So this has been brought up by me before and I've been thinking about it again....I know I know....
Anyways, the theory is that the 06-07 CTS-V, G8 GXP, and '10 Camaro SS calipers (which are all identical) will fit our car. We know it will fit our car cause these calipers fit the F-body's without modification and we use F-body calipers without any modification as well (with the spacers). So with that said, we know the theory is correct. F-body guys have confirmed the Bracket Bolts are the same thread pattern and the banjo bolts are the same as that of the F-body calipers as well. SO we know these calipers can work.
Now here's where we get tricky....We need a rotor. A 14" rotor with 1.25" thickness and using a 5x114.3 (or 5x115) bolt pattern and the correct offset as well. The closest I think I have found are the Baer 2-piece rotors from a Ford Mustang setup. Now we don't have to have 2 piece, but I suggest 2 piece mainly because its a lot of weight when you get that size and our trannies are weak enough. Here is the part number for the rotor is question 261026.
Here are the links for some resources:
F-body's using the Calipers:
CTS-V Brake Install w/ Pics - LS1TECH
Apparently a W-body did do this...with no explanation and some really tiny ass pictures, so it seems like a farce to me:
Z06 front brake conversion on GXP - Page 7 - LS1TECH
So we got the details out of the way....Lets talk about the calipers.
There was a time when ShopGMParts sold the calipers for $80 a caliper...NICE, but that no longer is happening (CTS-V calipers are out of production now), and they were selling these calipers for about $150 at one time...but that ain't happenin' now either. So this is the best I could find so far on ebay:
2010 Camaro SS Brembo Brake calipers - eBay (item 330526146108 end time Feb-11-11 16:01:13 PST)
and these guys have them too but with rotors (I got a quote for half the shipping but same price for just calipers no rotors):
2008-09 Pontiac G8 BREMBO Front Brake Kit - eBay (item 320615020791 end time Feb-06-11 17:45:52 PST)
So I have done some Searching for the calipers on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market and have come up with 2 calipers for $75 a piece + shipping.
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Okay so now the Rotors....
These Rotors meet all the sizing requirements that I can find and seem to be about the best fit solution (even though they do go against my whole thing about drilled rotors, I'm waiting for someone to notice *cough*). With all that said these seem to be the best option.
The Cheapest I have found so far is
Baer Brakes EradiSpeed-Plus Two Brake Rotors
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Basic Pricing:
Calipers - $385
Rotors - $539
SS Lines - $61
Pads (Hawk HPS, sorry I have a Fetish with Hawk Pads) - $124
Total - $1,109
So what I am looking for is you guys to give me some feedback and keep an eye out for any of this stuff for a cheaper price. If we can get the price down a bit more within a decent range, I would be willing to do this.
Let the fun begin.
Originally Posted by RedDawnGXP
