03-18-2020, 10:59 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 915
|
6 Piston Caliper Install
I am getting ready to install the GMPP 6 piston front calipers. I got them for a good price, but they did not come with the rotors. Therefore, I have a couple questions.
1 - should the rotors be replaced, and if so, what size? (currently, stock 2016 SS rotors) 2 - is it recommended to drain all brake fluid and replace? If so, is there a recommended brand?
__________________
2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible
|
03-19-2020, 06:32 AM | #2 |
Drives: Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 510
|
you cannot use your factory 4 piston caliper rotors with the 6 piston calipers. You need to buy 1le rotors and hats.
it is also recommended to replace with a good DOT 4 brake fluid if you plan on tracking your vehicle Last edited by That1guy_tim; 03-19-2020 at 06:33 AM. Reason: brake fluid |
03-19-2020, 06:46 AM | #3 | |
Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Detroit, MI
Posts: 1,000
|
Quote:
Don't have to unless you plan on going to the track. All that's absolutely needed is bleeding the air out of the new calipers (2 bleed screws per caliper). Also, make sure the reservoir doesn't completely drain while you are swapping calipers. Will make the bleed process much more difficult.
__________________
2017 SS 1LE.
|
|
03-19-2020, 07:39 AM | #4 | |
Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible, 1998 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 915
|
Quote:
As for tracking, not really.
__________________
2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Convertible
|
|
03-19-2020, 08:06 AM | #5 | |
Drives: Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 510
|
Quote:
In all honesty if you are not going to be tracking your car there is no reason you need these brakes. If you want red calipers just paint the factory 4 pistons.. resell the 6 pistons and spend the money elsewhere on the car. https://wildhammermotorsports.com/16...t-performance/ Last edited by That1guy_tim; 03-19-2020 at 08:06 AM. Reason: added link |
|
03-19-2020, 08:07 AM | #6 |
Drives: Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 510
|
|
03-19-2020, 10:44 AM | #7 |
Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: 909
Posts: 9,917
|
i would buy new rotors and as for fluid there is a ton of options but most track guys go with motul 660 or castrol srf
__________________
16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS
|
03-19-2020, 12:20 PM | #8 |
Drives: Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 510
|
|
03-19-2020, 12:47 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: 909
Posts: 9,917
|
lol well some people buy the kits with used rotors so i think thats what he was asking not 100% sure
__________________
16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS
|
03-19-2020, 01:04 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Dessert
Posts: 490
|
New Factory 1LE rotors are $354.79 each on Rock Auto
__________________
2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 1LE with Nav, PDR, and track alignment
1:34.20 Willow Springs Big Track |
03-19-2020, 02:21 PM | #11 | |
Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Detroit, MI
Posts: 1,000
|
Quote:
Yes, Rockauto is usually pretty solid. Sometimes can even get lucky and find them on Amazon or eBay for cheap if you search by part number. 23142500 for LH and 23189768 for RH. Difference here is that these don't have the slots in the rotor surface while the PNs I mentioned above do, but those are purely aesthetic in this case anyways.
__________________
2017 SS 1LE.
|
|
03-19-2020, 03:21 PM | #12 |
Drives: Camaro 1ss Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 510
|
|
03-19-2020, 03:52 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Dessert
Posts: 490
|
I have not ordered a set yet but others have and they are complete assemblies, not just rotor rings.
__________________
2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 1LE with Nav, PDR, and track alignment
1:34.20 Willow Springs Big Track |
03-19-2020, 03:53 PM | #14 |
|
The GM SS 1LE rotors come with the hats. I've gone thru several sets.
RockAuto is good but there are other places, even Amazon.. So do some searching for best price. Search for the ACDelco part numbers for best price. Left 177-1193 Right 177-1194 (RockAuto omits the dash in the part number) |
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
|