Hi guys, just wanna share something I've done. I was actually done a long time ago, I just didnt have time to post on the forums. A guy has asked me regarding this topic. I couldnt post this on dsmtuner, Here it goes.
Things needed:
1. Brembo calipers from CTS-V to GSX (dont know GST and other models) will bolt on right up, but need some custom machine shop's jobs (cheap one).
2. 13" rotors from Saleen or SVT cobra, need a custom machine shop's job.
3. Braided brake line from EVO8/9 or CTS-V
4. 2 more pairs of front brake pads (there would be 2 pairs for each sides needed) = 8 brake pads
5. CRC brake quiet (pink colored liquid) or other liquid to stick between metals.
6. New bolts, cant use the stock DSM caliper bolts. I dont remember the spec of the bolts. Go to local auto shops (Autozone,etc) to get the bolts and match them up.
Steps: (these are the way I did, you may come up your own way)
1. Assumed 13" cobra rotor is being used. Bring the calipers to a local machine shop. Cut or shave off some areas on the earing mounting holes (the outer areas that attach to the mounting knuckle holes) about 1cm(10mm). (Refer to pics)
2a. If you put the calipers upside down, you will see 4 bumps inside the calipers (long rectangular shapes) between the brake pads locations; 2 bumps on each side. Shave off the outer bumps (2 of them) as flat as the inner side of the caliper. (machine shop job) (Refer to pics)
2b. Bring your 13" rotors to a local machine shop which does make holes. You'll need to make another set of 5 holes with your DSM spec bolt pattern; 5x113.5 if Im not mistaken. (Refer to pics)
3. If you buy the calipers new and come with new brembo pads, you'll just need to get another box of brake pads from Autozone. Get the cheapest one from EVO or CTS-V 04-07 front brake pads. Once you get a new set from Autozone, use a hammer to tap and flat-head screwdriver to pry out the cheap pads from Autozone (only two pads pried out, one pad for each side). (Refer to pics)
4. You'll just need to use the pried-out pads to thicken the inner side of brake pads on each side (Driver&Pess). Make sure you fully clean them up and they should look flat no pads left (only the metal base will be used). (Refer to pics)
5. Stick the bald metal pad behind your Brembo pad with CRC Brake quiet or other liquid you'd like to use. In this case, these pads are going to the inner side of the calipers (the one close to knuckle). You might need to let them dry to hard, then continue the installing brake pads process as usual. Put the double-brake pads inside and one piece brake pad outside. (Refer to pics)
The purpose of sticking another pad behind the other one is to bring the rotors to the center of the calipers. By eliminating the inner bumps (Step 2a) is to prevent frictions between rotors and calipers' bumps when the pads wear out.
6. In the installing calipers and rotors to the 2G GSX knuckles process, one thing you should pay attention carefully is the clearance between the rotor and the caliper. In my case, I shaved 10mm of the mounting bolt caliper areas, and I still needed to put flat-washers between the knuckle mounting holes and the calipers' ones - to ensure the rotors are in the center position of the calipers.
7. Hook up the braided lines. Some modifications may be needed since the DSM OEM brake lines are different in shape; you may or may not use the lock pins to secure the brake lines connections.
8. Bleed the entire system.
I hope this info will be useful for you guys to figure out how to have a custom big brake kit which is supposed to cost $2000 over.
If any of these steps above isnt clear, please refer to pics or throw a discussion here.
Thx,
Things needed:
1. Brembo calipers from CTS-V to GSX (dont know GST and other models) will bolt on right up, but need some custom machine shop's jobs (cheap one).
2. 13" rotors from Saleen or SVT cobra, need a custom machine shop's job.
3. Braided brake line from EVO8/9 or CTS-V
4. 2 more pairs of front brake pads (there would be 2 pairs for each sides needed) = 8 brake pads
5. CRC brake quiet (pink colored liquid) or other liquid to stick between metals.
6. New bolts, cant use the stock DSM caliper bolts. I dont remember the spec of the bolts. Go to local auto shops (Autozone,etc) to get the bolts and match them up.
Steps: (these are the way I did, you may come up your own way)
1. Assumed 13" cobra rotor is being used. Bring the calipers to a local machine shop. Cut or shave off some areas on the earing mounting holes (the outer areas that attach to the mounting knuckle holes) about 1cm(10mm). (Refer to pics)
2a. If you put the calipers upside down, you will see 4 bumps inside the calipers (long rectangular shapes) between the brake pads locations; 2 bumps on each side. Shave off the outer bumps (2 of them) as flat as the inner side of the caliper. (machine shop job) (Refer to pics)
2b. Bring your 13" rotors to a local machine shop which does make holes. You'll need to make another set of 5 holes with your DSM spec bolt pattern; 5x113.5 if Im not mistaken. (Refer to pics)
3. If you buy the calipers new and come with new brembo pads, you'll just need to get another box of brake pads from Autozone. Get the cheapest one from EVO or CTS-V 04-07 front brake pads. Once you get a new set from Autozone, use a hammer to tap and flat-head screwdriver to pry out the cheap pads from Autozone (only two pads pried out, one pad for each side). (Refer to pics)
4. You'll just need to use the pried-out pads to thicken the inner side of brake pads on each side (Driver&Pess). Make sure you fully clean them up and they should look flat no pads left (only the metal base will be used). (Refer to pics)
5. Stick the bald metal pad behind your Brembo pad with CRC Brake quiet or other liquid you'd like to use. In this case, these pads are going to the inner side of the calipers (the one close to knuckle). You might need to let them dry to hard, then continue the installing brake pads process as usual. Put the double-brake pads inside and one piece brake pad outside. (Refer to pics)
The purpose of sticking another pad behind the other one is to bring the rotors to the center of the calipers. By eliminating the inner bumps (Step 2a) is to prevent frictions between rotors and calipers' bumps when the pads wear out.
6. In the installing calipers and rotors to the 2G GSX knuckles process, one thing you should pay attention carefully is the clearance between the rotor and the caliper. In my case, I shaved 10mm of the mounting bolt caliper areas, and I still needed to put flat-washers between the knuckle mounting holes and the calipers' ones - to ensure the rotors are in the center position of the calipers.
7. Hook up the braided lines. Some modifications may be needed since the DSM OEM brake lines are different in shape; you may or may not use the lock pins to secure the brake lines connections.
8. Bleed the entire system.
I hope this info will be useful for you guys to figure out how to have a custom big brake kit which is supposed to cost $2000 over.
If any of these steps above isnt clear, please refer to pics or throw a discussion here.
Thx,
