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XfireZ51 · 07-20-2011

Did we ever finalize a status on using the CTS-V or Camaro brakes?

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-20-2011

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Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

$500 alone for the rear hub needed for the emergency brake. Front adapters are about $150 to $200.

Need different SS lines, rotors, calipers, pads, etc etc etc.

Ask Ricky... VERY pricey!

C5 / C6 brake upgrade is the best for the $$$$$ and looks great!

Looks great, Dave.

RICKYRJ1 · 07-21-2011

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Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

$500 alone for the rear hub needed for the emergency brake. Front adapters are about $150 to $200.

Need different SS lines, rotors, calipers, pads, etc etc etc.

Ask Ricky... VERY pricey!

C5 / C6 brake upgrade is the best for the $$$$$ and looks great!

The C6 ZO6 fronts were a staight forward set up, simple adapter. I bought the new front calipers & rotors form a forum member for $450.00 shipped from VA. (great deal) The rears I had to pay small discount retail, I beleive $600.00 cals & rotors. Hawks pads, extra as well as new SS lines. The rear hub adapter was another $600.00 + & I needed to get some new C5 e-brake cables to make it work. Once I put the fronts on I had no choice but to step up and do the rears(the caliper was to small sitting in the wheel) I am more than happy with the final result eventhough it cost me a little more coin. Like Dom I run the OEM ZO6 wheels. I will be at Carlisle on Friday morning if you want to take a look

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-21-2011

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Originally Posted by RICKYRJ1

The C6 ZO6 fronts were a staight forward set up, simple adapter. I bought the new front calipers & rotors form a forum member for $450.00 shipped from VA. (great deal) The rears I had to pay small discount retail, I beleive $600.00 cals & rotors. Hawks pads, extra as well as new SS lines. The rear hub adapter was another $600.00 + & I needed to get some new C5 e-brake cables to make it work. Once I put the fronts on I had no choice but to step up and do the rears(the caliper was to small sitting in the wheel) I am more than happy with the final result eventhough it cost me a little more coin. Like Dom I run the OEM ZO6 wheels. I will be at Carlisle on Friday morning if you want to take a look

So you run an 18" wheel? I plan to run my massive Dymag GenII's 17x11 front and 17x13 rear wheels. I think my max size rotor is a 13"??? Right????

Probably do the C5 Z06 calipers with adapters and anything else I need to make it work. It would be nice to have a parts list of everything I need to make this setup work before I go to Carlisle. Anyone have a quick list?

Aurora40 · 07-20-2011

Ok, maybe more like $150 for calipers vs <$100... I thought they were cheaper. Two-piece rotors are pricey, and you might feel compelled to upgrade the rear to match, which is more pricey. I spent $900 on 4 two-piece rotors on my car, I don't think I'd do that again... They looked cool, but so do 9 C-notes.

It's hard to beat the C5+ rotor for performance, it's quite a bit thicker than the J55 front rotor. The caliper might not be super blingy, but the C6 version of it is pretty clean looking. Maybe Mike can chime in about their performance. He has a friend with an LT4 race car and uses C5 brakes. Mike was impressed with their abilities on the track. And they are cheap!

Just FYI, if you only want looks, Baer has that 6-piston caliper with pads (C5 sized) that uses the stock J55 rotor for $1k. There'll be some performance upgrade from the extra clamping force, but mostly it looks cool, and uses standard replacement parts (C4 rotors, C5 pads).

DaveK · 07-20-2011

I have a spare set of the adapters made by Exotic Muscle. You're welcome to them.

Dave

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-20-2011

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Originally Posted by DaveK

I have a spare set of the adapters made by Exotic Muscle. You're welcome to them.

Dave

I'll buy them. I'll get ahold of you before Carlisle.

Brett

Daniel_Mc · 07-20-2011

Brett,

LG had a Wilwood SL6 set up for the C5 that a few C4 guys converted over and used. They were running the C4 to C5 adaptor brackets and the Wilwood Caliper. The LG set up utilized the stock C5 rotor so you could just purchase any "Stock" style 2 piece rotors and that should achieve the look you are going for. The Wilwood site shows the calipers in red and black so you may have a choice. I looked on LG's site and did not see the kit, it may be discontinued but I know it fit behind the GM stock C5 Z06 wheels and GM A-Molds. The only reason I stayed away from this set up was I had heard under hard conditions the pistons in the SL series of caliper had seized causing extreme pad wear and possible loss of braking. I have never seen it or even met anyone that had but I was skeptical so I went the route that I knew worked. Another option is the Wilwood?s from DRM for the C4; I am running this set up with absolutely no problems and the rotors are nice and thick along with the pads. Just my .02 but I feel a thicker rotor is better than a larger diameter one. Stop Tech also makes a nice set up but I believe it is the front only for the C4.

Daniel

scholtmj · 07-20-2011

13" Baer 6P on my daily driver. C5/C6 pad size so lots of compunds. I have 275/40-17 BFG KDs up front and you can lock them up whenever you want - lots of stopping power. I was also pleased with the pedal feel after installation - near stock stroke length.

Blue Flame Restorations · 07-20-2011

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Originally Posted by scholtmj

13" Baer 6P on my daily driver. C5/C6 pad size so lots of compunds. I have 275/40-17 BFG KDs up front and you can lock them up whenever you want - lots of stopping power. I was also pleased with the pedal feel after installation - near stock stroke length.

That is the look that I wanting to achieve. I won't be racing or anything. I just like the look. Thanks for posting.

07-20-2011	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: Big Brakes Needed Did we ever finalize a status on using the CTS-V or Camaro brakes?

07-20-2011	#5
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,704	Re: Big Brakes Needed Ok, maybe more like $150 for calipers vs <$100... I thought they were cheaper. Two-piece rotors are pricey, and you might feel compelled to upgrade the rear to match, which is more pricey. I spent $900 on 4 two-piece rotors on my car, I don't think I'd do that again... They looked cool, but so do 9 C-notes. It's hard to beat the C5+ rotor for performance, it's quite a bit thicker than the J55 front rotor. The caliper might not be super blingy, but the C6 version of it is pretty clean looking. Maybe Mike can chime in about their performance. He has a friend with an LT4 race car and uses C5 brakes. Mike was impressed with their abilities on the track. And they are cheap! Just FYI, if you only want looks, Baer has that 6-piston caliper with pads (C5 sized) that uses the stock J55 rotor for $1k. There'll be some performance upgrade from the extra clamping force, but mostly it looks cool, and uses standard replacement parts (C4 rotors, C5 pads). Last edited by Aurora40; 07-20-2011 at 09:02 AM.

07-20-2011	#6
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,537	Re: Big Brakes Needed I have a spare set of the adapters made by Exotic Muscle. You're welcome to them. Dave __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

07-20-2011	#8
Daniel_Mc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 584	Re: Big Brakes Needed Brett, LG had a Wilwood SL6 set up for the C5 that a few C4 guys converted over and used. They were running the C4 to C5 adaptor brackets and the Wilwood Caliper. The LG set up utilized the stock C5 rotor so you could just purchase any "Stock" style 2 piece rotors and that should achieve the look you are going for. The Wilwood site shows the calipers in red and black so you may have a choice. I looked on LG's site and did not see the kit, it may be discontinued but I know it fit behind the GM stock C5 Z06 wheels and GM A-Molds. The only reason I stayed away from this set up was I had heard under hard conditions the pistons in the SL series of caliper had seized causing extreme pad wear and possible loss of braking. I have never seen it or even met anyone that had but I was skeptical so I went the route that I knew worked. Another option is the Wilwood?s from DRM for the C4; I am running this set up with absolutely no problems and the rotors are nice and thick along with the pads. Just my .02 but I feel a thicker rotor is better than a larger diameter one. Stop Tech also makes a nice set up but I believe it is the front only for the C4. Daniel

07-20-2011	#9
scholtmj Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 382	Re: Big Brakes Needed 13" Baer 6P on my daily driver. C5/C6 pad size so lots of compunds. I have 275/40-17 BFG KDs up front and you can lock them up whenever you want - lots of stopping power. I was also pleased with the pedal feel after installation - near stock stroke length.