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Best Way to Convert 08 SS to Brembos

Old Nov 23, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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Best Way to Convert 08 SS to Brembos

i saw this
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/Brem...UK-P17436.aspx

is there a cheaper way to do it and where did you order it and the parts
i have been researching this

any help would be appreciated
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:04 AM
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They are starting to show up at some parts stores as re-manufactured. Paul down in Portland built a set this way.


http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...HHR&vi=1442788
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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i logged in and it worked
what all parts do you need?
it showed a page w allot of parts and none listed as Brembo
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Yea, they can't represent them as brembos, notice all the pic's are of the back of the caliper..

All you really need is rotors and the caliper, I used the same brake line. I have a set of new brembo pads, let me know if you want them. I went with a set from the folks I bought the rotors from. http://brakeperformance.com/?gclid=C...FQF_hwodEVo-YA
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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i will take them
let me know what you want for them and shipping
i am keeping the dimpled slotted rotors i have
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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How does 1/2 price sound ? I think the brembo rotors are bigger by about a half inch. Correction it's almost a n inch. 12.42 and 11.64
Old Nov 23, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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You are going to need the calipers, rotors hardware & pads. A slight bend at the top of the hose bracket and reuse the banjo bolts. I found all the parts I needed on eBay. (The SS Cobalt is the same) Cost me less the $500 for the whole project. Good luck.

Old Nov 23, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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I bought New GM Brembo Calipers at RockAuto for $172 each, Raybestos rotors new from Rockauto for $36 each (painted), new GM Pads from dealer for $56, and the hardware kit from Rockauto for $17. Total $489 for all NEW parts. I have ordered the longer hoses from dealer for $24 each, will advise if they are much longer. I think the stock ones are too short for safe long term operation.
Old Nov 24, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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What the part number in the break lines and did they fit good?
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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What the part number in the break lines and did they fit good?
GM part number 25954272, they are 1.5" longer, have a 1.5" longer "insulator" piece on them, and are not stretched so tight on full turn. They come with banjo nut and copper washers. About $25 each.
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