[MichaelG]

I’m ordering a 2LT and considering ordering with upgraded Brembo 4-piston performance front brakes. The option is $595. The car will be driven 100% on the street, but considering for added performance and safety.
Does anyone have any comparison data or experience on what I might see as far added performance?

Thanks for your help.

[HCI2000SS]

If you're financing the car over several years I'd probably go for it since it will only change the payment by maybe 10 bucks or so

[Jaystroh]

Originally Posted by MichaelG

I’m ordering a 2LT and considering ordering with upgraded Brembo 4-piston performance front brakes. The option is $595. The car will be driven 100% on the street, but considering for added performance and safety.
Does anyone have any comparison data or experience on what I might see as far added performance?

Thanks for your help.

I updated from the 1 piston to the Brembos on the front and it was night and day stopping. the 1 piston did the job since the v6 is obviously slower and I’m not racing or tracking but I wanted the brembo look more than anything but then was even more happy with the better braking. Other than the horrible brake dust that the stock brembo pads produce it was a great addition. And the dust can be eliminated with aftermarket power stop brake pads. I probably had around 450 in the brakes so for you to get the option already installed for 500 sounds like a good way to go!

[arpad_m]

I had the standard brakes on my previous 2LT and now the 4-piston brembos on the 2SS. Initial bite is significantly better on the brembos, and when you're deep into the pedal, they are much more authoritative and confidence inspiring.

Now, do you need them on an LT? Honestly, not really, but for $595 it'd be a no brainer for me if I ever wanted to drive the car more aggressively than a grandma.

The one drawback—and I'm not gonna lie, this was a dealbreaker to some others—is that the stock brembo pads leave a lot of brake dust on the wheels, the tradeoff for superior performance. You can replace the pads with PowerStop carbon ceramic pads, which are not expensive, but not as good either. I for one don't mind the dust at all, cleaning wheels is therapeutic and having good brakes is essential with my supercharged SS.

That said, if I were you, I'd still buy the brembos in a heartbeat for this minuscule surcharge, if only for their potential, and worry about dusting and pad composition later.

[MichaelG]

Originally Posted by Jaystroh

I updated from the 1 piston to the Brembos on the front and it was night and day stopping. the 1 piston did the job since the v6 is obviously slower and I’m not racing or tracking but I wanted the brembo look more than anything but then was even more happy with the better braking. Other than the horrible brake dust that the stock brembo pads produce it was a great addition. And the dust can be eliminated with aftermarket power stop brake pads. I probably had around 450 in the brakes so for you to get the option already installed for 500 sounds like a good way to go!

Thanks for the feedback And pic Jaystroh.

I definitely like the look.

[MichaelG]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

I had the standard brakes on my previous 2LT and now the 4-piston brembos on the 2SS. Initial bite is significantly better on the brembos, and when you're deep into the pedal, they are much more authoritative and confidence inspiring.

Now, do you need them on an LT? Honestly, not really, but for $595 it'd be a no brainer for me if I ever wanted to drive the car more aggressively than a grandma.

The one drawback—and I'm not gonna lie, this was a dealbreaker to some others—is that the stock brembo pads leave a lot of brake dust on the wheels, the tradeoff for superior performance. You can replace the pads with PowerStop carbon ceramic pads, which are not expensive, but not as good either. I for one don't mind the dust at all, cleaning wheels is therapeutic and having good brakes is essential with my supercharged SS.

That said, if I were you, I'd still buy the brembos in a heartbeat for this minuscule surcharge, if only for their potential, and worry about dusting and pad composition later.

Glad to hear they offer better performance. I’m sold on the look, but I also want the confidence that there is more stopping power when I need it.

How often are you guys changing pads?

Thanks for your help

[arpad_m]

I don't track or daily the car, so my pads last a very long time, which may not be representative. Hopefully someone else can chime in with longevity info.