Copper free brake performance

Streetrod782 · 05-23-2023, 07:30 AM

I’m just curious for those that have the copper free brakes have you noticed any loss in brake performance. And by that I mean I don’t seem to have the bite the usual Brembos have. For reference my last 2 cars were both Hellcats with the 6 piston Brembo’s and the initial bite was really good. I have not bed the brakes in on the ZL1 yet, 1000 miles so far, so I’m thinking maybe I need to. Don’t get me wrong the brakes seem very good under hard braking it’s just they seem to lack that hard initial bite if I’m explaining that right. They still dust like crazy though! Thanks.

cdb95z28 · 05-23-2023, 12:27 PM

Since it's been discussion quite a bit here on the forums, go to google and search "copper free brakes bcd camaro6.com". The search function here on the forums seems to be funky sometimes, google is the best bet.

Your thoughts mirror mine too. You'll find my feedback in the other BCD threads.

willzilla · 05-23-2023, 01:20 PM

I'd assume performance would be nearly the same. I believe the calipers and everything is slightly larger on the copper free brake cars to make up for the slightly worse performing copper free brake pads?

arpad_m · 05-23-2023, 01:45 PM

Get normal Ferodo pads in the larger (BCD) size and you'll have the best stock(ish) braking system available for the 6th gen.

JBones81 · 05-23-2023, 01:48 PM

I have the copper free brakes and I think the stopping power of this car is amazing. I don't track it, but just hard on backroads they seem great to me.

Gen_Nick3.8 · 05-23-2023, 03:49 PM

Randy Pobst and he did not like the Copper Free system it made the braking performance worse and made E-Diff skidish on the C8Z

05-23-2023, 07:30 AM	#1
Streetrod782 Drives: 2023 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: TN Posts: 35	Copper free brake performance I’m just curious for those that have the copper free brakes have you noticed any loss in brake performance. And by that I mean I don’t seem to have the bite the usual Brembos have. For reference my last 2 cars were both Hellcats with the 6 piston Brembo’s and the initial bite was really good. I have not bed the brakes in on the ZL1 yet, 1000 miles so far, so I’m thinking maybe I need to. Don’t get me wrong the brakes seem very good under hard braking it’s just they seem to lack that hard initial bite if I’m explaining that right. They still dust like crazy though! Thanks.

05-23-2023, 12:27 PM	#2
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,250	Since it's been discussion quite a bit here on the forums, go to google and search "copper free brakes bcd camaro6.com". The search function here on the forums seems to be funky sometimes, google is the best bet. Your thoughts mirror mine too. You'll find my feedback in the other BCD threads. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

05-23-2023, 01:20 PM	#3
willzilla D3RPZILLA Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 a10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 642 View My Garage	I'd assume performance would be nearly the same. I believe the calipers and everything is slightly larger on the copper free brake cars to make up for the slightly worse performing copper free brake pads? __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 Satin Steel w/a10/PDR/CF/Red Belts/Navigation Website: z1lla.com \| YouTube: youtube.d3rpzilla.com YouTube Playlists: Performance Mods \| Interior & Exterior Mods \| Other Mods

05-23-2023, 01:45 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,716 View My Garage	Get normal Ferodo pads in the larger (BCD) size and you'll have the best stock(ish) braking system available for the 6th gen. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

05-23-2023, 01:48 PM	#5
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 944 View My Garage	I have the copper free brakes and I think the stopping power of this car is amazing. I don't track it, but just hard on backroads they seem great to me. __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

05-23-2023, 03:49 PM	#6
Gen_Nick3.8 Drives: 22 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 345	Randy Pobst and he did not like the Copper Free system it made the braking performance worse and made E-Diff skidish on the C8Z __________________ 2015 SS1LE (SOLD) 2016 Charger Hemi (sold) 2020 392 Widebody (lemon) 2021 Hellcat Widebody (Stolen) 2023 (Kia Stinger GT2 (daily) 2022 ZLE (Delivered 05-13-2022)

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