2018 Red Calipers

Jimabe · 03-11-2018, 04:32 PM

Just picked my Red '18 ZL1. 😎
I have a thing for RED brake calipers. From the looking I've done, the 1LE's are the only ones that have red calipers. I don't want the have my grey ones powder coated so thinking my only option is to buy new red 1LE's or find someone who wants to trade. Probably real low odds on the trade thing, so are the new 1LE calipers the same as reg ZL1?

Guessing I'll change my mind when I see the price of new one's!😳

drfeelgood · 03-11-2018, 04:39 PM

You will DEFINTELY change your mind. They are not cheap at all. But yes, they are the same! I don’t know if the SS brakes are the same as ours, I think (don’t quote me) the SS has an option for them in red also.

speedraider · 03-11-2018, 06:06 PM

remove your calipers send them to a good powder coater, I had mine done on my z06 for $375. Had them back in a week. PLus, why would you want something that says 1LE when your car isn't that

FringBirdAloha · 03-13-2018, 11:27 AM

Powder coating is the way to go. And no the SS calipers, even the larger 6 pistons they offer are smaller than our ZL1’s.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-13-2018, 11:59 AM

I too would like to know this as I think almost any color would stand out and look better than Silver. But if you have them powder coated, how do you get the "ZL1" and "Brembo" back onto them?

kwav8r · 03-13-2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

I too would like to know this as I think almost any color would stand out and look better than Silver. But if you have them powder coated, how do you get the "ZL1" and "Brembo" back onto them?

You can buy the stickers and have them put on. I contacted a shop about this and they stated they would do it in the process.

For the life of me I don't understand why GM/Chevy went with silver on these calipers, other than to throw the 1LE guys an extra bone.

I have a SIM and think red calipers would really set the car apart.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-13-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kwav8r

You can buy the stickers and have them put on. I contacted a shop about this and they stated they would do it in the process.

For the life of me I don't understand why GM/Chevy went with silver on these calipers, other than to throw the 1LE guys an extra bone.

I have a SIM and think red calipers would really set the car apart.

I'll have to see if any shops around me will handle that. Do you think that a regular paint would hold up or is powder coating the only way? I can have my bodyshop paint them but if it won't hold up then it's pointless.

DangerZL1 · 03-13-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

I'll have to see if any shops around me will handle that. Do you think that a regular paint would hold up or is powder coating the only way? I can have my bodyshop paint them but if it won't hold up then it's pointless.

There are companies that make caliper paint kits that use a high temp paint. I doubt your bodyshop would be the best choice. To powder coat them, they need to be removed and disassembled, so your car would be down.

driven2exceSS · 03-13-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by speedraider

remove your calipers send them to a good powder coater, I had mine done on my z06 for $375. Had them back in a week. PLus, why would you want something that says 1LE when your car isn't that

The Chevrolet Performance Big Brake upgrade is not labeled as 1LE specific. http://wildhammermotorsports.com/6-p...t-performance/

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-13-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DangerZL1

There are companies that make caliper paint kits that use a high temp paint. I doubt your bodyshop would be the best choice. To powder coat them, they need to be removed and disassembled, so your car would be down.

Yeah I'd take them all off and leave it on my lift, my shop sprays high temp paints as well as regular stuff and looking to outfit it with a powder coating setup just to offer the full range of customization for our performance and exotic car customers. I used to use a guy that was famous on the Corvette Forum called Mike the Powder Coater before but I think he's out of business now.

Sooner Cole · 03-13-2018, 01:19 PM

THP Coatings does beautiful work. Here is an example:

driven2exceSS · 03-13-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Yeah I'd take them all off and leave it on my lift, my shop sprays high temp paints as well as regular stuff and looking to outfit it with a powder coating setup just to offer the full range of customization for our performance and exotic car customers. I used to use a guy that was famous on the Corvette Forum called Mike the Powder Coater before but I think he's out of business now.

I just used http://madisonpowdercoating.com.

DangerZL1 · 03-13-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Yeah I'd take them all off and leave it on my lift, my shop sprays high temp paints as well as regular stuff and looking to outfit it with a powder coating setup just to offer the full range of customization for our performance and exotic car customers. I used to use a guy that was famous on the Corvette Forum called Mike the Powder Coater before but I think he's out of business now.

Sounds like you have it covered.

I'm pretty sure powder coating is the way to go, even if it's a little inconvenient to do.

driven2exceSS · 03-13-2018, 01:23 PM

Both those listed above are one in the same for the powder coating

03-11-2018, 04:32 PM	#1
Jimabe Drives: 2018 Red ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Spring grove IL Posts: 190	2018 Red Calipers Just picked my Red '18 ZL1. 😎 I have a thing for RED brake calipers. From the looking I've done, the 1LE's are the only ones that have red calipers. I don't want the have my grey ones powder coated so thinking my only option is to buy new red 1LE's or find someone who wants to trade. Probably real low odds on the trade thing, so are the new 1LE calipers the same as reg ZL1? Guessing I'll change my mind when I see the price of new one's!😳

03-11-2018, 04:39 PM	#2
drfeelgood Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 993	You will DEFINTELY change your mind. They are not cheap at all. But yes, they are the same! I don’t know if the SS brakes are the same as ours, I think (don’t quote me) the SS has an option for them in red also. __________________ '17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq) '14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK

03-13-2018, 01:19 PM	#11
Sooner Cole Drives: 2019 ZL1-1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 512	THP Coatings does beautiful work. Here is an example: Attached Images __________________ 19 ZL1-1LE A10

03-13-2018, 01:23 PM	#14
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,040	Both those listed above are one in the same for the powder coating __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

03-11-2018, 06:06 PM	#3
speedraider Drives: 2016 Z06, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 305	remove your calipers send them to a good powder coater, I had mine done on my z06 for $375. Had them back in a week. PLus, why would you want something that says 1LE when your car isn't that

03-13-2018, 11:27 AM	#4
FringBirdAloha Drives: Pre-production ZL1 M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sunbelt Posts: 531	Powder coating is the way to go. And no the SS calipers, even the larger 6 pistons they offer are smaller than our ZL1’s.

03-13-2018, 11:59 AM	#5
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I too would like to know this as I think almost any color would stand out and look better than Silver. But if you have them powder coated, how do you get the "ZL1" and "Brembo" back onto them?

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