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oldsman105 Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
| Subject: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sat May 09, 2009 7:35 pm | |
| There was some discussion on Regalgs.org about bolting Cadillac CTS-V calieprs to our cars. It was pure specualtion. Well..............I got to thinking and............. Thats my old 12.7" rotor in there F-body guys have been doing it. Using a C6 corvette Z06 Rotor (14")... Can it be done???I still don't know, there is a big opstical I ran into. I need 18" Rims with a BIG offset. Opinions? Also anyone have any ideas for the rims?
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sat May 09, 2009 9:14 pm | |
| I dunno about rims but honestly, that's insanely cool! Make it happen! | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sat May 09, 2009 9:32 pm | |
| I always have loved Boss 318 in 18". If i didn't find a deal on the PAU rims , I'd have picked up a set eventually....maybe still will one day when i make a bit more money.
Otherwise...DO IT! | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sat May 09, 2009 11:23 pm | |
| my only question is, what kind of tires can keep up with the massive deceleration? my 8" T/A break loose in a heartbeat if i nail the Fbodys. you're gonna need r compound tires to keep up as for the rim's i'm partial to the sts 18" rims, but you may need a spacer to give clearance. side note: any luck on a rear brake upgrade? the 80/20 brake distribution feel more like 95/5 now :/ _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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oldsman105 Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sat May 09, 2009 11:37 pm | |
| With my 255 50/17 falkens it is very hard for me to lock them when my ABS fights to keep control. Rear brake upgrade I beleive could be done with Bonneville GXP/ 03-05 PAU rear brakes . Same caliper as our buit the bracket is larger to accomedate a 11.7" rotor. I thought about just changing the caliper brackets on my car.... But Gm wants $80 per bracketr from those year cars. Anyone want to find me a deal to some caliper/ brakcets I mentioned above. My rear brakes need attention anyway.
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Snowdog Addict
Name : Timo Age : 38 Location : Finland Joined : 2008-10-04 Post Count : 732 Merit : 24
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 1:28 am | |
| looks like you need bigger rootors. as rims...well...uno buyed 2 days ago for hes SSEi some nice 18'' Tomason NT4's looks nice and its a good strong rim for heavy car. | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 1:48 am | |
| Tirerack has silver sport edition ST3's on sale for super cheap, for the Riv. I'd assume they'll work on the SSEI as well. edit - Where did you get the CTS-V calipers from, and how much did they set you back? I checked Rock Auto and they only have the rears BTW what's the difference between the CTS-V brakes and the Camaro brakes? I'm surprised they aren't the same or nearly the same. | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 2:19 am | |
| The CTS-V brakes are four piston brembo calipers designs for a 14 inch rotor IIRC. The camaro calpiers are two piston designed for a 12 inch rotor. | |
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IBx1 Expert
Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30 Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 9:33 am | |
| Timo, you mean these? Those rims look really good, I'd look into those if I were you oldsman. Check and see if they have the right dimensions, they'll look great! | |
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Snowdog Addict
Name : Timo Age : 38 Location : Finland Joined : 2008-10-04 Post Count : 732 Merit : 24
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 10:48 am | |
| yeah those rims i meaned ...will make a picture later and show how they look under the ssei. | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 11:31 am | |
| Does anyone know if the Thomason wheels are available in the US? | |
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oldsman105 Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 12:17 pm | |
| - Jack the R wrote:
- Tirerack has silver sport edition ST3's on sale for super cheap, for the Riv. I'd assume they'll work on the SSEI as well.
edit - Where did you get the CTS-V calipers from, and how much did they set you back?
I checked Rock Auto and they only have the rears
BTW what's the difference between the CTS-V brakes and the Camaro brakes? I'm surprised they aren't the same or nearly the same. Paid $300 shipped for them with pads included. - Snowdog wrote:
- looks like you need bigger rootors.
as rims...well...uno buyed 2 days ago for hes SSEi some nice 18'' Tomason NT4's looks nice and its a good strong rim for heavy car. The rotors are either 13.4 ich or 14" I need to test fit to find out.. I would love to see those pictures! | |
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deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31 Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 12:21 pm | |
| What caliper bracket are you using for that? | |
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oldsman105 Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun May 10, 2009 12:40 pm | |
| Its part of the caliper. A link to the regalgs.org thread for more info. http://www.regalgs.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=61310&st=0&sk=t&sd=a | |
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Snowdog Addict
Name : Timo Age : 38 Location : Finland Joined : 2008-10-04 Post Count : 732 Merit : 24
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Wed May 20, 2009 1:16 pm | |
| Well here some pictures of the new rims...duhh i dont know what uno was thinking...BLACK!..not suiting there..imo...but i will talk him ower to paint them white! ohh and btw its a older ssei then yours..forgot to tell you that before.. Should have buyed same color as the tomasons on mine.. | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Wed May 20, 2009 1:50 pm | |
| The black rims look great. Trust UNO . . . | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:21 am | |
| Stupid question - will the 6 pot Brembos on the new CTS-V work? | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:03 pm | |
| Try them and let us know.!!!! | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:46 pm | |
| Gotta get my 18's first - well maybe I should research the brakes before that. Might need 20's to clear them! Brembo is working on bringing the ZR-1's ceramic rotor technology to the mass market. Imagine a Riv with ZR-1 brakes for a moment . . . Man have we ever got to figure out a better braking solution in the rear! Hey, where does one get these CTS-V calipers at? I looked on Rock Auto and they only have the rears Trying to get a price on 2nd gen front calipers. | |
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13 Post Count : 6282 Merit : 119
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:38 am | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8074 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:21 am | |
| Do the CTS-V calipers weigh more than the F body calipers? How much more does the 14" rotor weigh over a 12" rotor? | |
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turtleman Expert
Name : Codith Age : 37 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:02 pm | |
| most FWD mid-full sized GM's = 5x115 bolt pattern all late vettes and F-body's = 5x120 bolt pattern
I don't think the 14" rotor will fit our hub and it doesn't look like that 12.7" rotor is gonna cut it for that cts-v caliper
The hubs are not interchangable between the two cars either. I'm pretty sure the size fitting into the spindle is a little different.
Any other options anyone knows of for the rotor? I could see maybe a 2-piece hybrid rotor but that would make the mod extremely expensive.
Oldsman nevermind I guess - too much guesswork for one white boy with no money | |
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EatDirtFartDust Fanatic
Name : The Josh Age : 41 Location : Somewhere between Sullivan and Saint Peters Missouri. Joined : 2009-03-27 Post Count : 284 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:59 pm | |
| I;m looking at black rims for my white riv. Seeing that prix does not change my mind. | |
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oldsman105 Junkie
Name : Enrique Patino Age : 39 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 10
| Subject: Re: Big Brake Mod (Brembo, StopTech, Wilwood) 13"/14" Front Discs Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:10 pm | |
| - turtleman wrote:
- most FWD mid-full sized GM's = 5x115 bolt pattern
all late vettes and F-body's = 5x120 bolt pattern
I don't think the 14" rotor will fit our hub and it doesn't look like that 12.7" rotor is gonna cut it for that cts-v caliper
The hubs are not interchangable between the two cars either. I'm pretty sure the size fitting into the spindle is a little different.
Any other options anyone knows of for the rotor? I could see maybe a 2-piece hybrid rotor but that would make the mod extremely expensive.
Oldsman nevermind I guess - too much guesswork for one white boy with no money To the naked eye it looks like it will work i ordered a Z06 rotor to see if it will fit on our studs. | |
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