Better Brakes On A Budget

[SRG963]

Ordered everything from Greg at Pace Performance (-Pads), here's my list.

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

The front brakes get upgraded a bit.
*This upgrade requires aftermarket wheels or wheel spacers to clear the larger calipers.

Front Calipers (2007 CTS-V Brembo (G8GT Upgrade to 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 Camaro Brake Rotors (2007 CTS-V Brembo Upgrade)
OEM P/N - 92245928 - $79.19 ea

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


Retaining the parking brake, upgrading to ceramic pads on the rear.

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






Other Options

2004-2007 CTS-V Brembo (G8GT Upgrade) (4 piston front)
GXP Caliper bolts - P/N 92139080 - (4 required)

GXP (CTS-V 04-07 Upgraded) Front Rotor Options
OEM Front GXP Rotors P/N - 92213817

GXP (CTS-V 04-07 Upgraded) Front Pad Options
CENTRIC Posi-Quiet Ceramic w/Shims P/N - (ebaY)

GT/GXP Rear Rotor Options
CENTRIC Rotor P/N - 12062113
AC Delco Durastop P/N - 19241807
Raybestos P/N - 580724 - (rockauto)

GT/GXP Rear Pad Options
OEM P/N - 92250968
CENTRIC Posi-Quiet Ceramic with Shims P/N - 105.13520

[AVIDMOTION]

I did the Russel brake lines, dot 4 syn fluid change x2, Bendix ceramic brake pads. I like the firmer feel of the brake lines, slightly noticeable. The Bendix feel exactly like stock and work well, I thought for stock brakes mine works fine for my driving. I heard from several places the raybes Advanced Technology pads were disappointing. I will prob keep the Bendix pads in rear and upgrade the front pads to something sexy but not eat my rotors(My fav pad they dont make for our car Performance friction carbon metallic)I will try the bobcats or something well known that wont eat my rotors but are a real upgrade.
Honestly i would just use the OEM brembo pad that they use on the cts v for yo,. seems to work well.

[DVDDave]

Don't go with the with the "Raybestos Advanced Technology Pads"......

They fell apart on me after a few thousand miles and I didn't even abuse them.....I went with the Autozone Ceramic Pads and they are great, don't know if they make them for the CTS-V....

[SRG963]

Thanks guys, taking Raybestos off the list

[BlackGT5]

What are you looking for out of your front brakes? Higher friction which will come with more dust and noise or sacrifice some friction but get less dust and noise?

[SRG963]

She gets driven daily, around 25k a year, and maybe a little autocross action here and there. I'm fine with the way she brakes currently. I'm running Bendix Ceramic pads up front now, which provide less dust compared to the OEM pads. I believe I'll be sticking with Ceramic pads all around.

[Seattle09GT]

Will the CTS-V calipers fit in the 19" stock rims - non GXP

[BlackGT5]

She gets driven daily, around 25k a year, and maybe a little autocross action here and there. I'm fine with the way she brakes currently. I'm running Bendix Ceramic pads up front now, which provide less dust compared to the OEM pads. I believe I'll be sticking with Ceramic pads all around.

Okay. PM coming your way.

Another question. For the number you have listed as caliper bolt (P/N 18041878), has that been verified? I show that as being the wheel stud. I show the caliper to knuckle bolts as being 18060356.

[00 Trans Ram]

No need to buy $150 brake lines. I bought lines yesterday for about $80. I'll be supplying part numbers tomorrow once I ensure fitment tonight. Basically, for the front at least, you buy 21" long lines at $12, banjo fittings for $8 and -4 to clip fittings for $7. Put it all together, and you have SS lines for half the price.

[Greg@PacePerformance]

Front Caliper - P/N 89047726 ($165.19 shipped) $156.73
Front Caliper - P/N 89047727 ($162.53 shipped) - $154.20
Caliper pin kit - P/N 89047711 ($44.46 shipped ea; 2 required) - $35.89
Caliper bolt - P/N 18041878 ($4.72 shipped; 4 required) - $4.49 ea

Front (CTS-V Calipers) Brake Rotors (355mmx32mm)
OEM Pontiac G8 GXP or Camaro Front Rotors - P/N 92213817 - $88.59 - $79.19

Need help deciding between the items below. Opinions welcome.

Front (CTS-V Calipers) Brake Pads
OEM 2007 - Cadillac - CTS-V front pads - $99.93 -
OEM pad is 89047725 - $115.31
AC Delco pad choices
Delco advantage - 19285976 - $30.60
Durastop semi met - 19137367 - $45.54
Durastop Ceramic - 19241441 - $51.54
I can match or beat the Russell prices also so you can save on shipping.
Why does anyone check anywhere else for GM parts???