HOW-TO Install Corvette brakes on a 99+ GA - Page 11

Jokerinc3 · 09-27-2007, 07:24 PM

I did that to my T/A, it was a lot easier on my car though haha

caraudiodave · 10-15-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jokerinc3

I did that to my T/A, it was a lot easier on my car though haha

its funny, i did it to my grand am but still havnt done it to my camaro. might have something to do with still having the stock 16s on the car.

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Originally Posted by Cliff8928

I'm amazed at this big thread from a little brake upgrade I found out about.

yes and i think you for the info. i think i was the first to do it on a GA, and i think theres more ga owners that are into doing this stuff than alero owners (not to start a pissing match, hell i dont even have an n-body anymore).

nate2023 · 10-23-2007, 01:48 AM

what is the inner diameter of the stock 16" GP wheels, imo i think the 5-spoke rims have a smaller inside diameter, i'll measure mine at some point. I just want to make sure a rim will fit.

AeR0 · 11-19-2007, 11:37 PM

so if i went and bought some 17" steelie rims i would have no problems with doing this brake upgrade and using 17" steelie rims?

boost21 · 11-19-2007, 11:51 PM

..stockers

SSRacer · 11-20-2007, 07:18 AM

^^ man that's a tight squeeze

BTW: Clean those things man!

timka86 · 11-20-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by boost21

..stockers

so wait, those are the corvette calipers and the stock 5 spoke rims?

it fits?

Mendoza · 11-20-2007, 08:14 AM

yes it fits but it's tight

SSRacer · 11-20-2007, 08:33 AM

I can't wait to do this upgrade. Next spring I'll probably get on it.

caraudiodave · 11-20-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AeR0

so if i went and bought some 17" steelie rims i would have no problems with doing this brake upgrade and using 17" steelie rims?

i think it still depends on the offset, but if the offset is correct then yes it will fit.

lightningGA · 11-20-2007, 12:07 PM

I recently found out that these calipers are the same as the Corvette:

04-07 Cadillac XLR Calipers

I haven't tried them yet.....won't go on till late winter.

SSRacer · 11-20-2007, 12:36 PM

Makes sense, considering they are built in the same plant.

AeR0 · 11-20-2007, 10:08 PM

so nobody knows if 17" steelie rims will fit? basically i would have to buy them and just try my luck???

or does anyone have a solution as to what i could do for winter rims and tires?

Rich · 11-21-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

get the GP rims from a junk yard? thats probably the cheapest solution barring any sweet deals on 17's.

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Metallman56 · 11-28-2007, 10:08 AM

they fit?!?!?!?!?! sweet!

geldartb · 11-28-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Metallman56

they fit?!?!?!?!?! sweet!

yeah boost21 posted a pic of his stock wheels with the vette calipers. theres not much room between the caliper and the rim but the do fit.

heres the pic

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Originally Posted by boost21

..stockers

Wallflower · 11-28-2007, 10:55 PM

I am wondering if the XLR caliper would allow better clearances on some of the 16 inch wheels. They don't have the casting ribs on the top of the caliper compared to the Camaro/Corvette ones.

boost21 · 11-28-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallflower

I am wondering if the XLR caliper would allow better clearances on some of the 16 inch wheels. They don't have the casting ribs on the top of the caliper compared to the Camaro/Corvette ones.

Its not the ribs thats an issue, well even the top of the caliper. The plastic part of the chrometeck rim is close to the part of the caliper facing the outside

Cliff8928 · 11-29-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallflower

I am wondering if the XLR caliper would allow better clearances on some of the 16 inch wheels. They don't have the casting ribs on the top of the caliper compared to the Camaro/Corvette ones.

The XLR and 'Vette calipers are identical aside from the name. The F-Body ones you see the ribs because they're thinner material in the front. The F-bodies also still used 16" wheels.

AJules8 · 11-29-2007, 03:38 PM

what about gto calipers?
would they be the same too?
It would make more sense for other pontiac parts go on a pontiac, even if they are the same as the corvette?

10-23-2007, 01:48 AM	#203
nate2023 GAGT - Moneyless AKA: Nathan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mars Posts: 175 Vehicle: 1999 Grand AM GT Coupe	what is the inner diameter of the stock 16" GP wheels, imo i think the 5-spoke rims have a smaller inside diameter, i'll measure mine at some point. I just want to make sure a rim will fit. __________________ Currently Driving: 1999 Grand Am GT Coupe! Mods: CAI, Resonator Delete (Yea, Not Alot) Check it Out: Old Pictures, no Camera, http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2580593

11-20-2007, 07:18 AM	#206
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	^^ man that's a tight squeeze BTW: Clean those things man! __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

11-20-2007, 08:14 AM	#208
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	yes it fits but it's tight __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

11-20-2007, 08:33 AM	#209
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	I can't wait to do this upgrade. Next spring I'll probably get on it. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

11-20-2007, 12:07 PM	#211
lightningGA Bagged and Boosted!! AKA: Paul Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Saratoga, NY area Age: 47 Posts: 1,424 Vehicle: Boosted 00 GA	I recently found out that these calipers are the same as the Corvette: 04-07 Cadillac XLR Calipers I haven't tried them yet.....won't go on till late winter. __________________ CARDOMAIN Not updated in forever!!! XCLUSIVE Car Club Eaton SUPER CHARGED!!!!!

09-27-2007, 07:24 PM	#201
Jokerinc3 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Matt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 4 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Sedan	I did that to my T/A, it was a lot easier on my car though haha

11-19-2007, 11:37 PM	#204
AeR0 GAGT - Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brantford, Ontario, Canada Age: 37 Posts: 382 Vehicle: 1999 Grand AM SE	so if i went and bought some 17" steelie rims i would have no problems with doing this brake upgrade and using 17" steelie rims?

11-19-2007, 11:51 PM	#205
boost21 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: -_- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,766 Vehicle: turbo ls1	..stockers

11-20-2007, 12:36 PM	#212
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Makes sense, considering they are built in the same plant. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

11-20-2007, 10:08 PM	#213
AeR0 GAGT - Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brantford, Ontario, Canada Age: 37 Posts: 382 Vehicle: 1999 Grand AM SE	so nobody knows if 17" steelie rims will fit? basically i would have to buy them and just try my luck??? or does anyone have a solution as to what i could do for winter rims and tires?

11-28-2007, 10:08 AM	#215
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	they fit?!?!?!?!?! sweet! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

11-28-2007, 10:55 PM	#217
Wallflower The Wall AKA: Scott Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 65 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SC/T	I am wondering if the XLR caliper would allow better clearances on some of the 16 inch wheels. They don't have the casting ribs on the top of the caliper compared to the Camaro/Corvette ones. __________________ Retail Automotive Aftermarket Sales One more medicated peaceful moment ....

11-29-2007, 03:38 PM	#220
AJules8 GAGT - Member AKA: Alex Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1999 Alero	what about gto calipers? would they be the same too? It would make more sense for other pontiac parts go on a pontiac, even if they are the same as the corvette?

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