11-23-2011, 07:02 AM | #1 |
Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 723
|
CTS-V caliper upgrade on Forgeline wheels
Ran out of brakes at the track yesterday and am looking at upgrading to the CTS-V calipers up front. My forgelines are 20x10.5 up front and Dave made the offset at +30. Will the larger CTS-V calipers clear the wheel if my offset is +30? What does the offset need to be for the calipers to clear? I'm afraid that there will be clearance issues between the caliper and the wheel...
Thanks! |
11-23-2011, 08:14 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Westchester NY
Posts: 990
|
We just did one of these conversions i think you wont have a problem since the OEm 4 piston has a pretty decent profile. I think youll be ok. if you need a measurement from the hub to the face of the caliper i can take one off our CTSV this week for you.
|
11-23-2011, 08:16 AM | #3 |
Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008
Location: OK
Posts: 14,765
|
Offset wouldn't be a problem, as long as the spokes clear the side of the caliper.
Offset doesn't affect clearance as long as the hub isn't milled to change it. Were the hubs milled?
__________________
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views |
11-23-2011, 08:18 AM | #4 |
Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 723
|
that measurement would be excellent. THANKS!!
Forgeline mills the hubs... That's how Dave created the +30 offset for my GA3R's. The clearance with the stock calipers up front with the spokes on the GA3R looks fairly tight and I'm afraid that the extra size might create rubbing on the back of the spokes. |
11-23-2011, 09:17 AM | #5 |
Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 723
|
what's the width difference b/t the stock SS brembo calipers and the CTS-V calipers? Does anyone have that measurement?
I've got maybe 1/4-1/3 inch of space between the caliper and spoke on my GA3R's... |
11-23-2011, 04:13 PM | #6 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
Relax. They will fit.
|
11-23-2011, 05:26 PM | #7 |
Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008
Location: OK
Posts: 14,765
|
There ya go... straight from the man
__________________
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views |
11-23-2011, 06:11 PM | #8 |
Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 723
|
thanks Pete.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk |
11-23-2011, 09:30 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Westchester NY
Posts: 990
|
the extra size is more in length than width. it will fit. you can always buy one caliper, test fit and if you had issues return it, they are not too expensive
|
11-24-2011, 08:46 AM | #10 |
Snark snark snark
Drives: RX350 Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: 3L Hell
Posts: 555
|
Define ran out of brake. What pads and rotors are you using. How much cooling are you running?
__________________
What is this, CorvetteForum Lite?
|
11-25-2011, 11:51 AM | #11 |
Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS 429 LSX/F1X Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Sandy, UT
Posts: 429
|
Went out and got a few measurements the other day, they seem to be very close to the same size as the stock Brembo's, as far as height off rotor is concerned.
|
11-25-2011, 12:00 PM | #12 | |
Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 723
|
Quote:
I was running a track that's heavy on brakes and tyres. The stock SS brakes weren't doing the trick so I'm upgrading to the CTS-V 6 pistons up front with DTC 30 pads (F) and HP plus in the rear... |
|
11-25-2011, 12:01 PM | #13 |
Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 723
|
Thanks Jeremy -
|
11-25-2011, 12:32 PM | #14 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
The CTS-Vs are nothing short of AMAZING with Cobalt Friction XR1 compound front and XR2 compound rear. They are a dedicated track pad that squeal like a stuck pig but they perform. They aren't cheap, but I think they are the best.
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Savini Wheels -Beware! | Dr Jkel | Vendor and Seller review / feedback / experiences | 661 | 08-01-2014 06:41 PM |
HOT WHEELS CAMARO CONCEPT SEMA 2011 Debut | tribone | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 116 | 02-20-2014 03:08 AM |
ROTORA BIG BRAKE KITS 4-12 PISTONS/ 15" & 16" ROTORS SPECIAL | ADKINS PERFORMANCE | Suspension / Chassis / Brakes | 0 | 08-03-2010 12:08 PM |
SLP 2010 Camaro ZL575 supercharged -- unique aero parts & "SS" on grill | nUcLeArEnVoY | Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery | 129 | 04-22-2010 02:59 PM |