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viper1cobra · 03-15-2010, 10:08 PM

These pictures were taken this weekend when I upgraded my Brakes to the Stock

SS Brembo 4-Piston Brakes.

Thanks to WongBob and for the install work and Swap.

These pictures will show the Rear Backing Plate before and after the trimming for the larger Brembo Rotors to fit.

More Pictures to come later.

NOTE: The BIG difference in size of the Rotors and Calipers.

travisplusdunks · 03-15-2010, 10:12 PM

nice! trying to get mine done in a couple of weeks. brakes are sitting in my garage...

bluch · 03-15-2010, 10:12 PM

looks good

viper1cobra · 03-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Continuation of Pictures.

More pics of Backing Plate, before and after the trimming.

The Finished Product, turned out great.

I will get more pics up soon from the side of the car.

viper1cobra · 03-15-2010, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisplusdunks

nice! trying to get mine done in a couple of weeks. brakes are sitting in my garage...

Good luck.

Might I suggest you invest in a vacuum bleeder to assist in bleeding the brakes.

WongBob · 03-15-2010, 11:35 PM

Here is mine getting started.

This was the first time I noticed the chevy emblem in the hood insulation.

Factory front:

Factory rear:

Front disassembled:

Rear disassembled:

Front with V6 swap:

Rear with V6 swap:

All done!

Brake bleed pump:

The swap on both cars was mostly simple. If you have your basic hand tools along with the brake bleeder tool and a grinder with a cutoff wheel you will be fine and could have the swap done in less than 4 hours if you have someone to help out a bit.

Everything is a direct bolt on going from Brembo's to V6 brakes on an SS, but upgrading to the Brembo's from the V6 brakes requires cutting of the backing plate on the rear. I cut off most of the lip just to be sure everything would clear. Make sure to swap all the brake lines as they do have different fittings on the caliper side. Calipers, rotors, and lines are the only parts to swap from one car to the other. The front backing plates are the same.

Bleeding the brakes on these cars can be a pain. It took nearly 4 hours to bleed Eric's brakes. half of that was trying to bleed them manually and the other half was using the vacuum pump. The vacuum pump worked great after using a little teflon on the threads for the bleeder screws. You still have to be easy with the teflon on the bleeders because it can still leak if you work the bleeders open and closed too much. My car took one 30 minutes to tear down and 2 hours to put it back together, bleed the brakes, and finally test drive it.

This entire swap is easy and with a bit of help you could do both cars with ease in less than 8 hours. You can find the vacuum hand pump and all other tools at any local auto parts store. The pump itself costs around $60, but I don't see any other way to get all the air out of the system. Make sure to have plenty of brake fluid on hand. We went through 2000ml between both cars. 1500 was completely wasted trying to manually bleed Erics car, lol.

viper1cobra · 03-16-2010, 01:13 PM

EXCELENT WORK GUYS.

It was a real pleasure to meet you and Bud. It was a fun day of trial and error till we figured out where the leaks were coming from.

Thanks again for your efforts.

Good luck with the rest of your mods.

Can't wait to see your car rockin the smaller tires.

katman · 03-17-2010, 08:04 PM

I was wondering why an SS WANTED the V6 brakes??? But I suppose if you wanted smaller rims you would have to replace the brakes.

Camaro21 · 03-17-2010, 08:12 PM

Congrats Viper1Cobra, Glad to see your upgrade was done!!! Looks GOOOOOOOODDDDD

01pewterz28 · 03-17-2010, 09:20 PM

Congrats on the swap makes a world of difference I live my Brembos on my 2LT/RS

Sean

viper1cobra · 03-17-2010, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katman

I was wondering why an SS WANTED the V6 brakes??? But I suppose if you wanted smaller rims you would have to replace the brakes.

Yes, It was because the Wong Bob wanted to put on smaller wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro21

Congrats Viper1Cobra, Glad to see your upgrade was done!!! Looks GOOOOOOOODDDDD

Thanks, I will see you in April in Houston for Lunch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Congrats on the swap makes a world of difference I live my Brembos on my 2LT/RS

Sean

I agree.

garcmol · 03-18-2010, 08:32 AM

When you talk about swapping the brake line from the caliper, is this the line your talking about? Just the short (12" or so) brake line off of the caliper, correct?

viper1cobra · 03-18-2010, 08:38 AM

Yes, that is the brake line. We swapped everything that was required from one to car to the other, to include the brake lines.

garcmol · 03-18-2010, 08:44 AM

Thanks. That looks so good. I was wanting to make sure that that was the only line swap required.

03-15-2010, 10:08 PM	#1
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	Brembo Brake Swap V-6 to SS and SS to V-6 These pictures were taken this weekend when I upgraded my Brakes to the Stock SS Brembo 4-Piston Brakes. Thanks to WongBob and for the install work and Swap. These pictures will show the Rear Backing Plate before and after the trimming for the larger Brembo Rotors to fit. More Pictures to come later. NOTE: The BIG difference in size of the Rotors and Calipers. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by viper1cobra; 03-15-2010 at 10:46 PM.

03-15-2010, 10:12 PM	#2
travisplusdunks Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 62	nice! trying to get mine done in a couple of weeks. brakes are sitting in my garage... __________________ im from a younger generation, the 2010 camaro will be the one i remember when im old. 2010 camaro was my first car!

03-15-2010, 10:12 PM	#3
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	looks good __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

03-15-2010, 10:29 PM	#4
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	Continuation of Pictures. More pics of Backing Plate, before and after the trimming. The Finished Product, turned out great. I will get more pics up soon from the side of the car. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by viper1cobra; 03-15-2010 at 10:44 PM. Reason: More Info

03-16-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	EXCELENT WORK GUYS. It was a real pleasure to meet you and Bud. It was a fun day of trial and error till we figured out where the leaks were coming from. Thanks again for your efforts. Good luck with the rest of your mods. Can't wait to see your car rockin the smaller tires. __________________

03-15-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
WongBob Dig Race? Drives: '13 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minden, LA Posts: 316	Here is mine getting started. This was the first time I noticed the chevy emblem in the hood insulation. Factory front: Factory rear: Front disassembled: Rear disassembled: Front with V6 swap: Rear with V6 swap: All done! Brake bleed pump: The swap on both cars was mostly simple. If you have your basic hand tools along with the brake bleeder tool and a grinder with a cutoff wheel you will be fine and could have the swap done in less than 4 hours if you have someone to help out a bit. Everything is a direct bolt on going from Brembo's to V6 brakes on an SS, but upgrading to the Brembo's from the V6 brakes requires cutting of the backing plate on the rear. I cut off most of the lip just to be sure everything would clear. Make sure to swap all the brake lines as they do have different fittings on the caliper side. Calipers, rotors, and lines are the only parts to swap from one car to the other. The front backing plates are the same. Bleeding the brakes on these cars can be a pain. It took nearly 4 hours to bleed Eric's brakes. half of that was trying to bleed them manually and the other half was using the vacuum pump. The vacuum pump worked great after using a little teflon on the threads for the bleeder screws. You still have to be easy with the teflon on the bleeders because it can still leak if you work the bleeders open and closed too much. My car took one 30 minutes to tear down and 2 hours to put it back together, bleed the brakes, and finally test drive it. This entire swap is easy and with a bit of help you could do both cars with ease in less than 8 hours. You can find the vacuum hand pump and all other tools at any local auto parts store. The pump itself costs around $60, but I don't see any other way to get all the air out of the system. Make sure to have plenty of brake fluid on hand. We went through 2000ml between both cars. 1500 was completely wasted trying to manually bleed Erics car, lol.

03-17-2010, 08:04 PM	#8
katman Drives: 2LT Auto RS sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 163 View My Garage	I was wondering why an SS WANTED the V6 brakes??? But I suppose if you wanted smaller rims you would have to replace the brakes.

03-17-2010, 08:12 PM	#9
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Congrats Viper1Cobra, Glad to see your upgrade was done!!! Looks GOOOOOOOODDDDD

03-17-2010, 09:20 PM	#10
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Congrats on the swap makes a world of difference I live my Brembos on my 2LT/RS Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

03-18-2010, 08:32 AM	#12
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	When you talk about swapping the brake line from the caliper, is this the line your talking about? Just the short (12" or so) brake line off of the caliper, correct? Attached Images __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

03-18-2010, 08:38 AM	#13
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	Yes, that is the brake line. We swapped everything that was required from one to car to the other, to include the brake lines. __________________

03-18-2010, 08:44 AM	#14
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Thanks. That looks so good. I was wanting to make sure that that was the only line swap required. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

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