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So there is no GM parts upgrade for the rear caliper yet?

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Old 11-04-2011, 11:58 PM
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Default So there is no GM parts upgrade for the rear caliper yet?

Jus' toying with the thought of upgrading the front calipers to some CTS-V ones but don't like the idea of leaving in the factory rears. Has there been a replacement for the rears that I have overlooked?
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Well the front brakes do about 90% of the work and, if you ask any of the road race guys, the rears are actually a pretty solid caliper for it job. While I will agree that I don't like the idea either, many companies that make BBK for the car completely overlook the rears because they can create a well-balanced system and still use the factory rears.
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I'm not concerned with the performance aspect of the rear caliper, it's mostly cosmetic. Having some kind BBK in the rear will complete the look.
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Baer brakes makes a set up

I am selling my Baer six piston bbk for the front
and I know they make a six piston for the rear.
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Originally Posted by 69TA
Baer brakes makes a set up

I am selling my Baer six piston bbk for the front
and I know they make a six piston for the rear.
I want to add that while performance isn't a concern and the sole reason for upgrading the rear calipers is mostly cosmetic, . . money is a concern!
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Haha, well check out Baer and Wilwood. I believe they make rears at a decent price. Any fixed rear caliper is going to be expensive, though.
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You can do upgraded Corvette styles for the rear.. check out Kore 3 stuff



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