How Effective are the Brembo's on the V6? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BaylorCamaro · 04-26-2011, 01:28 PM

I have the entire front SS brake assembly (lines, rotors, calipers etc) on my car and I just bought the rear SS brake assembly. I can tell a huge difference with just the front brembo's but does anyone know how much more effective the entire system is on the V6? Stock for stock the SS out brakes the V6 but when you put the SS brake assembly on the V6 I'm sure it will swing in favor for the V6. I'm just curious if anyone has done any testing or has any info.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 04-26-2011, 02:21 PM

As I recall from a review or two, the SS only stops a couple feet short of the V6 anyway - there's less fade with the Brembos and with them, you'd probably leap-frog the SS by another couple feet, but you're still talking a hefty chunk of change for just a couple feet. So the question is, is it really worth it to you?

BaylorCamaro · 04-26-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazerbrainz2k3

As I recall from a review or two, the SS only stops a couple feet short of the V6 anyway - there's less fade with the Brembos and with them, you'd probably leap-frog the SS by another couple feet, but you're still talking a hefty chunk of change for just a couple feet. So the question is, is it really worth it to you?

$600 for the entire SS brake assembly I'd say so.

Lazerbrainz2k3 · 04-26-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

$600 for the entire SS brake assembly I'd say so.

Then that's all that matters.

Bourgui · 04-26-2011, 02:28 PM

I can't give you a omparison between Front only and Front + Back as I installed them all at the same time, along with braided-steel lines.

The braking is much improved on a track - I've never had to use them to their fullest on the road yet, and I hope I never have to! On a track, I was able to brake later before the corners - and I still haven't found the limit, I was going progressively and still had some margin by the time the weekend was over.
There's still some brake-fade, but much less than before, and it seemed to be limited, consistent and predictable.

Can't go wrong with that mod!

Bourgui · 04-26-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

$600 for the entire SS brake assembly I'd say so.

Not to mention, those extra feet might save your Camaro or even you someday. Useful both for daily and performance driving, that's why it was my first mod!

CamaroFreako · 04-26-2011, 02:35 PM

My normal brakes does the Job, the SS need the Brembo because of the power
which the V6 doesn't have

which makes the Brembo brakes not so necessary

My opinion anyway

jdenotter · 04-26-2011, 02:37 PM

I would say for racing do the upgrade. The V6 brakes suck when it comes to driving them hard.

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BaylorCamaro · 04-26-2011, 02:40 PM

Bourgui do you have a link to the braided steel lines you bought for the Brembo's, think i might go ahead and buy those too.

camarowa · 04-26-2011, 02:41 PM

One of the best upgrades I have done to my car; shorter stopping distance, better brake feel and no more fade.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-26-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

Bourgui do you have a link to the braided steel lines you bought for the Brembo's, think i might go ahead and buy those too.

I bought the Pedders lines from Wretched Motorsports when I did the upgrade.

Bourgui · 04-26-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

Bourgui do you have a link to the braided steel lines you bought for the Brembo's, think i might go ahead and buy those too.

Sure thing, I got them from IPS motorsports (they have a rep on this forum).
Here's a link: http://www.ipsmotorsports.net/produc...oducts_id=4310

Beauwulf · 04-26-2011, 06:39 PM

Actually, the V6 stops 6 feet shorter than the SS in mag tests and by GM specs. But, like others have mentioned, they won't do it as many times in a row. I love the Brembo mod myself! With braided lines and GOOD brake fluid it gives much better feel and control (read modulation) to the braking! I'm using ATE Blue ($13/liter). It takes a little over 1 liter to do the whole system. Now if I can just get these EBC Blue NDX pads to work right... I think I have them figured out now so, we'll see.

CRChevy · 04-26-2011, 06:55 PM

There have been ss owners who downgrade to v6 brakes

04-26-2011, 01:28 PM	#1
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	How Effective are the Brembo's on the V6? I have the entire front SS brake assembly (lines, rotors, calipers etc) on my car and I just bought the rear SS brake assembly. I can tell a huge difference with just the front brembo's but does anyone know how much more effective the entire system is on the V6? Stock for stock the SS out brakes the V6 but when you put the SS brake assembly on the V6 I'm sure it will swing in favor for the V6. I'm just curious if anyone has done any testing or has any info. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

04-26-2011, 02:28 PM	#5
Bourgui Drives: 1LT/RS, VR, GFX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 333	I can't give you a omparison between Front only and Front + Back as I installed them all at the same time, along with braided-steel lines. The braking is much improved on a track - I've never had to use them to their fullest on the road yet, and I hope I never have to! On a track, I was able to brake later before the corners - and I still haven't found the limit, I was going progressively and still had some margin by the time the weekend was over. There's still some brake-fade, but much less than before, and it seemed to be limited, consistent and predictable. Can't go wrong with that mod! __________________ SS Brembo Brakes - Vararam Intake - RX Catch Can - AAC Interior Lighting - Cupholder Lighting - Drake Pedal Covers- Embroidered Headrests

04-26-2011, 02:37 PM	#8
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,778 View My Garage	I would say for racing do the upgrade. The V6 brakes suck when it comes to driving them hard. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

04-26-2011, 02:40 PM	#9
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Bourgui do you have a link to the braided steel lines you bought for the Brembo's, think i might go ahead and buy those too. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

04-26-2011, 02:41 PM	#10
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	One of the best upgrades I have done to my car; shorter stopping distance, better brake feel and no more fade. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

04-26-2011, 02:21 PM	#2
Lazerbrainz2k3 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS - M6, NPP, MRC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delco, PA Posts: 971	As I recall from a review or two, the SS only stops a couple feet short of the V6 anyway - there's less fade with the Brembos and with them, you'd probably leap-frog the SS by another couple feet, but you're still talking a hefty chunk of change for just a couple feet. So the question is, is it really worth it to you?

04-26-2011, 02:35 PM	#7
CamaroFreako KMK Drives: Slow V6 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 497	My normal brakes does the Job, the SS need the Brembo because of the power which the V6 doesn't have which makes the Brembo brakes not so necessary My opinion anyway

04-26-2011, 06:39 PM	#13
Beauwulf Drives: '10 LT RS A6 & '04 Acura RSX Type S Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,529	Actually, the V6 stops 6 feet shorter than the SS in mag tests and by GM specs. But, like others have mentioned, they won't do it as many times in a row. I love the Brembo mod myself! With braided lines and GOOD brake fluid it gives much better feel and control (read modulation) to the braking! I'm using ATE Blue ($13/liter). It takes a little over 1 liter to do the whole system. Now if I can just get these EBC Blue NDX pads to work right... I think I have them figured out now so, we'll see. __________________

04-26-2011, 06:55 PM	#14
CRChevy MARO MAN Drives: Orange 2010 Camaro 2RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baton Rouge , LA Posts: 511	There have been ss owners who downgrade to v6 brakes __________________ 2LT-RS/nitto invo/hankook venus/straight pipes/slp blackwing air filter/5% window tint all windows/3.00" tips/hood and hockey stripes

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