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CTS-V Calipers and 2010 Camaro SS Rotors
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CTS-V 6 piston rotor 09-10 looks to be 370mm = 14.5".
If it's not too expensive I might be able to match it up with the 4 piston calipers.
Nope, that 6 piston rotor is too thick for the 4 piston calipers.
Only problem, I can't find the OEM rotors. Dang!
Rock Auto shows them for $260ea. I wonder if that is correct?
iRotors $323pr
If it's not too expensive I might be able to match it up with the 4 piston calipers.
Nope, that 6 piston rotor is too thick for the 4 piston calipers.
Only problem, I can't find the OEM rotors. Dang!
Rock Auto shows them for $260ea. I wonder if that is correct?
iRotors $323pr
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I was told by the dealer that the 6 piston calipers are Chinese/taiwanese made.
Also, the way hydraulics works means that the slight offset of the rotor (not being centered between the caliper) won't cause the pads to wear unevenly. If the rotor Is flat, and the piston bores aren't warped, hydraulic pressure is applied evenly to the pistons. The pistons will have normal pressure being applied to the pads.
The 5g rotors is a solution to a problem that doesn't exists. If pads are wearing unevenly, there's an underlying cause, not offset.
The rotor bolt attaching it to the hub is pointless. That's something that foreign mfr's developed for the assembly line process. It serves no other purpose once the wheels are mounted. This bolt becomes a nuisance after the fact. Anyone and everyone who has ever done brake service on bolted/screwed rotors has cursed them due to the threads bein seized and the heads stripping out. As a result, these bolts are discarded upon the very first brake job.
Don't bother with this step.
Also, the way hydraulics works means that the slight offset of the rotor (not being centered between the caliper) won't cause the pads to wear unevenly. If the rotor Is flat, and the piston bores aren't warped, hydraulic pressure is applied evenly to the pistons. The pistons will have normal pressure being applied to the pads.
The 5g rotors is a solution to a problem that doesn't exists. If pads are wearing unevenly, there's an underlying cause, not offset.
The rotor bolt attaching it to the hub is pointless. That's something that foreign mfr's developed for the assembly line process. It serves no other purpose once the wheels are mounted. This bolt becomes a nuisance after the fact. Anyone and everyone who has ever done brake service on bolted/screwed rotors has cursed them due to the threads bein seized and the heads stripping out. As a result, these bolts are discarded upon the very first brake job.
Don't bother with this step.
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I was told by the dealer that the 6 piston calipers are Chinese/taiwanese made.
Also, the way hydraulics works means that the slight offset of the rotor (not being centered between the caliper) won't cause the pads to wear unevenly. If the rotor Is flat, and the piston bores aren't warped, hydraulic pressure is applied evenly to the pistons. The pistons will have normal pressure being applied to the pads.
The 5g rotors is a solution to a problem that doesn't exists. If pads are wearing unevenly, there's an underlying cause, not offset.
The rotor bolt attaching it to the hub is pointless. That's something that foreign mfr's developed for the assembly line process. It serves no other purpose once the wheels are mounted. This bolt becomes a nuisance after the fact. Anyone and everyone who has ever done brake service on bolted/screwed rotors has cursed them due to the threads bein seized and the heads stripping out. As a result, these bolts are discarded upon the very first brake job.
Don't bother with this step.
Also, the way hydraulics works means that the slight offset of the rotor (not being centered between the caliper) won't cause the pads to wear unevenly. If the rotor Is flat, and the piston bores aren't warped, hydraulic pressure is applied evenly to the pistons. The pistons will have normal pressure being applied to the pads.
The 5g rotors is a solution to a problem that doesn't exists. If pads are wearing unevenly, there's an underlying cause, not offset.
The rotor bolt attaching it to the hub is pointless. That's something that foreign mfr's developed for the assembly line process. It serves no other purpose once the wheels are mounted. This bolt becomes a nuisance after the fact. Anyone and everyone who has ever done brake service on bolted/screwed rotors has cursed them due to the threads bein seized and the heads stripping out. As a result, these bolts are discarded upon the very first brake job.
Don't bother with this step.
the CTS-V gen 2 calipers are Brembo and made in Italy
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the 2g-v brembos are a bit more than I choose to take on. the 1G-v brembos are more my speed... and at $130ish per, from my buddy at the dealer, seems like an amazing deal. especially since I paid $140ish for wilwoods on my Subaru... which are smaller pistons and only accommodate 13" rotors, not 14"
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17 x 9.5", no grinding, no spacer. the wheel was designed with the big brakes in mind. the wheel is a CTW-motorsports wheel. they are releasing a wheel for the 93-02 fbodies soon. it will fit everything but the absolute largest brake kits in the 17" barrel.
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Hello all - been a long time since I checked in. Was not getting any notifications.
Anyways I am still really happy with the mod and have almost completely forgot about the mod because it works so well.
When I did the mod with the CTS-V calipers I reused the factory bolts with no issues. If you use the camaro ss ones you do need to get bigger bolts as well as drill out the spindle where the caliper would mount since the bolts are much larger.
Anyways I am still really happy with the mod and have almost completely forgot about the mod because it works so well.
When I did the mod with the CTS-V calipers I reused the factory bolts with no issues. If you use the camaro ss ones you do need to get bigger bolts as well as drill out the spindle where the caliper would mount since the bolts are much larger.
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Spacer size is dependent on your Z06 wheels offset. On my car I'm running 56+ offset. If your number is lower you can use a smaller spacer, or you may not need one at all. I originally ordered a 6mm spacer but it wasn't enough, so I then ordered an 8mm from Motorsport-tech. Lightweight custom spacer machined to match your hub and bolt pattern. I highly recommend them.
After that, I knew I had to purchase longer wheel studs. I went with these 2.5 inch long ARP wheel studs (http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...th-pack-of-5-/).
After I got the old studs out with a sledge hammer and got the new ones pressed in, I placed the new setup with the 8mm spacers and it worked like a charm. It will be close, but since these are fixed calipers the gap tolerance between the spoke and caliper are tighter then floating calipers.
Anyways, they work great. This setup along with stainless steel lines are wonderful. It's a complete night and day difference over stock. Not to mention it looks awesome. I have pictures in my photo album.
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Thanks for the info.
I bought my calipers new and I know I need the pin kit thinking about going with the durastop pin kit as it's cheaper that the GM pin kit. Are the pad shims needed. I see that used caliper sets have these not see that on any of the part list here on the forum though.
I bought my calipers new and I know I need the pin kit thinking about going with the durastop pin kit as it's cheaper that the GM pin kit. Are the pad shims needed. I see that used caliper sets have these not see that on any of the part list here on the forum though.