Super Cheap Big Brake Kit - Info - Page 11

ebmiller88 · 07-12-2009, 03:49 AM

Hey there fellas, I'm checking in to see how this setups works for you guys running it? I have yet to read this whole thread but I'll get to it tonight or sometime over the weekend.

I know I can be a bit hard to get in contact with an I apologize for those who I've missed contact with, the best option is to call me if you need to.

Ed

NateLS1 · 07-12-2009, 09:44 AM

Anyone know how I could find out if the 04 - 07 STi caliper is the same as the CTS V one?

Tudds · 07-12-2009, 05:50 PM

What about the rear brakes?

ebmiller88 · 07-12-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudds

What about the rear brakes?

Someone was supposed to send me a rear caliper but never did so I haven't looked into it, however I did manage to get C5 rear discs installed with a working e-brake so there's another option for the rears. So you can now run the ZO6 front and rear rotors on a car if you'd like.

Ed

Tudds · 07-12-2009, 06:30 PM

Hopefully someone steps up to the plate with the rears. If it comes to it, I'll buy em'

peterlawl84 · 07-31-2009, 09:36 PM

I have two questions.

1) Anyone that has done this kit...They look great, but how do they hold up under hard braking? Have you guys noticed an improvement?

2) Edmiller88...you mentioned being able to use C5 rear rotors on an F-body. How big are those and what would I have to do to use them?

RiceEaterZ · 08-03-2009, 06:49 AM

wow What a Great Setup!!! Unfortunately I can't do it now, not only do I have 17x11 ZR1's and fresh rotors/pads, but I just ordered a new set of tires

Perhaps I can do this in the way future, when I get those Godly CCW 19's and hopefully by then this shit will cost less

hotrodscrap · 08-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Are you waiting on the conclusion on the rear brakes before it's sticky material? I don't want to loose this.

-SS

WARP211 · 08-03-2009, 07:02 PM

Are you guys sure that the C6 Z06 Rear Rotors will fit on the F-body without any modification?? Cuz I tired to put C5 Rotors on the Rear and they did not fit due to parking brake aligment. Basically the Rotors is not deep enough to fit with the parking brake assembley..

NemeSS · 08-03-2009, 07:09 PM

im just seeing this thread, where the hell have i been?

subscribing

98legendws6 · 09-10-2009, 09:51 AM

Perhaps i missed this in the thread somewhere. But i just got my calipers from gmpartsdirect, but they didnt have the pins or retainers for the pads with them. I am guessing this has happened to others and i just want to know how guys have went about getting the pins and retainers. Please let me know.

Thanks

Killer_Z · 09-10-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 98legendws6

Perhaps i missed this in the thread somewhere. But i just got my calipers from gmpartsdirect, but they didnt have the pins or retainers for the pads with them. I am guessing this has happened to others and i just want to know how guys have went about getting the pins and retainers. Please let me know.

Thanks

yeah unfortunatly it doesnt come with the pad kit. this is the gm part number incase u need it, 89047711, i actually need to order another one, i thought the pin kit came for both calipers but it didnt, only came for one.

98legendws6 · 09-10-2009, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. I imagine you got the kit from gmpartsdirect. What was the price for the kit? If you didnt get it from there where did you and what did you pay?

Tudds · 09-10-2009, 09:22 PM

This is the Big Front Brake kit as descriped in the ls1tech.com thread. Items included are; 89047727 CTS-V Caliper 89047726 CTS-V Caliper 89047711 CTS-V Brake hardware kit 25940447 CTS-V Front Brake Pad Set 19121787 Z06 Front Brake Rotor x2 Total price $759.99. IF you do not want the brake pads, please make a note of it in the comment field when placing your order, and I will adjust the price down to $539.99. Either way you go with this package, your purchase will qualify for free shipping. These are all genuine GM parts from a GM Dealer.

Killer_Z · 09-10-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 98legendws6

Thanks for the quick reply. I imagine you got the kit from gmpartsdirect. What was the price for the kit? If you didnt get it from there where did you and what did you pay?

i got it from partstaxi, how much i dont recall.

PartsTaxi.com · 09-19-2009, 09:40 AM

I'd be glad to help anyone out on this conversion. Please visit my website or contact me directly for assistance.
Thanks
Kevin
www.PartsTaxi.com

96blackz28 · 09-19-2009, 11:42 AM

Check out Cleveland Pick a Part, one of the site sponsors. They have used CTS-V/Z06 Calipers/Rotors for a nice price.

96blackz28 · 09-19-2009, 11:55 AM

Oh, and this brake upgrade will not work if you are running 17" rims? I have Torque Thrust II's

Wesmanw02 · 09-22-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blackz28

Oh, and this brake upgrade will not work if you are running 17" rims? I have Torque Thrust II's

Nope, minimum wheel size is 18". And even with 18" rims the clearance is close.

blakss · 09-23-2009, 12:52 AM

i have a question.. i got a 06 impala ss and was looking to do this swap.. car currently comes with 12 inch rotors.dual piston calipers ,same as f bodys just a lil heaver i believe. so my question is if i wanted to do this swap i would need the cts-v calipers,f body brackets,13 inch rotors from a gxp for front and 12 inch for the rear.i believe i have read that the gxp rotors are a lil taller on the stud part..would this matter much i got 18 inch rims factory so hopefully i wouldn't have to upgrade them. Also would i have to change the master cyclinder..?