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VEESIKS · 10-12-2010, 12:29 AM

I tried a search but I was wondering if anyone know if you could swap the Brembo brakes from an SS onto a non brembo car? Looking at those cheap rotors on SLP's ebay store really made me wonder....

christianmotox · 10-12-2010, 12:34 AM

They are a direct swap, but you will need the rotors, calipers, and brake lines, if you can get the dust covers thats a plus, or you can just cut them to fit.

VEESIKS · 10-12-2010, 10:48 AM

hey christianmotox thanks for the info, what part of San Diego are you in? I'm stationed on Miramar is there any C5 clubs or meets you know of?

nak3dsnake · 10-12-2010, 08:40 PM

You will also need the 20 inch wheels that the SS has. Or a set of 18 or 19 inch wheels that will clear the calipers.

Indpowr · 10-12-2010, 08:44 PM

We will be putting up our full Brembos in the next few weeks

VEESIKS · 10-12-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

You will also need the 20 inch wheels that the SS has. Or a set of 18 or 19 inch wheels that will clear the calipers.

Was also looking at the 20" wheels w tires from the SLP store lol. Did they fix the issue with the calipers in 2011 or is there a fix for the 2010 calipers so they dont require those awful stick on weights? I think I read somewhere that it was an issue with the pads, maybe??

nak3dsnake · 10-12-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011Camaro

Was also looking at the 20" wheels w tires from the SLP store lol. Did they fix the issue with the calipers in 2011 or is there a fix for the 2010 calipers so they dont require those awful stick on weights? I think I read somewhere that it was an issue with the pads, maybe??

They have a new set of brake pads with built in dampeners. All new 2011 SS Camaro's should have them. The SLP 20's should clear just fine with or without the stick on weights.

VEESIKS · 10-12-2010, 09:06 PM

Thanks nak3dsnake I was thinking they resolved the issue in 2011, I just don't like the way those weights look on there, I'm just picky like that haha

nak3dsnake · 10-12-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011Camaro

Thanks nak3dsnake I was thinking they resolved the issue in 2011, I just don't like the way those weights look on there, I'm just picky like that haha

Yeah, I have a set of the early Bremos and they're an eyesore. I plan on taking them off when I change the brakes for the first time and buying a set of the revised pads.

christianmotox · 10-14-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011Camaro

hey christianmotox thanks for the info, what part of San Diego are you in? I'm stationed on Miramar is there any C5 clubs or meets you know of?

Im in south San diego, I know there is a SoCal club here, but i honestly never been to the meets, for some reason i always have something to do and i cant attend.

But there's been a few.

And also, i have a set of 20" RS wheels and tires if youre interested, they come with TPMS and lug nuts, let me know if you want to come down and check them out.

ya boy willz · 10-26-2010, 06:44 PM

Thanks for the information guys, I was wondering the same thing about whether or not the SS Brembo's would fit on an LS. What would be the biggest concern wheel size wish in order to make them fit? Like would wider wheels be needed or a larger offset?

And also can you upgrade the wheel size on the LS? I suppose it wouldn't matter as long as you don't go so large that it rubs, but when I mentioned it at the dealership they were like larger wheels can mess up the transmission and the brakes on the LS aren't set up for it? But then again the same guy told me the suspension on the LS and LT were different

All help is appreciated.

brandotron · 10-26-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ya boy willz

Thanks for the information guys, I was wondering the same thing about whether or not the SS Brembo's would fit on an LS. What would be the biggest concern wheel size wish in order to make them fit? Like would wider wheels be needed or a larger offset?

And also can you upgrade the wheel size on the LS? I suppose it wouldn't matter as long as you don't go so large that it rubs, but when I mentioned it at the dealership they were like larger wheels can mess up the transmission and the brakes on the LS aren't set up for it? But then again the same guy told me the suspension on the LS and LT were different

All help is appreciated.

A wheel that will fit on an SS will fit on an LS.

nak3dsnake · 10-26-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ya boy willz

Thanks for the information guys, I was wondering the same thing about whether or not the SS Brembo's would fit on an LS. What would be the biggest concern wheel size wish in order to make them fit? Like would wider wheels be needed or a larger offset?

And also can you upgrade the wheel size on the LS? I suppose it wouldn't matter as long as you don't go so large that it rubs, but when I mentioned it at the dealership they were like larger wheels can mess up the transmission and the brakes on the LS aren't set up for it? But then again the same guy told me the suspension on the LS and LT were different

All help is appreciated.

The Hubs and bearings on the LS arent designed for larger wheels. When you get the RS package you get same ones used on the SS, which were made to handle the larger 20 inch wheels.

brandotron · 10-26-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

The Hubs and bearings on the LS arent designed for larger wheels. When you get the RS package you get same ones used on the SS, which were made to handle the larger 20 inch wheels.

Whuuuaaa...? This is news to me!

10-12-2010, 12:29 AM	#1
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Brembo swap onto non brembo car? I tried a search but I was wondering if anyone know if you could swap the Brembo brakes from an SS onto a non brembo car? Looking at those cheap rotors on SLP's ebay store really made me wonder.... __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

10-12-2010, 10:48 AM	#3
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	hey christianmotox thanks for the info, what part of San Diego are you in? I'm stationed on Miramar is there any C5 clubs or meets you know of? __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

10-12-2010, 08:40 PM	#4
nak3dsnake Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,282 View My Garage	You will also need the 20 inch wheels that the SS has. Or a set of 18 or 19 inch wheels that will clear the calipers. __________________ Looks: AAC P13W DRLs, Heritage Grille, RS Embroidered Headrests, GM Door Sill Plates, GM Premium Floor Mats, Body Color Engine Cover, LLT Mobile 1 Oil Cap, ZL1 Sport Pedals, 3M Clear Bra. Performance: Vararam Ram Air Intake, Hurst Short Throw Shifter w/ Hurst Hard Drive Pistol Grip, IDEALG Clutch Master Cylinder, RX Catch can, GTO clutch fluid reservoir, Brembo Brakes, 1LE Track Pack, GMPP Exhaust Upgrade.

10-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#8
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Thanks nak3dsnake I was thinking they resolved the issue in 2011, I just don't like the way those weights look on there, I'm just picky like that haha __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

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10-12-2010, 12:34 AM	#2
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	They are a direct swap, but you will need the rotors, calipers, and brake lines, if you can get the dust covers thats a plus, or you can just cut them to fit.

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10-26-2010, 06:44 PM	#11
ya boy willz Drives: 2011 IOM LS, 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 836	Thanks for the information guys, I was wondering the same thing about whether or not the SS Brembo's would fit on an LS. What would be the biggest concern wheel size wish in order to make them fit? Like would wider wheels be needed or a larger offset? And also can you upgrade the wheel size on the LS? I suppose it wouldn't matter as long as you don't go so large that it rubs, but when I mentioned it at the dealership they were like larger wheels can mess up the transmission and the brakes on the LS aren't set up for it? But then again the same guy told me the suspension on the LS and LT were different All help is appreciated.