Front caliper hanging up!
10-25-2009, 08:23 PM
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Front caliper hanging up! Ugh. I think my front driver side caliper is hanging up on me. Are these things as expensive to replace as they look - and is it smart to pick up just one? Should I get a pair? I've been noticing quite a bit more brake dust on that particular wheel since I got the V back in April, but just today I started to hear the wear sensor. I took a peek, and it looks like I had better hurry up while I can still get the rotor turned. I've hard Hawk make a good pad - any other suggestions on this?
10-25-2009, 09:15 PM
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on gm parts direct there not to expensive at all good luck!
89047727 CTS-V Caliper - $130 ish
89047726 CTS-V Caliper $130 ish
25940447 CTS-V Front Brake Pad Set - $228.26
89047727 CTS-V Caliper - $130 ish
89047726 CTS-V Caliper $130 ish
25940447 CTS-V Front Brake Pad Set - $228.26
10-25-2009, 10:25 PM
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10-25-2009, 10:44 PM
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Last time I had a caliper hang on my fbody, I was able just to buy the bracket with the sliders through a junk yard in alabama that specializes in fbodys...the only other choice is the whole caliper through the dealer. It was only 3 years old at the time so maybe there are some junk yards with V's in them now. Maybe try to find someone parting a V instead of buying the whole caliper.
10-26-2009, 08:31 AM
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^^^thanks - i found one place parting out a V but it was for the entire brake set - rotors and all on ebay. i've seen 'em from time to time but not usually single ones.
do you guys/gals know if calipers are one of those things that should be replaced in pairs?
do you guys/gals know if calipers are one of those things that should be replaced in pairs?
10-26-2009, 12:05 PM
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Not necessary in pairs but you can usually find good deals on ebay. I sold a pair of brand new front V calipers on ebay a few months ago for $180. Thats all they went for.
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10-26-2009, 08:41 PM
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Not sure what causes that with a Brembo, but since you don't have a bracket and guide pins like an Fbody does, its not the same problem.
GM does sell rebuild parts for CTSV brembos, I just rebuilt an entire caliper for a customer after coating it that had bad seals and boots. One part number was for the 4 pistons and seals, and the other part number was for 4 dust boots. If you aren't comfortable rebuilding it, I can do it for you if you want to send it. I can get the rebuilds on major discount as well.
That is assuming its the boots and/or seals causing the problem.
GM does sell rebuild parts for CTSV brembos, I just rebuilt an entire caliper for a customer after coating it that had bad seals and boots. One part number was for the 4 pistons and seals, and the other part number was for 4 dust boots. If you aren't comfortable rebuilding it, I can do it for you if you want to send it. I can get the rebuilds on major discount as well.
That is assuming its the boots and/or seals causing the problem.
10-28-2009, 02:19 AM
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Not sure what causes that with a Brembo, but since you don't have a bracket and guide pins like an Fbody does, its not the same problem.
GM does sell rebuild parts for CTSV brembos, I just rebuilt an entire caliper for a customer after coating it that had bad seals and boots. One part number was for the 4 pistons and seals, and the other part number was for 4 dust boots. If you aren't comfortable rebuilding it, I can do it for you if you want to send it. I can get the rebuilds on major discount as well.
That is assuming its the boots and/or seals causing the problem.
GM does sell rebuild parts for CTSV brembos, I just rebuilt an entire caliper for a customer after coating it that had bad seals and boots. One part number was for the 4 pistons and seals, and the other part number was for 4 dust boots. If you aren't comfortable rebuilding it, I can do it for you if you want to send it. I can get the rebuilds on major discount as well.
That is assuming its the boots and/or seals causing the problem.
X2. They are fixed calipers and I'm sure SilverGhost's rebuild kit will cure the prob and this will be a cheaper solution than a new caliper although they aren't too expensive. A new sets of pads is def in order though lol.
10-28-2009, 02:45 AM
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SG,
Are rebuilds necessary after PC'ing the calipers? I'd love to get mine PC'd but don't want to have to mess with rebuilding them afterwards....unless they're cheap to rebuild.
Are rebuilds necessary after PC'ing the calipers? I'd love to get mine PC'd but don't want to have to mess with rebuilding them afterwards....unless they're cheap to rebuild.
10-29-2009, 07:06 AM
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But I second on the rebuild less money and not too difficult. I rebuilt the caliper on my old Porsche. Getting the pistons out might be a challange. 4 vs 2 on my old Porsche.
Disassembly Procedure
Caution: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in serious injury.
89047726 rh
But I second on the rebuild less money and not too difficult. I rebuilt the caliper on my old Porsche. Getting the pistons out might be a challange. 4 vs 2 on my old Porsche.
Disassembly Procedure
Caution: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in serious injury.
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10-29-2009, 08:26 PM
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But I second on the rebuild less money and not too difficult. I rebuilt the caliper on my old Porsche. Getting the pistons out might be a challange. 4 vs 2 on my old Porsche.
Disassembly Procedure
Caution: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in serious injury.
89047726 rh
But I second on the rebuild less money and not too difficult. I rebuilt the caliper on my old Porsche. Getting the pistons out might be a challange. 4 vs 2 on my old Porsche.
Disassembly Procedure
Caution: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston in order to catch or protect the piston while applying compressed air. This could result in serious injury.
10-30-2009, 07:29 PM
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el cheepo as in ..."Built to last! Duramax!". Can you say spongy? No where near the bite of the Brembo pads but it'll have to do for now. $55 with a lifetime warranty. The guy said I can come replace 'em every 6 month if I wanted to...
