08-19-2011, 09:17 AM | #1 |
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cadillac cts-v conversion
I know its a popular upgrade, but be advised that when swapping the rears out for cadillac rears, the balance tubes should be moved to the opposite side of the cadillac caliper before installation.
On the camaro caliper, the crossover tube is on the side with the smaller piston. Because the caliper sits on the leading edge of the rotor on the cadillac, rather than the trailing edge like the camaro, the crossover tube is on the side with the larger piston. The reason for the difference is pad wear and taper. The leading edge wears faster and generates more heat, so to compensate for it, perfomance caliper manufacturers put smaller pistons on the leading edge. Fronts are oriented the same on both cars, so if doing a front only upgrade there is no issue. Just some friendly advice from your local powdercoater. |
08-19-2011, 09:32 AM | #2 |
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That is a great tip. We did flip them on our install, but I do not think we made it as clear as you did.
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08-19-2011, 09:37 AM | #3 |
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Your original post has been quoted in Pedders brake thread. Again, thanks you.
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08-19-2011, 09:37 AM | #4 | |
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I was under the impression that the rear calipers were the same besides the color. So no real reason to swap them.
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08-19-2011, 11:19 AM | #5 |
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They look a bit different and are a different color but yes they have the same braking power. Some people just want them matched front/rear.
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08-20-2011, 08:08 AM | #6 |
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08-21-2011, 11:50 PM | #7 |
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Install
What all is involved with installing the Caddy brakes on the rear beside changing the Calipers (new rotors an mounts)?????????
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08-22-2011, 04:10 PM | #8 | |
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Mike, check your PM box |
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08-22-2011, 08:14 PM | #9 |
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what he said!
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