HOW-TO Install Corvette brakes on a 99+ GA - Page 21

AaronGTR · 01-27-2013, 08:25 AM

hehe, no problem.

I'm pretty sure I've got all the right parts now and everything I need. Just waiting for the rear pads to get here, and I'll probably install next weekend. I'll put up pics in here and let everyone know how it works and any issues I might run into.

AaronGTR · 01-27-2013, 08:28 PM

Worked on them today. Modified the calipers for the GXP bolts. Getting closer.

Shade2012 · 01-27-2013, 10:06 PM

tw0123 · 01-27-2013, 10:23 PM

looks pretty much like the same stuff I have so far!! I am still building the parts list that Matt(mfuller) gave me to complete this upgrade as well!!

TDavis · 01-28-2013, 05:59 AM

Curious Aaron on why you chose drilled over slotted.

[ChaosweaveR] · 01-28-2013, 06:07 AM

Das hawt.

Metallman56 · 01-28-2013, 01:38 PM

are these more for appearence then anything? just wondering

TDavis · 01-28-2013, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallman56

are these more for appearence then anything? just wondering

I would think a brake upgrade is always functional.

[ChaosweaveR] · 01-28-2013, 03:38 PM

Considering how wimpy the stock N-body brakes are, it's a welcome upgrade.

sleepyalero · 01-28-2013, 03:50 PM

Try running dual piston calipers in the front with a 2 inch bigger rotor, makes a big difference.

AaronGTR · 01-28-2013, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDavis

Curious Aaron on why you chose drilled over slotted.

Because stock GXP rotors are drilled, not slotted. Basically I could have gotten cross drilled or plain. No slotted available that I could find. The Baer track kit I have on the front is cross drilled and slotted, so these are the best match. Probably not completely necessary if you aren't tracking the car, but I might some day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallman56

are these more for appearence then anything? just wondering

Little bit of both. They should offer more stopping power than the stockers. They won't make nearly as much difference as the front upgrade. Again, if you aren't tracking the car it's probably over kill, but I might take it to another track day in the future. These will definitely have more resistance to heat fade, being a thicker vented rotor. I've always wanted a larger rear disc to kinda match the front though too, and fill out the wheel better.

Metallman56 · 01-28-2013, 04:26 PM

i guess aaron is the only one that knows i was talking to him about the rear brakes. i HAVE done the fronts, as posted in here with pics.

aaron thats kinda what i was thinking. your right though after doing the fronts, the rears go from looking small to puny. i'm interested to see just how big of a differnce this is going to make visually. i'm sure your going to but when you do the swap please post pics of the old vs new in same photo.

TDavis · 01-28-2013, 04:31 PM

Metal you used camaro calipers correct? So corvette calipers are still not going to fit with 16" chrome-techs?

I remember you doing the brake upgrade and them fitting but I think you didn't have corvette calipers.

I've personally always wanted to do the rears also because I think it looks funny when you have much bigger brakes in the front then small, stock ones in the rear.

Metallman56 · 01-28-2013, 04:35 PM

correct

the only differnce between the vette and camaro calipers (and someone correct me if i'm wrong) isnt the size, but a fin that sticks out too much on the vettes caliper. everything else is the same from what i remember.

TDavis · 01-28-2013, 04:41 PM

So the 16 chrome-techs with the brake upgrade and corvette caliper should fit?

Metallman56 · 01-28-2013, 05:10 PM

no. vette calipers have a fin that sticks out too far, and would hit the wheel.

camaro calipers are the only ones that fit that i know of.

Metallman56 · 01-28-2013, 05:20 PM

pics of the differnce on posts 42-43

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/sh...t=61245&page=3

2000 GT Coupe · 01-28-2013, 06:10 PM

The stock GA rims, all of them I believe, will have problems with the vette calipers but I have read that some of the alero stock rims as well as the gp stockers will clear the vette caliper.
I think the chrometech (with the plastic covered spokes) had some rubbing until the plastic was ground down slightly with the camaro calipers. I know my stock non-plastic covered rims did not rub on camaro calipers at all.

TDavis · 01-28-2013, 06:11 PM

I'm guessing from your posts that its a tight ass fit. Now this makes me interested in getting slotted and camaro calipers since I don't want to have to buy another set of wheels to put on during winter since I'll be putting my 16s back on when winter comes then my new 18s once I get them during summer.

Metallman56 · 01-28-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000 GT Coupe

The stock GA rims, all of them I believe, will have problems with the vette calipers but I have read that some of the alero stock rims as well as the gp stockers will clear the vette caliper.
I think the chrometech (with the plastic covered spokes) had some rubbing until the plastic was ground down slightly with the camaro calipers. I know my stock non-plastic covered rims did not rub on camaro calipers at all.

i believe thats correct.

my stock chrometechs did not rub on camaro calipers either, with no grinding. though i did have to bend the heat shield a bit.

01-27-2013, 08:25 AM	#401
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	hehe, no problem. I'm pretty sure I've got all the right parts now and everything I need. Just waiting for the rear pads to get here, and I'll probably install next weekend. I'll put up pics in here and let everyone know how it works and any issues I might run into. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

01-27-2013, 08:28 PM	#402
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Worked on them today. Modified the calipers for the GXP bolts. Getting closer. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

01-28-2013, 05:59 AM	#405
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Curious Aaron on why you chose drilled over slotted. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-28-2013, 06:07 AM	#406
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01-28-2013, 01:38 PM	#407
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	are these more for appearence then anything? just wondering __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

01-27-2013, 10:06 PM	#403
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01-27-2013, 10:23 PM	#404
tw0123 osv in progress AKA: Tim Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Posts: 452 Vehicle: 2002 Alero	looks pretty much like the same stuff I have so far!! I am still building the parts list that Matt(mfuller) gave me to complete this upgrade as well!!

01-28-2013, 03:38 PM	#409
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	Considering how wimpy the stock N-body brakes are, it's a welcome upgrade. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

01-28-2013, 03:50 PM	#410
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Try running dual piston calipers in the front with a 2 inch bigger rotor, makes a big difference. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

01-28-2013, 04:26 PM	#412
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	i guess aaron is the only one that knows i was talking to him about the rear brakes. i HAVE done the fronts, as posted in here with pics. aaron thats kinda what i was thinking. your right though after doing the fronts, the rears go from looking small to puny. i'm interested to see just how big of a differnce this is going to make visually. i'm sure your going to but when you do the swap please post pics of the old vs new in same photo. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

01-28-2013, 04:31 PM	#413
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Metal you used camaro calipers correct? So corvette calipers are still not going to fit with 16" chrome-techs? I remember you doing the brake upgrade and them fitting but I think you didn't have corvette calipers. I've personally always wanted to do the rears also because I think it looks funny when you have much bigger brakes in the front then small, stock ones in the rear. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-28-2013, 04:35 PM	#414
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	correct the only differnce between the vette and camaro calipers (and someone correct me if i'm wrong) isnt the size, but a fin that sticks out too much on the vettes caliper. everything else is the same from what i remember. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

01-28-2013, 04:41 PM	#415
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	So the 16 chrome-techs with the brake upgrade and corvette caliper should fit? __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-28-2013, 05:10 PM	#416
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	no. vette calipers have a fin that sticks out too far, and would hit the wheel. camaro calipers are the only ones that fit that i know of. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

01-28-2013, 05:20 PM	#417
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	pics of the differnce on posts 42-43 http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/sh...t=61245&page=3 __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

01-28-2013, 06:10 PM	#418
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	The stock GA rims, all of them I believe, will have problems with the vette calipers but I have read that some of the alero stock rims as well as the gp stockers will clear the vette caliper. I think the chrometech (with the plastic covered spokes) had some rubbing until the plastic was ground down slightly with the camaro calipers. I know my stock non-plastic covered rims did not rub on camaro calipers at all. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars

01-28-2013, 06:11 PM	#419
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	I'm guessing from your posts that its a tight ass fit. Now this makes me interested in getting slotted and camaro calipers since I don't want to have to buy another set of wheels to put on during winter since I'll be putting my 16s back on when winter comes then my new 18s once I get them during summer. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

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