Ls Big brakes or Brembo?
10-13-05, 05:20 AM
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Ls Big brakes or Brembo?
I read alot of posts about LS Big Brakes and how they are the best way to go. My question is: Are the brembo Slotted/ Drilled rotors that you can buy off ebay while using the original stock calipers as good as buying a set of LS Big Brakes? Is the stopping power about the same? If so, that means I can buy any kind of wheels and not have to worry about clearing the LS BB. Please help.........
10-13-05, 07:30 AM
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Ls calipers are 4 piston while stock are 2 piston. So the Ls calipers will have better clamping force than stock. Drilled/slotted rotors just help release dust/gas in between the rotor and brake pad. You'll feel a big improvement with Ls calipers.
10-13-05, 11:10 AM
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either way is good, stock or cross drilled/slotted. u can resurface slotted, but not drilled. and if u get the ones that are drilled, make sure its done correctly. some of them then to break under heavy brakeing.
10-13-05, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SharpCreas
so is it a good or a bad idea to keep the stock calipers and just upgrade rotors?
10-13-05, 01:04 PM
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I depends what your going to use the car for LS caplier and drilled rotors won't give any performance benefit unless you plan on some hardcore racing, just better looks and pedal feel. If your rotors are worn, warped; replacing them would be your best bet.
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I need the same help
I'm dealing with the same issue... one of my calipers pin is stuck and needs to be replaced. Do I go with slotted / drilled Brembos rotors that can fit stock and just replace the caliper with another factory one... OR do I go with a complete setup of rotors and calipers? Which mfr's do you guys suggest for both of the options....
PLEASE HELP... I did a search through the brake and suspension section already and couldn't find these suggestions... perhaps you guys can tell which ones you use... By the way I have 20x8.5 all around
PLEASE HELP... I did a search through the brake and suspension section already and couldn't find these suggestions... perhaps you guys can tell which ones you use... By the way I have 20x8.5 all around
10-13-05, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo
As long as your wheels clear the larger calipers, I'd take a 4-piston setup over new rotors anyday. 
Besides, you will need new rotors to go with the LS brakes. 
Besides, you will need new rotors to go with the LS brakes. Good luck
10-13-05, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rajshnu
one of my calipers pin is stuck and needs to be replaced. Do I go with slotted / drilled Brembos rotors that can fit stock and just replace the caliper with another factory one... OR do I go with a complete setup of rotors and calipers? Which mfr's do you guys suggest for both of the options....
10-13-05, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MongolKhan
BREMBO 
10-13-05, 03:04 PM
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clarification
Guys:
Sorry for the misunderstanding.... The rear left caliper pin got stuck and messed up the rotor... which by my mechanic's understanding is deemed a "soft" rotor.... with no room left to resurface... The idea is to upgrade my entire brake system because I have the 20's on and I don't feel much braking power, so here are the options...
1) Replace rear caliper with factory, replace all four rotors at the same time with brembo sport (factory fit) slotted / drilled at $280 on ebay... and just make sure to use ceramic pads all around..
2) Replace rear caliper with factory, replace both rear rotors only with factory, new rear ceramic pads AND the LS400 big brake front setup as suggested by Aliga on that thread...
Problem is that i have 20's with about a 2 inch or more lip all around... I don't know if the LS400 setup would fit up front but I'm going to do the measurement from the rotor tonight.
hope this clarifies....ADVICE....
On another nore, I am hearing a whining noice when I first start my car for about 10 minutes and also when I turn.... I wonder if this is power steering or bushings....
Sorry for the misunderstanding.... The rear left caliper pin got stuck and messed up the rotor... which by my mechanic's understanding is deemed a "soft" rotor.... with no room left to resurface... The idea is to upgrade my entire brake system because I have the 20's on and I don't feel much braking power, so here are the options...
1) Replace rear caliper with factory, replace all four rotors at the same time with brembo sport (factory fit) slotted / drilled at $280 on ebay... and just make sure to use ceramic pads all around..
2) Replace rear caliper with factory, replace both rear rotors only with factory, new rear ceramic pads AND the LS400 big brake front setup as suggested by Aliga on that thread...
Problem is that i have 20's with about a 2 inch or more lip all around... I don't know if the LS400 setup would fit up front but I'm going to do the measurement from the rotor tonight.
hope this clarifies....ADVICE....
On another nore, I am hearing a whining noice when I first start my car for about 10 minutes and also when I turn.... I wonder if this is power steering or bushings....