Performance Brake System with Big brake pads
#1
Performance Brake System with Big brake pads
I added 1,000 lbs of stereo equipment to my 2000 Monte carlo 3.8L. I upgraded the rear suspension and braking is ok. My 2010 Camaro stops really good and has big brake pads. On my monte, I want to upgrade front and rear disc brakes with bigger rotors and pads. Will probably need calipers too. Does anyone know what type I should use. I see 2000 monte carlo performance brakes on summit racing, but the rotors look small. Any suggestions?
#2
Rears are always the hard part because of the e-brake set-up. But it isn't hard to swap out the front for an F-Body Caliper Swap for more bite, lighter calipers, and double the pistons.
#4
I disconnected the e-brake inside the car by the footwell area because I'm installing a custom floor kickpod for speakers, I have a spacer on the brake part to hold tension. Is the e-brake even needed since the rears are disc brakes and drums usually get reset by the parking brake when you are in reverse.
#6
We already have the 12" rotor. If you are reading a grand prix forum they got 11" and a 12" is an upgrade.
#7
I won't be getting bigger rims so I may not be able to go with larger rotors, so you think with the f-body calipers with two pistons and brackets and bolts, performance 12" rotors and performance big brake pads, that's all I'll need for the front and rears?
#10
I'm sure with modifications you can run CTS-V calipers, but it will most likely require an 18" rim and other modifications.