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Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 10-11-2011, 10:53 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
No.

No.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-08-2011, 02:09 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
I don't know who screwed up what, but that first...

I don't know who screwed up what, but that first picture is a LHL (Left Hand Leading) caliper. This means that it is to be mounted on the forward side of the axle and on the left side of the car....
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-07-2011, 09:41 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
Sounds more like a pad bedding problem as opposed...

Sounds more like a pad bedding problem as opposed to a rotor issue. Try rebedding EXACTLY like Hawk recommends.

There is a YouTube video you can search for. HPS are OK pads, but not high in...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-07-2011, 09:37 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
Two things are of key importance when positioning...

Two things are of key importance when positioning calipers:

1. The bleed screws must be at the top, pointing upward. You'll never get the air bled out if they are pointing down.

2. The rotor...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-15-2011, 09:43 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
The short answer is no.

The short answer is no.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-03-2011, 10:54 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
I'm all for better bushings for many reasons, but...

I'm all for better bushings for many reasons, but this claim (emphasis added in red above) is ridiculous! Unless there is a significant tire change (like racing slicks), the braking loads will be...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 12-03-2010, 05:30 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
Sorry, I'm still not sure what you wrote. I'm...

Sorry, I'm still not sure what you wrote. I'm still staring at that Ducati...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 12-02-2010, 05:37 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
The sliding calipers on the V-6 actually have...

The sliding calipers on the V-6 actually have slightly more piston surface area (F: 1 x 60mm / R: 1 x 45mm) than the fixed Brembos on the SS (F: 44mm/40mm / R: 32mm/28mm). The number of pistons is...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 12-02-2010, 01:48 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
The V6 M/C will generate more line pressure...

The V6 M/C will generate more line pressure (10.1%, not 6%) with the same pedal effort as compared to the V8, not the other way around. The pedal stroke will increase (by the same 10.1%) for the same...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 12-02-2010, 11:47 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
V8: 1-1/16" V6: 1" These are the easily...

V8: 1-1/16"
V6: 1"

These are the easily measurable bores. Tandem bores are often used, meaning the front and rear circuits have different effective areas. I haven't had either of these apart yet...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-16-2010, 02:33 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
I guess it wouldn't have been expected, given the...

I guess it wouldn't have been expected, given the slightly smaller piston area of the CTS-V 6-piston caliper compared to the SS 4-piston caliper. While the V's rotor is larger, it's effective radius...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-29-2010, 01:15 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
Unless you are doing serious track days, once...

Unless you are doing serious track days, once every two years is good. Once per year is a little better. A flush will cost about 3 bottles of brake fluid plus 1 hour labor (well, the better shops...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-29-2010, 01:11 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
Absolutely! Not only does the boiling point...

Absolutely! Not only does the boiling point continually drop, the added moisture increases the change of component corrosion. This would hold true for just about every car on the road. The moisture...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-29-2010, 11:45 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
Speaking of great fluids, let's not leave out AP...

Speaking of great fluids, let's not leave out AP Racing's PRF: 617°F / 399°F. It currently has the best recovery of the top brake fluids on the market (least compressibility after boiling). Many...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-20-2010, 12:50 PM
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Posted By Chris_B
I'd like to hear why as well. We've studied these...

I'd like to hear why as well. We've studied these closely side by side and can't figure it out by looking. They are very similar in size and layout, but just a few different dimensions here and...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-20-2010, 11:42 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
Yeah, the rears are more different that just the...

Yeah, the rears are more different that just the offset between the Camaro/CTS-V and the Holden. The parking brake drum is also a different diameter, so the Camaro rear rotor will not work. GM just...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-30-2010, 11:31 AM
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Posted By Chris_B
A further clarification (in case anyone is...

A further clarification (in case anyone is interested):

The SAE test for wet boiling point is done with a fluid at a 3.7% moisture content. In a moderate climate, a car's brake fluid will absorb...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-20-2010, 03:24 PM
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Views: 173,775
Posted By Chris_B
I will when time allows for my own benefit. Nose...

I will when time allows for my own benefit. Nose diving is more of a function of suspension geometry and spring/damper rates, so I'll look at hard numbers. GM was obviously not concerned too much...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-18-2010, 07:51 PM
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Views: 173,775
Posted By Chris_B
No doubts, just a question. It is an important...

No doubts, just a question. It is an important issue, so thanks for clarifying as we may not have met yet. I am interested in knowing what the overall balance shift was, but maybe I'm the only one?
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-18-2010, 07:46 PM
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Views: 173,775
Posted By Chris_B
Agreed. Except that it probably would take quite...

Agreed. Except that it probably would take quite a few less stops to find the difference! Confidence is key to braking efficiently, and better, stiffer components inspire higher levels of confidence.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-18-2010, 07:01 PM
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Views: 173,775
Posted By Chris_B
They are also Brembos -- and are LOT better piece...

They are also Brembos -- and are LOT better piece than the ones on the front of the SS. The Caddy front units are very similar to the ones on the ZR1, Nissan GT-R, Ferrari Enzo and Mercedes-Benz CL63...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-18-2010, 11:30 AM
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Views: 173,775
Posted By Chris_B
No. It is not necessary unless the system has...

No. It is not necessary unless the system has been run dry, or at least to the point air has entered the ABS manifold. You can swap the brake calipers, brake lines and/or flush the fluid without...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-17-2010, 04:28 PM
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Views: 173,775
Posted By Chris_B
Well, sort of. While the rotors are similar, the...

Well, sort of. While the rotors are similar, the calipers on the Veryon are made by AP Racing, who engineered the brake system. Today, carbon-ceramics are optional on quite a few of the more...
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