2010 Camaro SS Brembos on a 4th gen?
08-19-2010, 09:00 AM
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Don't even bother trying to get a fixed caliper on an axle with c-clips. the axle shaft moves in and out as your corner, and the floating caliper moves to allow this.
A fixed caliper will just get the pads pushed back into the caliper, causing a long brake pedal the first time you hit the brakes.
Not worth it IMO.
A fixed caliper will just get the pads pushed back into the caliper, causing a long brake pedal the first time you hit the brakes.
Not worth it IMO.
08-19-2010, 03:10 PM
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Don't even bother trying to get a fixed caliper on an axle with c-clips. the axle shaft moves in and out as your corner, and the floating caliper moves to allow this.
A fixed caliper will just get the pads pushed back into the caliper, causing a long brake pedal the first time you hit the brakes.
Not worth it IMO.
A fixed caliper will just get the pads pushed back into the caliper, causing a long brake pedal the first time you hit the brakes.
Not worth it IMO.
On a side note I went to the dealership today and the parts guys is even swapping the Z51 rotors for the Z06 rotors. Should have them next week.
08-20-2010, 02:56 AM
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you guys i need your help.. im trying to do this swap for the ls4 community and the rest of the w bodies.. im trying to fit the camaro ss front brembos on a 2006 impala ss and so far the bolts match up but like said previously i guess the calipers were mad for a 14 inch rotor so they kinda dont cover all the surface area on the rotor so what do you guys suggest having a custom rotor and hat designed or is there a 14 inch rotor that has the same size and offset and some how same bolt pattern to work. cause right now im stumped! any help is really appreciated. thanks
08-20-2010, 08:07 PM
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08-20-2010, 08:14 PM
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08-20-2010, 11:10 PM
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WOW on Brembo GT pricing for 4th Gens, are they REALLY worth all that?
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/Che...80dd331d41b4f2
$2875.50
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/Che...80dd331d41b4f2
$2875.50
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08-22-2010, 09:16 AM
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08-28-2010, 04:23 PM
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Small update. I had a little time today to test fit the rotor and caliper with my wheels.
Looks like I will need about a 15mm hub adapter to get enough clearance which is what I figured. So once the hub adapter shows up and my flynbye brakes arrive I can bolt it together for real!
Here are a couple pics :
Looks like I will need about a 15mm hub adapter to get enough clearance which is what I figured. So once the hub adapter shows up and my flynbye brakes arrive I can bolt it together for real!
Here are a couple pics :
08-28-2010, 10:40 PM
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08-29-2010, 10:18 PM
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Would a c-clip eliminator upgrade solve this problem? Or am I stuck with getting a 9-inch if I really want those sweet looking fixed caliper Brembos?
On a side note I went to the dealership today and the parts guys is even swapping the Z51 rotors for the Z06 rotors. Should have them next week.
On a side note I went to the dealership today and the parts guys is even swapping the Z51 rotors for the Z06 rotors. Should have them next week.
08-30-2010, 09:46 AM
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All the c-clip eliminators I've seen have had a disclaimer that says "not for street use". Apparently they cannot hold the bearings in place when there are lateral g-forces involved, such as going around a corner. They are only useful for the dragstrip, where you are only going in a straight line.