gio89kid

Hello all,

I am looking to install the reman BREMBOs from your local auto parts store on my 2007 HHR 2LT 2.4L A/T 17” rims.

I just need a little help with a few things and want to make sure I have everything before I order anything.

The list:
rotors
pads
calipers
caliper pin kit
3mm wheel spacers
front brake lines that work with brembos
hub spacer

Questions:
Where can I purchase the hub spacer and is it necessary?
Do I need to change out the front brake lines?
The brake lines that it calls out at the auto parts store are shorter than the single piston brake lines, I have seen this part number 25954272 thrown around?
Do Wagner brake pads come with replacement pins and hardware needed like other pads do, so ordering the hardware is not needed?
Am I missing anything?

Reference link:
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brak...-06-2lt-41839/

Thank you

donbrew

If you get a "loaded" caliper it should include everything, sometimes even the bracket (which I think you need).

I don't know what the difference between hub spacer and wheel spacer is. The object is to make room for the larger caliper.

gio89kid

The hub spacer according to ZZP helps center the caliper over the rotor as some years have shorter spindles and it would create uneven wear on the pads.

The 3mm spacers then allow my 17” 2LT rims to work?

Hmm, what bracket?

Reference:

solman98

No bracket with the Brembo's, the caliper IS the bracket. The non Brembo SS brakes used a bracket and that is needed to do that conversion to a non SS HHR.

gio89kid

Yes, and I have the non Brembo SS bracket set up on the car now.

I have a 3mm spacer behind the rotor to bring it out a bit and then some small washers to bring out the caliper.

The reason I did that is because when I first installed them they were rubbing.

so I am hoping that means I have the larger spindles and there is no need for the hub spacer? I would rather have the hub spacer and not need it though, then need it and not have it?

Unless someone can confirm it fits on a 2007 2LT no modification to hub?

donbrew

The answers are probably in the 500 result from typing "brembo" into the search; I'm not doing it so I will let you spend your time on it.

gio89kid

Yes there is a lot of info on SS upgrades but only one on a LT upgrade with 17” rims.

I just want to make sure before I buy a bunch of parts.

gio89kid

It looks like the 2007 2LT brake lines will work fine?
They are longer then the 2008 SS brembo brake lines and have the same banjo fitting.

I am hoping the MX1379 Wagner brake pads come with all the required hardware to install the pads, including the pins and pad plates?

That would make the new list:
rotors (Wagner BD180235E)
pads (Wagner MX1379)
calipers (Remanufactured Brembos)
3mm wheel spacers (on hand)
hub spacer (unknown)

I have been searching for as much info as possible, hopefully more join in soon.

firemangeorge

If the pins don't come with the calipers, you need to make sure the pads you get have them included. The pins don't appear to be part of the "hardware included" that many ads state. They seem to be an additional part.
I did a quick scan thru RockAuto's listings. I know that some of the pictures aren't always accurate but none of the Wagner pads listed show those pins.
The only ones showing a pic of the pins were a couple of the Power Stop pads.

Oldblue

This ZZP catalogue shows the hub spacers.
I don’t know if they are sold separately.

https://zzperformance.com/products/12-25-inch-front-brake-kit-with-brembo-callipers

but I like this kit better , with a nice set of 18 inch rims!

https://zzperformance.com/products/z...ront-brake-kit