V6 to Brembo conversion

[Thedon]

I was thinking of doing the conversion but i had a few questions.
Is it worth it?
Can I do it myself (Im pretty good with cars)?
What is a good place to get them power coated?
What will I need other than the calipers, pads, rotors and pins/clips?
and how could i make this cost less than $1080 if thats possible

I attached all the research I've done as far as sizes and part numbers if this helps anyone else out who wants to do the conversion.

Thanks in advance

CTS-V Rotors 2004-2007
Fronts: 13.97*in 355 x
32mm, min thickness 30mm
Rears: 14.37*in 365 x
28mm, min thickness 26mm


2004-07 Cadillac CTS-V
*CTS-V Brembo 4 piston front calipers.
GM Part #172-2288 172-2287
CTS-V Brembo Rear calipers 4 P
GM Part #172-2308 172-2309

Front
(L) 89047727, 172-2287
(R) 89047726, 172-2288
Rear
(L) 89047742, 172-2309
(R) 89047743, 172-2308


2008 - 2009 Pontiac G8 Brembo Rear Caliper Brake Update kit. GXP Rotors + pads $550
2008 - 2009 Pontiac G8 Brembo Front Caliper Brake Update kit. Also 2010+ Camaro $530


Camaro Rotor size
2010 LS/LT OEM Brakes:
• ABS
• ventilated front and rear rotors
• single piston front calipers / single piston alloy rear calipers
• Rotor diameter (front) (in / mm): 12.64 / 321
• Rotor diameter (rear) (in / mm): 12.4 / 315
• Rotor thickness (front) (in / mm): 1.18 / 30
• Rotor thickness (rear) (in / mm): 0.9 / 23

2010 SS OEM Brakes:
• ABS
• ventilated front and rear rotors
• four piston fixed Brembo aluminum front and rear calipers
• Rotor diameter (front) (in / mm): 14 / 355
• Rotor diameter (rear) (in / mm): 14.4 / 365 / 315
• Rotor thickness (front) (in / mm): 1.26 / 32
• Rotor thickness (rear) (in / mm): 1.1 / 28
• Same as 04-07 CTS-V calipers; uses 14mm mounting bolt instead of 12mm on CTS-V and painted differently

SS Front
(L) 92244287, 92233189
(R) 92244288, 92233188
SS rear
(L) 92233177, 172-2503
(R) 92233176, 172-2502



not sure how accurate these sizes are below. everything else above is correct.
CTS-V rotors 2008-2012
Ventilated discs 6P front 4P rear
Front 14.96*in (380*mm)
Rear 14.37*in (365*mm)
http://www.iseecars.com/car/2012-cad...styleId=331641
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 15.0 x 1.26
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.7 x 1.10

Front
(L) 25912477, 172-2487
(R) 25912967, 172-2488
Rear
(L) 25911138, 172-2486
(R) 25911233

[ev_santillano]

Ive been waiting for a thread like this im pretty interested in doing the conversion too

[derek1387]

There are many threads regarding this conversion.

I did the Brembo conversion for $400 plus stainless steel lines. Pretty easy. There is a DIY thread in the DIY sub forum.

Powder coating, any powder coating shop can do it.

[Thedon]

Originally Posted by derek1387

There are many threads regarding this conversion.

I did the Brembo conversion for $400 plus stainless steel lines. Pretty easy. There is a DIY thread in the DIY sub forum.

Powder coating, any powder coating shop can do it.

How did it only cost 400$?

[derek1387]

Originally Posted by Thedon

How did it only cost 400$?

I bought take off parts from the marketplace.

[Flotek]

If you buy used brake parts you could do it for half , if I wanted a high performance race braking system I personally would not buy somebody else's half used up parts for half a grand . Seems kinda counter productive IMHO .sounds like You want the best but don't want to pay for it . I wouldn't cheap out on your brakes , it's kinda important to stop

[KaBoom1701]

Two things...

Save yourself the hassle and just cut your rear brake sheild (to fit your new rear SS/ZL1 calipers)to avoid having to mess with the rear axle hub bolt.

Bleed your brakes as best as you can then drive to the dealer and pay the $80(plus 3 bottles of Motul 600 RBF) to have them bleed the brakes completely.

Search for my thread in the LFX subforums for some other good info.

Have fun.

[derek1387]

Originally Posted by Flotek

If you buy used brake parts you could do it for half , if I wanted a high performance race braking system I personally would not buy somebody else's half used up parts for half a grand . Seems kinda counter productive IMHO .sounds like You want the best but don't want to pay for it . I wouldn't cheap out on your brakes , it's kinda important to stop

Bought low mileage. Nothing really to worry about there


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[Shawno72]

Originally Posted by Flotek

If you buy used brake parts you could do it for half , if I wanted a high performance race braking system I personally would not buy somebody else's half used up parts for half a grand . Seems kinda counter productive IMHO .sounds like You want the best but don't want to pay for it . I wouldn't cheap out on your brakes , it's kinda important to stop

Yup I bought take offs as well and upgraded to the SS master cylinder. Night and day difference in stopping power over the V6 brakes. In fact probably at least 80% of forum readers have done their upgrade this way. Not cheaping out when you buy high quality parts to begin with

[Tajefe Couple]

Originally Posted by Shawno72

Yup I bought take offs as well and upgraded to the SS master cylinder. Night and day difference in stopping power over the V6 brakes. In fact probably at least 80% of forum readers have done their upgrade this way. Not cheaping out when you buy high quality parts to begin with

What they said.
I got my set used with R1 drilled slotted rotors and racing pads for less than $500 from a member. I bought new SS lines, fluid, pads, bolts, front rebuild kit(didn't need it though seals looked perfect) and resurfaced the rotors. Still need to get around to getting an SS master cylinder. Have less than $600 in a full set of Brembos though. The rear calipers where even freshly powder coated and rebuilt so just cleaned the dust off them.
Conversion kit manual attached and a link to 01pewterz28 install thread with lots of pics from the job.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...brembo+upgrade

[ev_santillano]

Will the ss brembo calipers fit on any v6 rotor? I've been looking at a set of slotted rotors for my car but Im also looking to buy used ss calipers. Will I have to start looking at ss rotors in the aftermarket?

[DSX_Camaro]

Oh, if you do an SS brake conversion you have to have 20" wheels (19 MIGHT suffice)

[Lil' Nasty]

Originally Posted by ev_santillano

Will the ss brembo calipers fit on any v6 rotor? I've been looking at a set of slotted rotors for my car but Im also looking to buy used ss calipers. Will I have to start looking at ss rotors in the aftermarket?

I would recommend getting ss rotors...even look at barely used ss rotors for a more cost effective option. I don't think it would be a good idea to put the 4 piston caliper on a smaller surface area v6 rotor.

Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Oh, if you do an SS brake conversion you have to have 20" wheels (19 MIGHT suffice)

I read where a few members said the 1lt 19 inch Factory wheel will work.

[ev_santillano]

what about an 18" by 8.5 corvette rim? Ive been looking at set for some time now. maybe add a spacer? Ive read somewhere on here that some have fit these calipers in 18'' and 17'' but I dont know how true that is.