I went and upgraded the the f-body calipers on my 2005 Monte LT. I drilled and taped the brackets used the W-body factory hoses. I had to bend the bracket to make sure the hose would not rub.

Very nice improvement, plus I am hoping the brakes hold up longer before I start getting the pedal shake. I was a bit worried about too much brake pedal with the f-body calipers, but it is not a problem. It goes down a little more but hardly noticeable.

I know many have done this before, but I thought I would share my parts list.

New calipers with brackets from amazon with free shipping
Amazon.com: Raybestos FRC10965 Premium Remanufactured Brake Caliper: Automotive $56.10
Amazon.com: Raybestos FRC10966 Premium Remanufactured Brake Caliper: Automotive $56.10

Pads I like Akebono ACT749 ProACT from from amazon with free shipping
Amazon.com: Akebono ACT749 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set: Automotive $67.92

GM no longer sells the Banjo bolts for the f-body without the Hoses. So I found these on Summit racing and they worked great.. You'll need two.
Earl s Performance 977517ERL - Earl's Performance Brake Adapters - Overview - SummitRacing.com $4.69

I used the Cryo-Stop Rotors from Tirerack $49 each (Manufacturer Part #: 120.62058CRY) I already had these on the car so I just got them cut..

Total $287.50 with the rotors.. Not bad at all...

 

What No Pic's..

 

X2 looking forward to seeing pics. Bigger breaks are always better!

 

X3


Are the larger calipers going to present a clearance problem with the wheels?

 

Im getting ready to do this soon to mine ive got everything to do it

 

great info, can't wait to see sum pics.

 

Pics! Pics! Pics!

 

How big are the rotors. and let's see the pics

 

we need pictures

 

Really, no pics? Bummer.