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LS3 SS · 02-25-2013, 08:33 AM

I've recently been getting geared towards improving my braking/suspension system, and I have my eye set on the JDP Motorsports Stage 1 CTS-V brake upgrade which would just convert the front of my car to a 6 piston,370mm 1 piece rotor setup (unless I do the ZL1 2 piece upgrade).

I have never tracked my car, I do plan on it, but it will only be maybe once a year. I mainly just do spirited street driving. Besides uniformity, would it be beneficial to convert the front and rear, or would just the front suffice?

Edit : Just did some more research and saw that the CTS-V rear brakes are OEM SS brakes. So the only reason to do it would be for uniformity, and to upgrade the rotors, pads, and powdercoat the rears.

Indy Bumble Bee · 02-25-2013, 09:12 AM

I think you found your answer. I would just powder coat them all to match and call it a day.. upgrade lines rotors and pads and your ss will stop on a dime piece. Give a review on this after your done. I would be curious to see the difference. It would be awesome if there was a comparison test between stock ss front brembos and the CTS-V fronts. I am a numbers nerd so I always like to see the technical side of it, not just the feel. Good luck!

So Cal Camaro · 02-25-2013, 10:13 AM

I did the CTSV upgrade from JDP and the kit contains everything you need to upgrade the front brakes, rears are the same, so you just need to powdercoat to match...the braking difference is amazing...I was just at a two day track event racing and much better than the stock Brembo's...highly recommend this kit...

TBone · 02-25-2013, 10:46 AM

So Cal,

What rotors/pads did you go with for racing?

T.

LS3 SS · 02-25-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

I did the CTSV upgrade from JDP and the kit contains everything you need to upgrade the front brakes, rears are the same, so you just need to powdercoat to match...the braking difference is amazing...I was just at a two day track event racing and much better than the stock Brembo's...highly recommend this kit...

Did you do the Stage I or Stage II upgrade?

kobSS · 02-25-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

Did you do the Stage I or Stage II upgrade?

Only need Stage II if you are LT/v6. Stage II includes the SS/ZL1 OEM Rears.

JDP Sales · 02-25-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kobSS

Only need Stage II if you are LT/v6. Stage II includes the SS/ZL1 OEM Rears.

Correct, although some people have bought the stage 2 kit for ease of color matching front and rear, and then they also have a full SS kit to sell to a V6 guy.

We have these kits in stock. Feel free to call PM or email us anytime with questions!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

So Cal Camaro · 02-25-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone

So Cal,

What rotors/pads did you go with for racing?

T.

Not the best pads for this last event, used Hawk HPS on the front and stock brembo pads on the rear...never really an issue on the track for any fading, but the pads could have been better with either the HP+ or DTC's Jordan recommended in the front...I have the ZL1 rotors front and just used the stock set in the rear for now...but want to get lighter weight 2 piece rotors all around.

So Cal Camaro · 02-25-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

Did you do the Stage I or Stage II upgrade?

Stage 1 with ZL1 Rotors....

LS3 SS · 02-25-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales@JDP

Correct, although some people have bought the stage 2 kit for ease of color matching front and rear, and then they also have a full SS kit to sell to a V6 guy.

We have these kits in stock. Feel free to call PM or email us anytime with questions!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Not trying to be funny, but I PM'ed you guys asking about some small instructions on the clutch resevoir kit last week and never got a reply. Needless to say another member helped me and guided me through the install. Otherwise I wouldn't have even made the thread, just looking for a timely response. Maybe I should have PM'ed you instead?

JDP Sales · 02-25-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

Not trying to be funny, but I PM'ed you guys asking about some small instructions on the clutch resevoir kit last week and never got a reply. Needless to say another member helped me and guided me through the install. Otherwise I wouldn't have even made the thread, just looking for a timely response. Maybe I should have PM'ed you instead?

PM sent

TBone · 02-25-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Not the best pads for this last event, used Hawk HPS on the front and stock brembo pads on the rear...never really an issue on the track for any fading, but the pads could have been better with either the HP+ or DTC's Jordan recommended in the front...I have the ZL1 rotors front and just used the stock set in the rear for now...but want to get lighter weight 2 piece rotors all around.

The tracks I run have highers speeds, Road America and Autobahn, so I run the CarboTech's XP-12F, XP-10R (IIRR, possibly 8's in the rear) after the HPS' failed me. Now I run the HPS on the street and always run the DBA 4000 slotted rotors all around. If you plan on running here in the Midwest at those two this year I highly recommend upgrading to the CarboTech's.

Was this your first event ontrack? If so start a thread and let us know how it went and your opinions on the car and your upgrades.

T.

JDP Tech · 02-26-2013, 11:14 AM

Yeah, the HPS are specifically that, High Performance Street pads. They outperform the stock pads greatly, but aren't quite cut out for the high demand and high speeds of a race track. I run the Hawk DTC-30 pads with the ZL1 rotors in front, with Hawk HP+ pads and stock rotors in the rear at the track (150+ mph), as well as on the street, and they do very well. A little weak on the street for the first block or two (until they warm a bit), but they are excellent pads, and will take a beating and keep on grabbing.

Feel free to call, email, or PM us anytime!
- Jeremy

P.S. these are my brakes:

02-25-2013, 08:33 AM	#1
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	CTS-V brake upgrade? Front only? Or front and rear? I've recently been getting geared towards improving my braking/suspension system, and I have my eye set on the JDP Motorsports Stage 1 CTS-V brake upgrade which would just convert the front of my car to a 6 piston,370mm 1 piece rotor setup (unless I do the ZL1 2 piece upgrade). I have never tracked my car, I do plan on it, but it will only be maybe once a year. I mainly just do spirited street driving. Besides uniformity, would it be beneficial to convert the front and rear, or would just the front suffice? Edit : Just did some more research and saw that the CTS-V rear brakes are OEM SS brakes. So the only reason to do it would be for uniformity, and to upgrade the rotors, pads, and powdercoat the rears. Last edited by LS3 SS; 02-25-2013 at 08:42 AM. Reason: research

02-25-2013, 10:13 AM	#3
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	I did the CTSV upgrade from JDP and the kit contains everything you need to upgrade the front brakes, rears are the same, so you just need to powdercoat to match...the braking difference is amazing...I was just at a two day track event racing and much better than the stock Brembo's...highly recommend this kit... __________________

02-25-2013, 10:46 AM	#4
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	So Cal, What rotors/pads did you go with for racing? T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

02-26-2013, 11:14 AM	#13
JDP Tech Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS 429 LSX/F1X Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 429	Yeah, the HPS are specifically that, High Performance Street pads. They outperform the stock pads greatly, but aren't quite cut out for the high demand and high speeds of a race track. I run the Hawk DTC-30 pads with the ZL1 rotors in front, with Hawk HP+ pads and stock rotors in the rear at the track (150+ mph), as well as on the street, and they do very well. A little weak on the street for the first block or two (until they warm a bit), but they are excellent pads, and will take a beating and keep on grabbing. Feel free to call, email, or PM us anytime! - Jeremy P.S. these are my brakes: Attached Images

02-25-2013, 09:12 AM	#2
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	I think you found your answer. I would just powder coat them all to match and call it a day.. upgrade lines rotors and pads and your ss will stop on a dime piece. Give a review on this after your done. I would be curious to see the difference. It would be awesome if there was a comparison test between stock ss front brembos and the CTS-V fronts. I am a numbers nerd so I always like to see the technical side of it, not just the feel. Good luck!