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Thread: Better Brakes On A Budget

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    It will probably be a week or two before the brakes get done.
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    Is that a GXP diffuser I see mixed in with the brake stuff
    2009.5 PBM GT
    PatG Tune, Kooks Mids, Roto-fab w/HSRK
    BMR & Crazy Paul stuff

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    Why yes it is

    Finally got tired of cleaning that honeycomb mess in the back lol
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    So what was the final combination you went with front and rear for calipers/rotors/pads? Final cost?
    2009.1 White Hot GT - Sport package
    Pat G tune, Solo Mach catback, K&N drop-in, UPR catch can,
    Camaro Midnight Silver 20's, DDM 5000k HID's, GXP diffuser,
    20% tint, custom Holden center caps, Holden badges,
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    Quote Originally Posted by JSGT09 View Post
    So what was the final combination you went with front and rear for calipers/rotors/pads? Final cost?

    Russell G8 SS Brake Hose Kit P/N - RUS692210 - $125
    Russell speed bleeders P/N - RUS639560 - $20 (2 pair at $10 each)

    Front Calipers 2004-2007 CTS-V Brembo (G8GT Upgrade) (4 piston front)
    Front Caliper - P/N 89047726 - ($156.73)
    Front Caliper - P/N 89047727 - ($154.20)
    Caliper pin kit - P/N 89047711 - ($35.89 shipped ea; 2 required)
    CTS-V Caliper bolts - P/N 18041878 - $4.49 ea (4 required)

    Front (2004-2007 CTS-V Brembo Upgrade) Brake Rotors (355mmx32mm)
    OEM P/N - 92245928 - $79.19 ea

    Front (2004-2007 CTS-V Brembo Upgrade) Brake Pads
    Bendix CQ Front Ceramic Brake Pad P/N D1050; Length=5.19; Plate=.200 - $38.79

    Rear Rotors
    OEM Rear rotor P/N 92170766 - $79.98 ea

    Rear Brake Pads
    Bendix CQ Rear Ceramic Brake Pad P/N D1352 - $42.95
    I got everything above.

    Total cost was around 1g.
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    Congrats Shawn! Enjoy.

    Next weekend I'm powder coating my calipers a cool color that I'll show everybody later and I'm replacing the pads while they're apart. I went with the EBC Reds. The EBC Yellows were overkill for my DD.

    Again, can't wait to hear your feedback about the CTS parts on your car!
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    if i went this direction, i would still like to use my full size spare. Can we get a spacer that would work with stock 19 and studs?

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    A 5mm spacer may allow the proper clearance with the stock wheels.

    I believe stock GXP wheels will clear as well.
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    Hey, If someone has the spacers, I will be willing to buy a set! I have 2 sets of 18" and one set of 19" (that are just a shade too close). Spacers will do me a world of good. I have seen 1/2" wheel hub spacers that bolt on. I just think that would look bad, be dangerous, not work without more mods ect. So, I am afraid to try them. Help me out folks. Thanks
    09 Sport Metallic Red G8 GT, Livernois Tune, AR 1 7/8 LT headers with HPC coating, RotoFab CAI, Brembo Brakes, Front Grill Cutaway, GXP Diffuser, Oil catch can (DuclosBrosRacing design) Custom logo Embriodery on headrests Sirius Radio Module




    !!!!!AND A BRAND SPANKING NEW ENGINE AT 35K!!!!!

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    Looks like the install will get done tonight, pics to follow
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