Removing Rear Calipers- Black ebrake box

Krombopulos Michael · 10-17-2019, 02:13 PM

Hello all, I’m trying to remove my rear calipers on a 2018 RS and I noticed a black box attached to both rear calipers. Turns out to be the electric handbrake modules. I want to remove them from the calipers so I can paint them. As long as I don’t unplug the cables, will I be good? I heard that some cars will relearn the air gap and some won’t. I don’t want to bring up fault codes or permanently damage my brakes. Also I feel like the only RS owner on the planet without brembo brakes. Can’t find any tutorials at all. Thanks in advance for any responses.

HyperBlue16 · 10-21-2019, 03:01 PM

I haven't removed the module from the calipers, but i have unplugged mine to look over the wiring, both at the calipers & the harness in the left rear corner, but car as not powered up at the time and re-plugged & had no issues.
But that was just my experience as i was looking into a SS brembo conversion to a RS.

Start The Machine · 10-21-2019, 11:05 PM

There is no rear brake upgrade for the 2.0T and V6 models because of that electronic e brake.

oOKhanhOo · 10-22-2019, 02:36 PM

I remember reading thread on here. Someone attempted but it wasn't possible due to the E-Brake and wiring related.

10-17-2019, 02:13 PM	#1
Krombopulos Michael Drives: 2018 Camaro RS V6 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 1	Removing Rear Calipers- Black ebrake box Hello all, I’m trying to remove my rear calipers on a 2018 RS and I noticed a black box attached to both rear calipers. Turns out to be the electric handbrake modules. I want to remove them from the calipers so I can paint them. As long as I don’t unplug the cables, will I be good? I heard that some cars will relearn the air gap and some won’t. I don’t want to bring up fault codes or permanently damage my brakes. Also I feel like the only RS owner on the planet without brembo brakes. Can’t find any tutorials at all. Thanks in advance for any responses. Attached Images

10-21-2019, 11:05 PM	#3
Start The Machine Drives: 2016 M6 2.0T Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 838	There is no rear brake upgrade for the 2.0T and V6 models because of that electronic e brake. __________________ RS Package, HD Cooling Package, Brembo 6 Piston Front Brakes, SRP Racing Pedals, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Dyno Tuned by Trifecta, Velossa Tech Ram Air, Mishimoto Intake, aFe Air Filter, Mishimoto Charge Pipes, ZZP 67mm Throttle Body, Trifecta T40 Stage 2 Turbo, JacFab Recirculation Valve, PTP Turbo Blanket, ZZP Catted Downpipe, Mishimoto Pro Cat-Back Quad Tip Exhaust, Mishimoto Catch Cans, Mishimoto Coolant Reservoir Tank, GM SEMA Grill, Ikon Motorsports Front Fascia Extension, Ikon Motorsports 1LE Spoiler, American Authority ZL1 Side Skirts, AMPP Quad Tip Rear Valance

10-21-2019, 03:01 PM	#2
HyperBlue16 Drives: 2016 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 273 View My Garage	I haven't removed the module from the calipers, but i have unplugged mine to look over the wiring, both at the calipers & the harness in the left rear corner, but car as not powered up at the time and re-plugged & had no issues. But that was just my experience as i was looking into a SS brembo conversion to a RS.

10-22-2019, 02:36 PM	#4
oOKhanhOo Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 143	I remember reading thread on here. Someone attempted but it wasn't possible due to the E-Brake and wiring related.

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