[cdb95z28]

The ZL1 1LE front calipers are bigger than the SS 1LE calipers, but yes, the piston sizes are the same. The ZL1 1LE calipers will bolt right on an SS 1LE with the correct hose and rotor. The hose may be the same though.

[pauly1119]

Originally Posted by m6-lt1

There really aren’t any reasons why the SS 1le brakes would need to be larger. Unless you’re a pro driver I can’t see anyone getting any use out of the larger Zl1 brakes.

I think for track use it would be very important?

[cdb95z28]

Bigger caliper and rotors would be a bigger heat sink which is a good thing. Some SS 1LE owners have stressed the OE setup when they add race pads. While the additional unsprung weight would be the biggest/only negative, the bigger setup would be better at managing heat.

[JamesNoBrakes]

Originally Posted by pauly1119

I think for track use it would be very important?

Are you tracking the car?

Probably not.

The SS 1LE brakes are very good and impressive for the car. I'm a fan of big meaty brakes, but these stoppers are pretty adequate. You just don't go putting the biggest brakes, or biggest engine, in the car for track purposes. Almost everything you add has a disadvantage associated with it and only through careful balance and planning do you actually achieve something consistently faster.

On my 2nd car, it's limited by the size of the tires (at this point). The giant SS 1LE tires have tons of grip and can use the brakes very well. If you put more power on the front of the car, then yes, you want bigger more powerful brakes, but now the entire thing weighs more and it corners faster and probably needs more support from the suspension too. Just doing bigger brakes is likely carrying around more weight all the time for very little gain.

[pauly1119]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Are you tracking the car?

Probably not.

The SS 1LE brakes are very good and impressive for the car. I'm a fan of big meaty brakes, but these stoppers are pretty adequate. You just don't go putting the biggest brakes, or biggest engine, in the car for track purposes. Almost everything you add has a disadvantage associated with it and only through careful balance and planning do you actually achieve something consistently faster.

On my 2nd car, it's limited by the size of the tires (at this point). The giant SS 1LE tires have tons of grip and can use the brakes very well. If you put more power on the front of the car, then yes, you want bigger more powerful brakes, but now the entire thing weighs more and it corners faster and probably needs more support from the suspension too. Just doing bigger brakes is likely carrying around more weight all the time for very little gain.

No Im not tracking my Camaro, I teamed up with a friend of mine that has a RUSH SR and a McLaren and I'm learning on that car. The RUSH that is, he won't let me drive the McLaren. Very different animal but never the less I have learned a lot about the importance of late braking. I agree the Stock 1LE set up has great brakes and will do the job around town. I think the Camaro is an amazing car but I would rather put a 35K car into the wall then my 70K car. But there is always room for improvement with the brakes, thats the point I was making. My ZLE brakes are perfect for what I use it for.