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Old 05-06-2016, 08:18 PM   #309
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So all done except the caster lock install. None of my cutting tools fit in the tight spot. Looking for a cutting bit that will help me out but no one local seems to have anything. I work tomorrow so Sunday I need to pull a rabbit out of my ass and get it done. Alignment is scheduled for Monday morning...

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Old 05-06-2016, 09:36 PM   #310
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Also the rotors got here today also. No pics till Sunday. I'm going to order the pistons, pads and hardware kits. I'll probably have the brakes done in the next couple of weeks.

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Old 05-08-2016, 05:17 PM   #311
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Holy shit! I'm finally done. Those caster locks are a SOB to install.

They go in a super inconvenient spot and the tools needed to get it done are a bit tricky. I'll explain and take pictures of the tools.

After I get it aligned I'll explain what I did and what I think of the install after some road time.

Right now I'm just going to lie here and hurt... lol
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Old 05-09-2016, 09:41 AM   #312
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At the alignment shop now. Hope these guys do a good job.

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Old 05-09-2016, 06:47 PM   #313
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So just a pic or two. The verdict is still out on the new suspension mods. I need to drive it some more.




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Old 05-11-2016, 02:55 PM   #314
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Parts inbound...





Just need to order the piston kits now.
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Old 05-12-2016, 04:26 PM   #315
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Piston and high temp seal kits ordered. Should have all my parts next week. Brake job with pics will get don't that weekend or early that week.

http://www.racingbrake.com/CTS-V-Com...p/bc-61bsp.htm

http://www.racingbrake.com/CTS-V-Cam...p/bc-42bsp.htm

Here's what the pistons look like.


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Old 05-12-2016, 08:41 PM   #316
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So just a quick commentary on the install of the caster locks. The area is a total PITA to access. Shy of pulling the front bumper off for easy accessibility. You should get a Carbide burr set it needs to be a combo of short and long bits. I initially only had short bits and the outside slot was super easy to do but the inside was impossible. I ended up getting something that did the same as a long bit. This in combo with a right angle drill and you'd be done in about 30min a side.





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Old 05-14-2016, 02:36 PM   #317
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The Brembo pads and hardware showed up yesterday. The pistons and seals show up Tuesday. I'll have to figure out when I'm going to do the brake job. It's championship weekend for my son's football team. So I'm going to have to get creative time wise.
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Old 05-16-2016, 01:01 PM   #318
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Getting antsy... I want my parts. I want to do these brakes bad.
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Old 05-16-2016, 04:19 PM   #319
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Getting antsy... I want my parts. I want to do these brakes bad.
You will eventually.

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Old 05-16-2016, 10:26 PM   #320
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In the next week for sure...

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Old 05-17-2016, 02:29 PM   #321
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All my stuff is here...

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Old 05-17-2016, 02:31 PM   #322
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Some close up of the pistons...
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