[Whitespeed]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

If you are going for mainly aesthetics, the "Red Brembo Caliper (J6F)" option if far more economical and $395...

It was a definite "must have" for my 2SS...

No argument there...

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

If you are going for mainly aesthetics, the "Red Brembo Caliper (J6F)" option if far more economical and $395...

It was a definite "must have" for my 2SS..

Ok.. Why can I not find these J6F Calipers on the Brembo site?

[Whitespeed]

Originally Posted by jamala00

Ok.. Why can I not find these J6F Calipers on the Brembo site?

J6F is a GM code for the red Brembo calipers, not a Brembo part number. So you won't find anything on the Brembo website.

Nigel

[jamala00]

If I order these, is it best to get new pads too? These don't come with pads that I can see and I also don't see they suggest specific pads either

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perfo...-92286463.html

[nelsont]

And to top it off, you get the joys of all the brake dust!

Tim

[Fraxum]

Just to be clear though the 6 piston is only useful on a race track where the bigger front brakes can absorb more heat than the 4s. The stopping distance given = tires is about the same. They do look VERY cool though.

Also my LT1 with 4s on the front and smaller on the rear will stop the same as an SS 1LE with equal tires at least once or twice in a row. But I will have to be careful on the mountain roads I love. And I have to watch out for tractors in the middle of the road on blind curves.

As an aside I always thought the 4 piston in back was a bit of waste as to the added weight on the SS. The LT1 let's me try out that idea. And if I one day decide to go big with my LT1, I think I can fit 15s on the back with these brakes. Just an FYI, 9 second Camaros stop just fine with my brakes. Just no hot lapping.

[Alpha1BC]

Originally Posted by jamala00

If I order these, is it best to get new pads too? These don't come with pads that I can see and I also don't see they suggest specific pads either

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perfo...-92286463.html

Pretty sure those come with pads.... even says at the bottom, "This Genuine Chevrolet Performance Accessory includes low-expansion front brake hoses, all necessary hardware, and installation instructions."

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

Pretty sure those come with pads.... even says at the bottom, "This Genuine Chevrolet Performance Accessory includes low-expansion front brake hoses, all necessary hardware, and installation instructions."

I guess I should have read the entire page... !

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by nelsont

And to top it off, you get the joys of all the brake dust!

Tim

So you saying these are worse then the non upgraded Red Brembo brakes that I have now?

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by Fraxum

Just to be clear though the 6 piston is only useful on a race track where the bigger front brakes can absorb more heat than the 4s. The stopping distance given = tires is about the same. They do look VERY cool though.

Also my LT1 with 4s on the front and smaller on the rear will stop the same as an SS 1LE with equal tires at least once or twice in a row. But I will have to be careful on the mountain roads I love. And I have to watch out for tractors in the middle of the road on blind curves.

As an aside I always thought the 4 piston in back was a bit of waste as to the added weight on the SS. The LT1 let's me try out that idea. And if I one day decide to go big with my LT1, I think I can fit 15s on the back with these brakes. Just an FYI, 9 second Camaros stop just fine with my brakes. Just no hot lapping.

This is a pure aesthetics thing for me... I just really like the look. If I'd ever track my car then I'd be set, but I doubt I ever will. Pure aesthetics.

[wwiiavfan]

Originally Posted by jamala00

This is a pure aesthetics thing for me... I just really like the look. If I'd ever track my car then I'd be set, but I doubt I ever will. Pure aesthetics.

Jay, we're headed to the LaCrosse area this weekend for club cruise. The Brembos might come in handy!

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by jamala00

This is a pure aesthetics thing for me... I just really like the look. If I'd ever track my car then I'd be set, but I doubt I ever will. Pure aesthetics.

Then you probably don't want to spend $2k+ and add that extra weight in the front from the larger rotor and 6-piston calipers...

[nelsont]

Originally Posted by jamala00

So you saying these are worse then the non upgraded Red Brembo brakes that I have now?

Cant comment on non brembo stock brakes. but the brembo pads on my 2SS are/were terrible. I switched out to Powerstop pads after 7500 miles.
Solved that problem!

Tim

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

Jay, we're headed to the LaCrosse area this weekend for club cruise. The Brembos might come in handy!

Nice... Enjoy... I can't make it over there this weekend.