06-14-2015, 09:02 PM | #15 |
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Great feedback on the brakes, thanks.
Off course they are OK for street, but I did have them get soft (pedal.. boiling fluid) within 3 laps at a track at 9/10th. I just always regretted not upgrading to the CTS-V brakes with sixpiston and much improved "bite". Even tried HAWK and Carbotech pads, that squeal like hell but did not help slow the car down as much as I'd hoped. Not knocking the car. I LOVE my Camaro, just thinking the brakes should be six piston. The car will be faster with more power and less weight. But at least they have functional cooling ducts.. or so the press material says. Remember.. if your brakes are working very well, you are not driving fast enough... lol
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06-15-2015, 08:03 PM | #17 |
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I replace brake fluid every spring completely with motul 660 just for that reason.
Good point though
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I'm not up to speed on how dealer installed options go. I will eventually be purchasing a 6th gen LT. Would like to get the optional Brembos.
Will the cost be upfront when the car is purchased ? Or does the dealer bill me for the labor involved for installation of the Brembos? Or does the dealer bill GM for the labor? |
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All the above is factory installed. If none of the above appeals to you, please reply and I will go through how LPO orders are treated based on my experience. It is not as simple an answer as the above. Laborsmith |
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09-21-2015, 05:10 PM | #21 | |
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5JL-LPO, 4 Piston Front Brake Kit, includes Brembo Red brake calipers, slotted rotors and pad upgrade. Front brakes only. 1 - Not available with (Y4Q) Heavy-Duty Cooling and Brake Package. |
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Admittedly, I have a history of mods intended to improving cooling. In fact, my first customer (retail sold) order was to make sure my new vehicle had the factory installed heavy duty cooling and heavy duty suspension factory installed. That was for a 1974 Jeep Cherokee, ordered before Labor Day 1973 and before the start of regular production. For what it is worth, in those days the order were mailed in - no computer program to enter an order or to track one. Times have certainly changed but the roller coaster ride remains much the same. Laborsmith |
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09-28-2015, 12:07 PM | #24 |
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3100 apparently for the 6 piston brakes. Becky updated it.
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09-28-2015, 08:25 PM | #25 |
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Around $1,250 through Amazon for 6 piston Brembo, though you may need to wait to see if the ZL1/V systems have the same fitment.
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10-01-2015, 06:36 PM | #26 |
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Just a question I was pondering. With a winter tire wheel set up on a "15 and earlier SS you could not use a rim smaller than 18's. Wonder what with the smaller brakes on the "16 if 17's will be possible?
And why exactly did people say the earlier SS has roller skates?
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Rims (wheels) vary, so there may be some 17s that might fit. It would be trial and error and take a patient installer. I had a Wilwood big brake kit on my last Cavalier and discovered fitment issues in real life. Laborsmith |
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