Brakes - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

stovt001 · 03-16-2009, 08:23 PM

The braking distance 60-0 is listed as 125 feet. That's not bad, but not great either. In fact it was the only spec I wasn't blown away by today. Do you think that's a good figure, or possibly erring on the side of conservative? Luckily, with only one mildly disappointing stat, it shouldn't be too hard to focus any upgrades on the brakes and bring those distances down a notch.

zebra · 03-16-2009, 08:41 PM

if it's a huge issue for you, swapping the SS brakes (along with wheels that will fit them) onto the V6 or the CTS-V brakes onto the SS should be no problem

stovt001 · 03-16-2009, 08:46 PM

Not a huge issue, and frankly not too surprising. It seems to me GM tends to favor longer brake life over ultimate stopping power, which is good for the average consumer. After I wear the first set of pads down maybe I'll replace them with something a tad more aggressive. No big deal at all.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-17-2009, 01:23 AM

You are right i have 195,000 mi on my OEM pad's

TJ91 · 03-17-2009, 01:27 AM

Was that for the 6?
For the SS, i was hoping for better. The Chally, which i know isnt great, got better then that
But then agian it is that fat!
Lmao today some guy in a Black challenger was leaning over to stare at the parking lot witht the Camaros, cant wait until i pull next to one at a light

joepitt · 03-17-2009, 06:28 AM

Just as important as stopping distance is fading, especially for folks doing lots of mountain driving. I grew up in Colorado and many people use just their brakes, not lower gears, when coming down the mountains. Remember, most of the Camaro buyers, in the long term, won't be gearheads.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-17-2009, 09:04 AM

4000lbs... stopping from 60 mph in 125 feet.... not bad in my book.

could aways be better.... for a price

MerlinZero · 03-17-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

if it's a huge issue for you, swapping the SS brakes (along with wheels that will fit them) onto the V6 or the CTS-V brakes onto the SS should be no problem

Can you imagine the cost though? going from the 4 pot brimbos to the 6 pot? thats probably a 3000 upgrade...

zebra · 03-17-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinZero

Can you imagine the cost though? going from the 4 pot brimbos to the 6 pot? thats probably a 3000 upgrade...

he never mentioned cost being an issue...

zebra · 03-17-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

Was that for the 6?
For the SS, i was hoping for better. The Chally, which i know isnt great, got better then that
But then agian it is that fat!
Lmao today some guy in a Black challenger was leaning over to stare at the parking lot witht the Camaros, cant wait until i pull next to one at a light

that sounds like the figure for the V6. the SS should be under 117ft (straight from Al).
watch at 1:35

cheesesauce · 03-17-2009, 10:40 AM

I believe the OP is misinformed. That is probably for the V6.

Quote:

Both versions of the V8 Camaro SS pull a maximum 0.90 g on the skid pad. Four-piston Brembo brakes help stop the Camaro SS in 117 feet.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129496

1_2Many · 03-17-2009, 10:59 AM

And that 117 would be even shorter with a lighter wheel. Those 20's probably weigh a good 30 lbs each.

Crowley · 03-17-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesesauce

I believe the OP is misinformed. That is probably for the V6.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129496

From this thread .. it states 123ft for the V8 ..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15570

Crowley

cheesesauce · 03-17-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

From this thread .. it states 123ft for the V8 ..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15570

Crowley

So is it 125, 123, or 117 feet lol.

03-16-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Brakes The braking distance 60-0 is listed as 125 feet. That's not bad, but not great either. In fact it was the only spec I wasn't blown away by today. Do you think that's a good figure, or possibly erring on the side of conservative? Luckily, with only one mildly disappointing stat, it shouldn't be too hard to focus any upgrades on the brakes and bring those distances down a notch. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-16-2009, 08:41 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	if it's a huge issue for you, swapping the SS brakes (along with wheels that will fit them) onto the V6 or the CTS-V brakes onto the SS should be no problem __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

03-16-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Not a huge issue, and frankly not too surprising. It seems to me GM tends to favor longer brake life over ultimate stopping power, which is good for the average consumer. After I wear the first set of pads down maybe I'll replace them with something a tad more aggressive. No big deal at all. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

03-17-2009, 06:28 AM	#6
joepitt Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro, 2017 Acura Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 467	Just as important as stopping distance is fading, especially for folks doing lots of mountain driving. I grew up in Colorado and many people use just their brakes, not lower gears, when coming down the mountains. Remember, most of the Camaro buyers, in the long term, won't be gearheads. __________________ 2016 2SS, Auto, Garnet Red, Black Interior, Magnetic Ride, Performance Exhaust, and Nav. Past highlights: 2013 2LT/RS, 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

03-17-2009, 10:59 AM	#12
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	And that 117 would be even shorter with a lighter wheel. Those 20's probably weigh a good 30 lbs each. __________________ We are the early orderers...we are GM's voluntary guinea pigs and their free source of feedback. How will we be thanked?

03-17-2009, 01:23 AM	#4
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	You are right i have 195,000 mi on my OEM pad's

03-17-2009, 01:27 AM	#5
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	Was that for the 6? For the SS, i was hoping for better. The Chally, which i know isnt great, got better then that But then agian it is that fat! Lmao today some guy in a Black challenger was leaning over to stare at the parking lot witht the Camaros, cant wait until i pull next to one at a light

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