Gen5 and Gen6 ZL1 calipers and I don't see a decal you can remove. Seems like you would have to sand through it and repaint. You could use Gen6 1LE calipers (not ZL1-1LE). They are red with a 1LE logo. $425 ea. for fronts on RockAuto. They will work with GenV ZL1 or CTSV front rotors. The rest will all have a ZL1, Vette or CTSV logo. I believe the Vette Z06 calipers have the most colors including yellow, black and silver. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

01-05-2023, 10:16 AM	#12
SS_Dave Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 270	Personally, I have Silver ICE with Black wheels. I actually went black calipers with SS logo stickers that are red with silver/white outline to match the rest of the emblems. I like the end result.

01-05-2023, 03:20 PM	#13
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Since yours is all dark colors I think I would go with day glo/safety yellow. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

01-05-2023, 04:59 PM	#14
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	To get some visual ideas check out some paint or powder coat sites to see if anything grabs your attention. Most of them now show you the colors on a model so you can see how each one flops in the light. Here are a couple. https://www.houseofkolor.com/opencms/homepage/ https://www.powderbuythepound.com/