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Old May 15, 2015 | 05:59 AM
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Nice job! Looks great!
Old May 15, 2015 | 04:42 PM
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Very cool Hhr Slide-Rite !

Love my Depo headlamps ~
Old May 18, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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I know there's a write up somewhere on what is needed to do this brake upgrade but if you have the stuff handy would you mind sending me a PM on part numbers etc?
Old May 18, 2015 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Nice job! Looks great!
Thanks Oldblue, it's probably one of my favorite upgrades so far.


Originally Posted by DwRed2LT
Very cool Hhr Slide-Rite !

Love my Depo headlamps ~
Thanks DwRed2LT. I love my Depos as well...they were a long time coming. I think it completely changes the look from innocent to evil.


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I know there's a write up somewhere on what is needed to do this brake upgrade but if you have the stuff handy would you mind sending me a PM on part numbers etc?
Sure thing Chef, I'll shoot you a PM with the info & post the part #'s here as well...in case anyone else is interested.


My pads are still in the break in period, but I can already tell a HUGE difference with this setup. There is no rotor, or discernible wind noise that I can hear (seemed to be a common complaint about slotted rotors) & I can't even detect the slightest shake in my steering wheel when braking as I could with the OEM equipment. Overall, I am extremely happy with the upgrade.
Old May 23, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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The part #'s I used are as follows:

Brake Caliper Brackets
Cardone PN: 14-1171 & 14-1172

Brake Hardware Kit
Duralast PN: H6127

SS Brake Rotors
EBC GD Sport Series Slotted & Dimpled PN: GD7265

Brake Pads
EBC Redstuff PN: DP31763C

Chevrolet caliper stickers were sourced from Ebay.

Old May 26, 2015 | 01:19 AM
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Great progress pics! Keep them coming.
Old Jul 1, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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Damn this thing looks great. Any updates?
Old Jul 1, 2015 | 08:22 AM
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The Depos were the first mod I did. What a difference!

You have great pictures of yours. They do look sinister and they really light up the road.

You did a nice job on your brake upgrade. Looks pretty affordable, too!
Old Jul 3, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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The SS 11.65 inch rotor upgrade has been my best upgrade, so far ! I highly recommend doing this on any LS/LT it's any easy upgrade , you keep your OEM calipers and they fit in the 16 inch OEM steelies!
Old Oct 14, 2015 | 11:58 PM
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Thanks everybody!

It's been awhile since I really made any changes. Got a few more items waiting around to go on...couple more updates soon hopefully.

Now that I have several months on the brake upgrade, I can honestly say it is the best upgrade so far. She stops like never before...even better than our Crossfire. I can hear the rotor noise now that I couldn't before, but it doesn't bother me at all. The stops are confident with zero steering wheel shake. With the Redstuff pads bedded & comfortably worn in, they bite hard & stop consistently every time. I highly recommend this upgrade.



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