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Leb SS2/RS · 05-08-2012, 02:19 AM

hello camaro5 members,
I was looking to change my stock brake pads and rotors to performance spec ones... But I decided to go for a big brake upgrade kit front only, now I know there are a lot of 6 piston big brakes, I wanna know which is the best choice for the money... My budget is around 3000 $ maxx... Cheaper is better but can't mess around with brakes!

Any suggestion, offer , or help appreciated

SSMickey · 05-08-2012, 02:51 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=cts-v
Best bang for the buck if you ask me.

jasycz28 · 05-08-2012, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSMickey

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=cts-v
Best bang for the buck if you ask me.

pyr0b0y · 05-08-2012, 10:57 AM

Have you seen these?

http://www.blu808.com/2010-Camaro-Ba...its_p_327.html

Blu808 is a forum sponsor as well.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-08-2012, 11:01 AM

I tend to agree with the CTS V upgrade. for the money it is the best bang for the buck upgrade..

axis · 05-08-2012, 02:13 PM

Your OEM Brembo's are performance brakes. Changing the fluid to high temp fluid and switching to stainless steel brake lines will make a good bit of difference. Are you wanting to change for anything specific? Autox, roadcourse, looks?

ModBargains.com · 05-08-2012, 02:19 PM

I'd take a look at StopTech if you're serious about getting some good braking power! StopTech is less expensive than Brembo but it still has the performance behind it to back it up. Just a thought though, you should at least explore the option if you ask me

Topher3134 · 05-08-2012, 02:25 PM

I think the wilwood setup is the best bang for buck. Its about 2000 and its got aluminum hats and 6 piston calipers. I think blu808 sells them.

http://www.blu808.com/2010-Camaro-Wi...its_p_345.html

JimE · 05-08-2012, 08:20 PM

Anyone used the Wilwood or Baer options?

And I don't understand how anything over $2000 is "best bang for the buck". I've seen the CTS-V fronts listed for $1200. They are bigger, work better than stock, and they are the same weight. And as noted in the link above, they have been used and tested.

Leb SS2/RS · 05-09-2012, 01:36 AM

Specifically I need them to be able to stop 850hp

my car is currently aroun 625 on a S/C and the OEM brakes are not doing a gr8 job....
But I am in need for a big brake kit because my SS is currently under engine build.. So I need brakes to stop.... So am searching for brakes (best bang for buck)

blk96gt · 05-10-2012, 12:14 AM

Unless your driving on a road course and heating your brakes up significantly there is no reason you need a big brake kit. Even on a road course just getting some higher performance pads will tend to solve any fade issues you have.

Your also not going to stop any faster with a BBK either. Your tires are the limiting factor. Your ABS will engage before you reach the limits of your stock brakes.

When people think they are stopping faster with their new brakes with no tire changes all they are feeling is the initial bite. Your stopping distance is the same, it just takes less pedal to do it.

Kwik · 05-10-2012, 01:58 PM

I went with the Brembo caliper only upgrade and Granatelli slotted and dimpled rotors.

Doubleblank · 05-11-2012, 09:08 AM

Here are my StopTech's. The silver calipers look great with the Forgelines. The red or other colors would have clashed big time with the orange paint. 15 inch rotors up front and stayed 14 inch in rear. Barely bedded in but hope to get out to MSR next week or two to finish setting up the entire install which included KW Variant 3's and Pfadt Racing ASB's.

Leb SS2/RS · 05-11-2012, 09:31 AM

Very nice looking setup doubleblank

, well done on the caliper color to match ur color scheme... how much did this set up cost you if u dont mind me asking ?

05-08-2012, 02:19 AM	#1
Leb SS2/RS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Posts: 92	Any suggestion on big brake kits? hello camaro5 members, I was looking to change my stock brake pads and rotors to performance spec ones... But I decided to go for a big brake upgrade kit front only, now I know there are a lot of 6 piston big brakes, I wanna know which is the best choice for the money... My budget is around 3000 $ maxx... Cheaper is better but can't mess around with brakes! Any suggestion, offer , or help appreciated

05-08-2012, 02:51 AM	#2
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=cts-v Best bang for the buck if you ask me. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

05-08-2012, 10:57 AM	#4
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	Have you seen these? http://www.blu808.com/2010-Camaro-Ba...its_p_327.html Blu808 is a forum sponsor as well. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

05-08-2012, 11:01 AM	#5
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I tend to agree with the CTS V upgrade. for the money it is the best bang for the buck upgrade.. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-08-2012, 02:13 PM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Your OEM Brembo's are performance brakes. Changing the fluid to high temp fluid and switching to stainless steel brake lines will make a good bit of difference. Are you wanting to change for anything specific? Autox, roadcourse, looks? __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

05-08-2012, 02:19 PM	#7
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	I'd take a look at StopTech if you're serious about getting some good braking power! StopTech is less expensive than Brembo but it still has the performance behind it to back it up. Just a thought though, you should at least explore the option if you ask me

05-08-2012, 02:25 PM	#8
Topher3134 Drives: delete me Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delete me Posts: 418	I think the wilwood setup is the best bang for buck. Its about 2000 and its got aluminum hats and 6 piston calipers. I think blu808 sells them. http://www.blu808.com/2010-Camaro-Wi...its_p_345.html Last edited by Topher3134; 05-08-2012 at 02:27 PM. Reason: linky link

05-08-2012, 08:20 PM	#9
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Anyone used the Wilwood or Baer options? And I don't understand how anything over $2000 is "best bang for the buck". I've seen the CTS-V fronts listed for $1200. They are bigger, work better than stock, and they are the same weight. And as noted in the link above, they have been used and tested.

05-09-2012, 01:36 AM	#10
Leb SS2/RS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Posts: 92	Specifically I need them to be able to stop 850hp my car is currently aroun 625 on a S/C and the OEM brakes are not doing a gr8 job.... But I am in need for a big brake kit because my SS is currently under engine build.. So I need brakes to stop.... So am searching for brakes (best bang for buck)

05-10-2012, 12:14 AM	#11
blk96gt Drives: 11 SS(sold),96 Mustang,12 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 105	Unless your driving on a road course and heating your brakes up significantly there is no reason you need a big brake kit. Even on a road course just getting some higher performance pads will tend to solve any fade issues you have. Your also not going to stop any faster with a BBK either. Your tires are the limiting factor. Your ABS will engage before you reach the limits of your stock brakes. When people think they are stopping faster with their new brakes with no tire changes all they are feeling is the initial bite. Your stopping distance is the same, it just takes less pedal to do it.

05-10-2012, 01:58 PM	#12
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	I went with the Brembo caliper only upgrade and Granatelli slotted and dimpled rotors. Attached Images __________________ Upgrades to suspension, brakes, motor and appearance. 482.7 RWHP- 434.2 RWT - All motor.

05-11-2012, 09:08 AM	#13
Doubleblank Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2014 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 414	Here are my StopTech's. The silver calipers look great with the Forgelines. The red or other colors would have clashed big time with the orange paint. 15 inch rotors up front and stayed 14 inch in rear. Barely bedded in but hope to get out to MSR next week or two to finish setting up the entire install which included KW Variant 3's and Pfadt Racing ASB's. Attached Images __________________ ERL 500 ci Short Block, 2in ARH Headers, TSP LS7 Heads, LSXR/NW 102, Forgeline, MGW Shifter, StopTech BBK, Pfadt C/O's, Pfadt ASB's, etc, PowerFab Dynotune

05-11-2012, 09:31 AM	#14
Leb SS2/RS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Posts: 92	Very nice looking setup doubleblank , well done on the caliper color to match ur color scheme... how much did this set up cost you if u dont mind me asking ?