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November 11, 2017: Today was the day for the Brembo upgrade on my 2LT/RS Convertible. I started at exactly 1000 hours this morning. Used Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Automotive Shop, rental is $8.00 per hour. This includes you lift, well stocked Snap On tool box and a very well stocked tool room with every known automotive tool available.
My sole directions was the GM Brembo Brake Conversion guide that comes with the package if you purchase from GM. This is right on by the way. I replaced all four calipers (new rebuilt powder coated), four SS rotors, four SS brake lines, NEW OEM SS master brake cylinder, all new caliper bolts, new OEM axle nuts, new OEM crush washers. replaced both rear brake shields with the SS ones (no shot cuts) I also had a set of front brake shields so I sanded all four and painted them with POR15 for longer durability. Time I bled the entire system, cleaned my rented bay I ended at just about 1700. 7 hours $ $8.00 for a cost of $56.00
To make the job easier I had preloaded the four calipers with all new pads and had installed the lines with new crush washers. The rear dust shields I purchased came with the parking brake shoes, so I removed, painted and reinstalled. Having the ready to go is very time consuming.
One of the hardest parts was installing the new caliper bolts, torque is 30 foot pounds plus 90 degrees! That 90 degrees will cause you butt to pucker at times. Rear axle nuts at 199 foot pounds was easier.
The gent that I had help me bleed the system was quite greasy so I had him due the bleeding while I pumped. Well long story shot is I do have good brakes but I can surly tell I still have some air. The wife will help me one day this week to rectify the situation.
I took one break for a sandwich, other than that I stayed turning wrenches. Overall was not as bad as I expected. Changing the rear brake shields added about two hours but well worth it. If your going to do the job than do it the way it was meant to be.
If anyone as any questions about taking on this task send me a PM and I will do my very best to fill you in.
Very respectfully,
Larry
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