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C-redfly · 11-07-2017, 09:51 PM

I've seen some Z28 complete brake set ups for as low as 3000 so it's definitely considerable. I would love to see some powder coated red on a ZL1

KaBoom1701 · 11-08-2017, 05:28 AM

Noting yet but I still keep my eyes on the look out...

Would love to have this set up on the track...

GONMAD510 · 11-08-2017, 10:03 AM

I would like to see that too. I would buy that for $3000 if they fit.

tstodii · 11-08-2017, 10:33 AM

Pretty sure I seen one from the SEMA pics people were posting but not 100% sure. I'll check around and see if I just imagined this

rh96ss · 11-08-2017, 11:43 PM

maybe

C-redfly · 11-09-2017, 12:05 AM

Hey RH, thanks for the pictures, is that your ZL1? What happened to the oem wheels and why isn't the entire caliper painted?

rh96ss · 11-09-2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by C-redfly

Hey RH, thanks for the pictures, is that your ZL1? What happened to the oem wheels and why isn't the entire caliper painted?

Yes. Nothing, just not on car. I didn't have the calipers powdercoated (yet) so I put on some vinyl I had and ordered some ebay decals.

C-redfly · 11-09-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rh96ss

Yes. Nothing, just not on car. I didn't have the calipers powdercoated (yet) so I put on some vinyl I had and ordered some ebay decals.

Ok awesome!!! The huge rotors really fill in the wheels! Looks sick. Can't wait to see them powder coated. Love the black vert btw, I plan on picking on up in the next few weeks.

Quicklsa · 11-09-2017, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rh96ss

Yes. Nothing, just not on car. I didn't have the calipers powdercoated (yet) so I put on some vinyl I had and ordered some ebay decals.

So are these just calipers and rotors or what else did it take. I'm wondering if it just bolts up?

rh96ss · 11-10-2017, 07:44 AM

I used Z/28 calipers, rotors, pads, front brake lines and rear caliper bolts. Front caliper bolts are the same.

JANNETTYRACING · 11-10-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rh96ss

I used Z/28 calipers, rotors, pads, front brake lines and rear caliper bolts. Front caliper bolts are the same.

What did the conversion cost?

Dega Man · 06-24-2023, 08:56 PM

Have anyone else with a ZL1 converted to Z28 Carbon Rotors and brake calipers? Is it just a straightforward exchange, rotors calipers and a brake bleed? I got a call from a salvage yard letting me know that they have a Z28 with 8600 miles, I am going to purchase all four complete brake assembles if they are in good condition for the weight saving and brake dust elimination.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 06-25-2023, 01:11 AM

I know of a zl1 owner in Texas put Z28 carbon rotor brakes on. I have both and I would never change ZL1 nor Z28 brake setup. That’s just me. They both do fantastic at what they were designed for.

FASTFATBOY · 06-25-2023, 12:51 PM

But why though? All you need is the right pads and fluid on the OEM brakes to track the car. Even with the factory GM pads and fresh DOT 4 fluid they will handle any curvy road and light track work, it literally comes with race brakes from GM.

Unless you just want them for visuals

11-07-2017, 09:51 PM	#1
C-redfly Drives: 2013 VR vert ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,495	Anyone came across some Z28 carbon ceramic brakes on a ZL1 I've seen some Z28 complete brake set ups for as low as 3000 so it's definitely considerable. I would love to see some powder coated red on a ZL1

11-08-2017, 05:28 AM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Noting yet but I still keep my eyes on the look out... Would love to have this set up on the track... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-08-2017, 10:03 AM	#3
GONMAD510 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 248	I would like to see that too. I would buy that for $3000 if they fit. __________________ Fast 850cc Injectors, ATI Balancer, 8.66 Lower Pulley, 2.55 Upper Pulley, Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks LT with cat delete pipes, Noweeds Exhaust Cutouts (extremely loud under full throttle), BTR Stage 3 Cam, BTR Platinum 660 Valve Spring Kit, TR7ix Iridium Spark Plugs, Lingenfelter Solid Isolator, 160 Degree Thermostat, Larger SC Coolant Reservoir with Hose Relocation Kit, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Racing Brake 2 piece rotors front and rear, Starkweather Performance Custom Dyno Tune on 91 Octane. 691.38 RWHP 630.35 RWTQ

11-08-2017, 11:43 PM	#5
rh96ss Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible/2015 Z/28 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 80	maybe Attached Images

06-25-2023, 12:51 PM	#14
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 301	But why though? All you need is the right pads and fluid on the OEM brakes to track the car. Even with the factory GM pads and fresh DOT 4 fluid they will handle any curvy road and light track work, it literally comes with race brakes from GM. Unless you just want them for visuals __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6, 2.4 pulley and a few bolt ons. 590 wheel and 11.70@122 on a hard tire.

11-08-2017, 10:33 AM	#4
tstodii Drives: White 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 208	Pretty sure I seen one from the SEMA pics people were posting but not 100% sure. I'll check around and see if I just imagined this

11-09-2017, 12:05 AM	#6
C-redfly Drives: 2013 VR vert ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,495	Hey RH, thanks for the pictures, is that your ZL1? What happened to the oem wheels and why isn't the entire caliper painted?

11-10-2017, 07:44 AM	#10
rh96ss Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible/2015 Z/28 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 80	I used Z/28 calipers, rotors, pads, front brake lines and rear caliper bolts. Front caliper bolts are the same.

06-24-2023, 08:56 PM	#12
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	Have anyone else with a ZL1 converted to Z28 Carbon Rotors and brake calipers? Is it just a straightforward exchange, rotors calipers and a brake bleed? I got a call from a salvage yard letting me know that they have a Z28 with 8600 miles, I am going to purchase all four complete brake assembles if they are in good condition for the weight saving and brake dust elimination.

06-25-2023, 01:11 AM	#13
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	I know of a zl1 owner in Texas put Z28 carbon rotor brakes on. I have both and I would never change ZL1 nor Z28 brake setup. That’s just me. They both do fantastic at what they were designed for.