If anyone wants the brembo option after the fact I am sure I could see about getting it, I work for a brembo distributor

(mods, if this is against any rules feel free to edit my post)

 

just got this from the dealer

 

Bigger rotors.

Here's the quote from one of the articles posted in this forum:

"The large, 11.6-in. disc brakes are strong and provide a firm pedal. Chevy uses a fairly aggressive lining for the pads, and it shows. But under hard braking, we did notice some dartiness on rough, off-camber road conditions. That may be less of an issue if you opt for the 12.4-in. Brembo big brake package in early 2008."

 

I talked to one of the tech people at the Arizona preview where Bob Lutz
introduced the car to the press and there were 10 HHR SS cars available
to the various media types for them to drive around and also to drive on track. Alot of them had the Brembo option but from what I can tell it is
awhile till it is available to order. BUT he had a chance to drive several
laps on track and said the stock brakes are very good, the Brembos
helping only for HD track use. His opinion but he is a very sharp guy.
He really liked the stick and tried the launch control and said it was really easy to use. He also said the torque steer was minimal which I was worried
about with all that torque. ( I have a turbo GXP Solstice with same motor)
Boost gauge is an Autometer that goes to 30 psi.

Got a build date of Jan 7th week today so it is getting closer.

turbofreak

 

The Brembo option is combined with the LSD, as a "performance package" but later in the year I think. So here are some thoughts. Since the rotors are larger in diameter, the extra rotational inertia actually slows you down a bit in acceleration (minor compared to heavier tires for instance, but still a factor). If you decide you want better brakes, you can always upgrade to an aftermarket Brembo GT package. Nothing to stress about.

 

well, It could, however, the lower unsprung weight of the aluminum caliper vs. cast iron will help out w/ drive, and handling. Plus the largerrotor may have a higher chance of more rotation weight, but may actually be almost 0 difference.

Case in point I own an Olds alero, which I upgraded from the ****ty stock 10.8" rotor to the 12" f-body rotor (and Pressure cast PBR calipers from a C5) the weight difference of the rotors were 2 lbs each, but the design was so different, most of the added weight was in the hat area, making the inertia weight change very little. I will be later upgrading this further to the directional 13" c5 rotors, which once again, weight more, but concentrate most of that weight in board.


And no, I didn't mis-type, I did a brake upgrade on a 4-door Olds alero

 

My type of thinking I've done it to a number of cars that are daily drivers. Make them handle, make them stop, THEM make them fast if that matters. Stock is but a starting place as I like to say........

 

This would be nice, my dealer thinks that if you order LSD, then you also get the Brembo brakes, don't have my hopes up too high, but that would be nice. Should know soon.

 

Maybey this article will help. Hopefully it has not been posted before.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4237014.html

 

Here's the latest that I just got from Brian Brown at GM...Via Email
HHR SS options are as follows:

Automatic Transmission With Remote Start - $1,000
Limited Slip Differential - $495 (Available with manual transmission only)
GM Performance Drivers Seat - $95
Roof Mounted Chrome Luggage Rack Cross Rails - $150
AM FM Stereo With 6 Disc Changer - $195
XM Satellite Radio - $199
260 Watt - 7 Speaker Pioneer Premium Audio System - $295
Power Sun Roof - $750
Side Head Curtain Air Bags - $395