6 piston brembo brakes worth it?

asimpleguy · 08-16-2015, 05:48 PM

Does anyone have an idea if the 6 piston brembo brakes will be worth what they may cost- I'm guessing between 3-4k? Are they really just best for track use?

bybcous · 08-16-2015, 05:59 PM

When i upgraded my brakes on my g8 to 6 piston cadillac brakes there was a crazy difference, i remember one time i wasnt paying attention and almost ran into someone and l know them brakes saved me from a crash definitely worth it. But i cant see myself personally paying for them, i will wait and piece together a 6 piston set after some good ebay, amazon finds start to come out

LSxWittles · 08-16-2015, 06:37 PM

I may just wait and get a different set from the aftermarket but I was contemplating upgrading to the 6 piston set. Will be tracking and auto x'ing so it would be a nice upgrade. Price dependent.

NASTY99Z28 · 08-16-2015, 06:38 PM

Does it upgrade the rotor size also?

Trans damm · 08-16-2015, 07:59 PM

I think your pricing estimate is wayyy off.

ChefBorOzzy · 08-16-2015, 08:18 PM

I think the 4 piston ones will have plenty of bite.. They do on the current heavier model. You'd probably be better off with sticker tires.

Jeffro19 · 08-16-2015, 09:05 PM

I personally won't be getting this upgrade. Don't think it's worth the estimated $4500 or so what it will cost. That's just me.

ULTRAZLS1 · 08-16-2015, 10:16 PM

I really dont think it will cost 4k for just front brakes.

Anyway...does anyone know the rotor size of this package? dont see why they would upgrade the caliper to 6 piston and keep the same size rotors. They are a slotted rotor and a performance pad...just cant find the sizing...?

Waiting46 · 08-16-2015, 10:25 PM

I was expecting about 3500 for this upgrade, a little annoying the mustang can have the upgrade for like 1800 (in a package) and chevy seems dead-set on keeping the high end brakes locked behind such a heavy pile of money

Jeffro19 · 08-16-2015, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

I really dont think it will cost 4k for just front brakes.

Anyway...does anyone know the rotor size of this package? dont see why they would upgrade the caliper to 6 piston and keep the same size rotors. They are a slotted rotor and a performance pad...just cant find the sizing...?

Well they are $4,315 for the 2015 camaro so I was basing it off of that. Those rotors are 14.6" for what's it worth

BahamaTodd · 08-16-2015, 11:50 PM

Well when someone gets a chance with the stock brakes, do a panic stop to see if the ABS kicks in. If it does, the brakes are good enough and you need stickier tires.

asimpleguy · 08-16-2015, 11:51 PM

Well, I've already ordered the car with the 6 piston brakes, but after hearing from others how expensive they are I'm not sure anymore. I love the idea of them, but the price has me wondering if I should wait. I ordered all the upgrades except for the sunroof... with the brakes I'm guessing over $50k?

ULTRAZLS1 · 08-17-2015, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffro19

Well they are $4,315 for the 2015 camaro so I was basing it off of that. Those rotors are 14.6" for what's it worth

Is the 2015 just a front brake upgrade?

Havent looked into many things 5th gen related since I sold mine last spring.

If so you are probably going to be right...nothing ever gets cheaper.

Thats crazy...never would have thought it was that much.

toehead93 · 08-17-2015, 05:57 AM

The 2015 is of a factory option which is why the price is high. You are buying aftermarket GM upgrade, just like the are arp seat upgrade is much cheaper to order with the car then to add as a GM upgrade. Expect them to be close to the GT pricing. If they are not cheap for some odd reason you can but them on Amazon for $1,200 and get them painted to match.

08-16-2015, 05:48 PM	#1
asimpleguy Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fort worth, tx Posts: 266	6 piston brembo brakes worth it? Does anyone have an idea if the 6 piston brembo brakes will be worth what they may cost- I'm guessing between 3-4k? Are they really just best for track use?

08-16-2015, 06:38 PM	#4
NASTY99Z28 Drives: 99z28 with bolt-ons and a mwc fab 9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 1,277	Does it upgrade the rotor size also? __________________ I like my woman like my milk shakes, THICK!!!!

08-16-2015, 09:05 PM	#7
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	I personally won't be getting this upgrade. Don't think it's worth the estimated $4500 or so what it will cost. That's just me. __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

08-17-2015, 05:57 AM	#14
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	The 2015 is of a factory option which is why the price is high. You are buying aftermarket GM upgrade, just like the are arp seat upgrade is much cheaper to order with the car then to add as a GM upgrade. Expect them to be close to the GT pricing. If they are not cheap for some odd reason you can but them on Amazon for $1,200 and get them painted to match. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

08-16-2015, 05:59 PM	#2
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	When i upgraded my brakes on my g8 to 6 piston cadillac brakes there was a crazy difference, i remember one time i wasnt paying attention and almost ran into someone and l know them brakes saved me from a crash definitely worth it. But i cant see myself personally paying for them, i will wait and piece together a 6 piston set after some good ebay, amazon finds start to come out

08-16-2015, 06:37 PM	#3
LSxWittles Drives: Stuff and Things Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 257	I may just wait and get a different set from the aftermarket but I was contemplating upgrading to the 6 piston set. Will be tracking and auto x'ing so it would be a nice upgrade. Price dependent.

08-16-2015, 07:59 PM	#5
Trans damm Drives: Trans am Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nyc Posts: 565	I think your pricing estimate is wayyy off.

08-16-2015, 08:18 PM	#6
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	I think the 4 piston ones will have plenty of bite.. They do on the current heavier model. You'd probably be better off with sticker tires.

08-16-2015, 10:16 PM	#8
ULTRAZLS1 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ Z71, 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 4,428	I really dont think it will cost 4k for just front brakes. Anyway...does anyone know the rotor size of this package? dont see why they would upgrade the caliper to 6 piston and keep the same size rotors. They are a slotted rotor and a performance pad...just cant find the sizing...?

08-16-2015, 10:25 PM	#9
Waiting46 Drives: 1981 silver corvette,Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 625	I was expecting about 3500 for this upgrade, a little annoying the mustang can have the upgrade for like 1800 (in a package) and chevy seems dead-set on keeping the high end brakes locked behind such a heavy pile of money

08-16-2015, 11:50 PM	#11
BahamaTodd Drives: 08 Accord V6/M6 / 04 Canyon Z71 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,078	Well when someone gets a chance with the stock brakes, do a panic stop to see if the ABS kicks in. If it does, the brakes are good enough and you need stickier tires.

08-16-2015, 11:51 PM	#12
asimpleguy Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fort worth, tx Posts: 266	Well, I've already ordered the car with the 6 piston brakes, but after hearing from others how expensive they are I'm not sure anymore. I love the idea of them, but the price has me wondering if I should wait. I ordered all the upgrades except for the sunroof... with the brakes I'm guessing over $50k?

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