Replacement Brake Rotors

RSFR · 01-20-2019, 09:59 PM

Front rotors are starting to crack and warp and I'm looking to upgrade from stock, but I can't find much of anything. Looking to stay with steel rotors, not CCB.

All I've found so far is this offering from RacingBrake: https://www.racingbrake.com/RB-2pc-R...-ZR-p/2543.htm

Is that all that's out there? Anyone else find anything?

SteveV · 01-21-2019, 07:16 AM

If your hubs are still straight and the warping/cracking is limited to just the rotor rings, this is another option: https://www.knsbrakes.com/c/car-seri...M+GM+Rotor+Hat

There is a good write up in the general forum where a guy with a 1SS 1LE and the 6 piston brakes upgrades to these rotor rings.

Apparently the ZL1 and Z06 with steel brakes use the same rotor ring, but a different hub.

2010REDSS · 01-21-2019, 07:58 AM

Thanks for starting this thread OP!

Was about to do the same.....need to upgrade the rotors for next track season.

MX621 · 01-21-2019, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010REDSS

Thanks for starting this thread OP!

Was about to do the same.....need to upgrade the rotors for next track season.

How much track time are u getting from the front rotors? I’m gonna switch over to the zl1 front rotors on my z/28 over the winter.

harner · 01-21-2019, 08:02 AM

Check out R1 Concepts. I have used them before specifically on street cars and they held up just as expected.

MX621 · 01-21-2019, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

If your hubs are still straight and the warping/cracking is limited to just the rotor rings, this is another option: https://www.knsbrakes.com/c/car-seri...M+GM+Rotor+Hat

There is a good write up in the general forum where a guy with a 1SS 1LE and the 6 piston brakes upgrades to these rotor rings.

Apparently the ZL1 and Z06 with steel brakes use the same rotor ring, but a different hub.

I do not believe this is true. Zl1 use a 390mm rotor, the c7z iron rotor is a 371mm which is the same as the ss/1le

RUQWIKR · 01-21-2019, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MX621

I do not believe this is true. Zl1 use a 390mm rotor, the c7z iron rotor is a 371mm which is the same as the ss/1le

The J6M SS 1LE front rotor is same OD and thickness as the J56 steel front on GS & Z06 but the J56 is slotted (with different hat vs. J6M).

RSFR · 01-21-2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by harner

Check out R1 Concepts. I have used them before specifically on street cars and they held up just as expected.

They don't have any offerings for front rotors on the ZL1.

Seems like brake companies aren't very interested in making parts for the ZL1.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 01-21-2019, 12:14 PM

I recommend using KNS Brakes. Just go on their website, input the year/make/model and you'll see a variety of options. I used and like the DBA options on other vehicles. Pair with Carbotech pads and you'll stop like hitting a brick wall. If you want to call them, they'll be able to set you up with exactly what you need.

It does appear at this time there is no front rotor option for the ZL1. Which kind of sucks for track rats. I'm sure somebody with more know-how than me will figure this out.

nicktechla · 01-21-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

I recommend using KNS Brakes. Just go on their website, input the year/make/model and you'll see a variety of options. I used and like the DBA options. Pair with Carbotech pads and you'll stop like hitting a brick wall. If you want to call them, they'll be able to set you up with exactly what you need.

do they come with new hardware? or do you just re-use the same mounting hardware?

seanblurr · 01-21-2019, 02:05 PM

At this time I do not believe there are any aftermarket options for the ZL1 front rotors. You are stuck with buying new OEM rings (which isnt a bad thing).

nicktechla · 01-21-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by seanblurr

At this time I do not believe there are any aftermarket options for the ZL1 front rotors. You are stuck with buying new OEM rings (which isnt a bad thing).

RacingBrake sells them, but I've heard mixed reviews on them.

SteveV · 01-21-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MX621

I do not believe this is true. Zl1 use a 390mm rotor, the c7z iron rotor is a 371mm which is the same as the ss/1le

Read this: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ight=KNS+rotor

MX621 · 01-21-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveV

Read this: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...ight=KNS+rotor

I’m a little confused. That’s for a ss/1le. Zl1’s have larger rotors and diff calipers then the ss/1le. So that thread does not apply to zl1 owners. I wish it did, I’d already have them. As seanblurr already said, zl1 owners are stuck with oem front rotors for now.

01-20-2019, 09:59 PM	#1
RSFR Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 350	Replacement Brake Rotors Front rotors are starting to crack and warp and I'm looking to upgrade from stock, but I can't find much of anything. Looking to stay with steel rotors, not CCB. All I've found so far is this offering from RacingBrake: https://www.racingbrake.com/RB-2pc-R...-ZR-p/2543.htm Is that all that's out there? Anyone else find anything?

01-21-2019, 07:16 AM	#2
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	If your hubs are still straight and the warping/cracking is limited to just the rotor rings, this is another option: https://www.knsbrakes.com/c/car-seri...M+GM+Rotor+Hat There is a good write up in the general forum where a guy with a 1SS 1LE and the 6 piston brakes upgrades to these rotor rings. Apparently the ZL1 and Z06 with steel brakes use the same rotor ring, but a different hub. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

01-21-2019, 07:58 AM	#3
2010REDSS Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 617	Thanks for starting this thread OP! Was about to do the same.....need to upgrade the rotors for next track season. Attached Images __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE "RAZECAR" 2016 2SS Convertible "NOTOPSS" (Sold) 2015 Z/28 #306 "ITZFAST" 2010 2SS Coupe "FASSTER" (Sold) 2002 SS/RS "02FASST" (Sold) 2007 Factory Five Racing GTM "REDBLUR" (Sold) "There are two kinds of cars. Red....and everything else!"

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Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I recommend using KNS Brakes. Just go on their website, input the year/make/model and you'll see a variety of options. I used and like the DBA options on other vehicles. Pair with Carbotech pads and you'll stop like hitting a brick wall. If you want to call them, they'll be able to set you up with exactly what you need. It does appear at this time there is no front rotor option for the ZL1. Which kind of sucks for track rats. I'm sure somebody with more know-how than me will figure this out. Last edited by Can'tHave2MuchHP; 01-21-2019 at 05:04 PM.

01-21-2019, 02:05 PM	#11
seanblurr Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,297	At this time I do not believe there are any aftermarket options for the ZL1 front rotors. You are stuck with buying new OEM rings (which isnt a bad thing). __________________

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