CTS-V brakes, something different
08-10-2008, 10:27 PM
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You would need longer custom lines for this install as the banjo fitting is a bit lower than the stock LS1 setup is, I can provide these. Again, fitment will depend on which wheels are used. The rears will not be a direct bolt on, totally custom setup. I have not yet looked into it as the front issues aren't ironed out.
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08-17-2008, 03:55 PM
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Well I had tried contacting Ed about dimensions on the CTS-V caliper that I could relay to CCW, but haven't heard anything back yet. Does anyone have this info by any chance? I'd be more than happy to be the first to try this on a 4th-gen, I just need to make sure that the wheels would be able to clear the calipers. Lines are the other thing I'm trying to figure out.
08-17-2008, 04:23 PM
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Stoptech makes a great product (using basically the same caliper), but is expensive...which defeats the purpose of the cts-v setup.
CCWs would be great, but again, it defeats the purpose of the cts-v. If you are going to shell out 4k for wheels to make a $600 brake kit work, why not just spend 2k on a brake kit that already works.
Well I had tried contacting Ed about dimensions on the CTS-V caliper that I could relay to CCW, but haven't heard anything back yet. Does anyone have this info by any chance? I'd be more than happy to be the first to try this on a 4th-gen, I just need to make sure that the wheels would be able to clear the calipers. Lines are the other thing I'm trying to figure out.
08-27-2008, 10:58 PM
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Stoptech makes a great product (using basically the same caliper), but is expensive...which defeats the purpose of the cts-v setup.
CCWs would be great, but again, it defeats the purpose of the cts-v. If you are going to shell out 4k for wheels to make a $600 brake kit work, why not just spend 2k on a brake kit that already works.
CCWs would be great, but again, it defeats the purpose of the cts-v. If you are going to shell out 4k for wheels to make a $600 brake kit work, why not just spend 2k on a brake kit that already works.
2) Brembo parts.
3) It's different.
still no word on which brake hoses are a direct bolt up? 
08-28-2008, 03:18 AM
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This document says otherwise:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/faqs.shtml#20
Here's a list of the replacement pad numbers and their intended use.
http://www.stoptech.com/products/BBK/st-40.htm
Just clarifying information.
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/faqs.shtml#20
Here's a list of the replacement pad numbers and their intended use.
http://www.stoptech.com/products/BBK/st-40.htm
Just clarifying information.
08-28-2008, 02:40 PM
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This document says otherwise:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/faqs.shtml#20
Here's a list of the replacement pad numbers and their intended use.
http://www.stoptech.com/products/BBK/st-40.htm
Just clarifying information.
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/faqs.shtml#20
Here's a list of the replacement pad numbers and their intended use.
http://www.stoptech.com/products/BBK/st-40.htm
Just clarifying information.
Go here to see the different pads available.
http://cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/brkpadspec.html
If you want to count them all up for both calipers, be my guest, but I'm going to say they are equally abundant.
Are you maybe thinking of the C6 Z06 vette calipers? Now they have a small number of pads to choose from since they were designed specifically for that caliper and both are still pretty new.
08-28-2008, 10:33 PM
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That document sys nothing of the sort. The CTS-V pads are just as common and have been out long before the CTS-V calipers were made.
Go here to see the different pads available.
http://cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/brkpadspec.html
If you want to count them all up for both calipers, be my guest, but I'm going to say they are equally abundant.
Are you maybe thinking of the C6 Z06 vette calipers? Now they have a small number of pads to choose from since they were designed specifically for that caliper and both are still pretty new.
Go here to see the different pads available.
http://cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/brkpadspec.html
If you want to count them all up for both calipers, be my guest, but I'm going to say they are equally abundant.
Are you maybe thinking of the C6 Z06 vette calipers? Now they have a small number of pads to choose from since they were designed specifically for that caliper and both are still pretty new.
There's also a mention of the pad manufacturer and/or part dealer discretion, which are factors concerning availability.
Basic point. The the FMSI standard is a significant factor concerning pad availability, and therefore caliper or brake kit brand name isn't the sole factor to determine pad availability with.
The above information should help everyone who reads this, regardless of what they should opt for.
Here's something else interesting: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherwise
So I am right that the document states "otherwise" because even though you and I agree it's about the same availability (give or take), it's still contrary to the statement I refuted earlier, therefore I am using correct english.
Just some more clarification.
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08-29-2008, 07:01 PM
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It makes sense, provided one who reads it has good reading comprehension. Between the CTS-V brembo, the Stoptech ST-40, and the C6 Z06 PBR calipers, availability will depend on which manufacturer decides to manufacture for which FMSI shape, which all three and many others have been designed around. I have confirmed availability through many auto parts dealers worldwide. Your link confirms the like, even though it conveys the information slightly differently, which again is "otherwise" to the statement I refuted from that earlier post.
There's also a mention of the pad manufacturer and/or part dealer discretion, which are factors concerning availability.
Basic point. The the FMSI standard is a significant factor concerning pad availability, and therefore caliper or brake kit brand name isn't the sole factor to determine pad availability with.
The above information should help everyone who reads this, regardless of what they should opt for.
There's also a mention of the pad manufacturer and/or part dealer discretion, which are factors concerning availability.
Basic point. The the FMSI standard is a significant factor concerning pad availability, and therefore caliper or brake kit brand name isn't the sole factor to determine pad availability with.
The above information should help everyone who reads this, regardless of what they should opt for.
08-29-2008, 09:37 PM
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You have to remember what site your on. Most folks here can't even spell comprehension. 
The C6 Z06 padlet design is only 2 or 3 years old, which is why there are NOT many choices out there. Plus they cost more when you have to buy 12 of them just for the front of the car.
Anyway, I don't think many people want to hear all about the pads.
The C6 Z06 padlet design is only 2 or 3 years old, which is why there are NOT many choices out there. Plus they cost more when you have to buy 12 of them just for the front of the car.
Anyway, I don't think many people want to hear all about the pads.
09-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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So, I just found out that the new camaro has the exact same brakes as the CTS-V with the same rotors just 5 bolt hats. I have it on good word that the rotors will fit on the 4th gen. Hopefully this will help you guys out.
