Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions

BMARTIN · 09-19-2009, 08:30 AM

Does anyone have any experience doing this? If so, what are the brands to look for and the ones to look out for. Also what are the average prices so I know I won't be getting ripped off. I have a 2005 Grand Prix GTP and the factory brake and the one you get from Midas are crap.

Thanks,
Brent

GMfan1111 · 09-19-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BMARTIN

Does anyone have any experience doing this? If so, what are the brands to look for and the ones to look out for. Also what are the average prices so I know I won't be getting ripped off. I have a 2005 Grand Prix GTP and the factory brake and the one you get from Midas are crap.

Thanks,
Brent

As far as Rotors I recommend either looking online for those or call around a few places and compare prices. Either way look for ones with that are slotted like these

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...=393&catid=138

(the slots besides improving performance also serve as a wear indicator for the rotor) slotted and drilled ones are even better in terms of stopping power but that depends on your budget. Heres what ZZP offers in terms of brakes for your car. (they're aftermarket parts)

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...cts.php?id=138

As for pad material it depends on your preference. when I got my front disc brakes done I swapped out the semi metallics and got Duralast gold ceramic pads for 35 bucks from autozone (the non C max version). the difference in braking performance isn't night and day but I do notice that the Ceramics have more initial bite and slightly better stopping power than the semi metallics.

GMfan1111 · 09-19-2009, 03:45 PM

heres one more site

http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...y_Code=SB_GP04

Voice-O-Reason · 09-19-2009, 05:21 PM

Drilled and slotted rotors have virtually no performance benefit to a typical street car application; regardless of how much performance driving you feel that you do. They are on race cars simply due to the extreme temperatures that those systems reach.

If you want to go to that style of rotor, stay with slots only. Don't get drilled rotors. Often, aftermarket companies have issues with rotors and the drilled ones often crack around the hole locations.

An excellent slotted rotor is made by PowerSlot Rotors and excellent pads are made by Satisfied (either their Pro Ceramic or GrandSport lines) and Hawk Performance.

Personally, I'd install Raybestos "Advanced Technology" rotors and the Pro Ceramic pads for your application. These rotors have an excellent coating applied to the hat and vane section to reduce corrosion and the surface finish is very good. The pads by Satisfied use a technology called NRS (NuCap Retention System) that mechanically bonds the pad to the backing plate; sort of like steel velcro, that really improves the stability of the pad material.

Regards!

F14CRAZY · 09-20-2009, 03:03 AM

does like ClubGP know of an actual upgrade that consists of using larger calipers, pads, and rotors? Like on my E body Reatta, G/w body (like Aurora) hardware bolts up. Much larger stuff and no significant cost involved

boston boy · 09-20-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by F14CRAZY

does like ClubGP know of an actual upgrade that consists of using larger calipers, pads, and rotors? Like on my E body Reatta, G/w body (like Aurora) hardware bolts up. Much larger stuff and no significant cost involved

YES there a write up some where that thay change the caliber bracket & use vette brakes calibers instead. I don't know what year vette or what year GTP this can go on. I do remember they only can be used buy 17" rims.

This is my 1000 post

big shout out to Mr. CHEVYRULES

F14CRAZY · 09-20-2009, 01:41 PM

There you go. I wouldn't use crossdrilled rotors, exotic pads, etc, just stick with OEM grade Corvette stuff if that's indeed possible. Since this is a GTP in question it already should have 17''s

454 · 09-20-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by F14CRAZY

There you go. I wouldn't use crossdrilled rotors, exotic pads, etc, just stick with OEM grade Corvette stuff if that's indeed possible. Since this is a GTP in question it already should have 17''s

There's also an F-body brake upgrade kit.

CadiEldo67 · 09-20-2009, 02:07 PM

PFYC.com has a few good rotors for sale.

I'm planning on sticking with factory pads all around - as the brake dust is minimal and then I was looking at those rotors on the site above are nickel over cadmium plating to reduce rust.

Here's the link for those rotors -
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GP4902/04SUSP...rand+Prix.html

boston boy · 09-20-2009, 03:45 PM

http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...mode=1&smode=1

you can try the GXP ones

big shout out to Mr. CHEVYRULES

boston boy · 09-21-2009, 08:42 AM

http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...heck=268729303

Mischief007 · 09-21-2009, 09:31 PM

I've got Raybestos rotors and ceramic pads by Wagner. I needed something a bit better but still reasonable cost. I love the initial bite from the ceramic pads.

njtex · 10-13-2009, 05:13 PM

I've never had good long-term luck with aftermarket brake parts, I'd stick with OEM or OEM upgrade parts.

schmallz · 10-14-2009, 04:20 PM

Power Slot rotors, hawk brake pads.

I have a set of Baer Claws myself.

kool_zx3 · 10-14-2009, 10:33 PM

Go check out r1 concepts, I have their eline cross drilled and slotted rotors and posi quiet ceramic pads, and my G6 stops so,so much better then the OEM brakes I couldn't believe it. I drive my car pretty aggressive and their fade free, no cracks, no nothing but smooth steady braking.

The rotors for your's would be 122.00 for the front and 45.50 for their posi quiet ceramic pads.

09-19-2009, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
BMARTIN 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Drives: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Posts: 39	Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions Does anyone have any experience doing this? If so, what are the brands to look for and the ones to look out for. Also what are the average prices so I know I won't be getting ripped off. I have a 2005 Grand Prix GTP and the factory brake and the one you get from Midas are crap. Thanks, Brent

09-19-2009, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
GMfan1111 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in a undisclosed bunker somewhere in the metro detroit area Drives: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS Posts: 2,284	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions heres one more site http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...y_Code=SB_GP04 __________________ “The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair” "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools". - Douglas Adams - Current ride: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS (happy 99,000 miles )

09-19-2009, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Voice-O-Reason 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 65	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions Drilled and slotted rotors have virtually no performance benefit to a typical street car application; regardless of how much performance driving you feel that you do. They are on race cars simply due to the extreme temperatures that those systems reach. If you want to go to that style of rotor, stay with slots only. Don't get drilled rotors. Often, aftermarket companies have issues with rotors and the drilled ones often crack around the hole locations. An excellent slotted rotor is made by PowerSlot Rotors and excellent pads are made by Satisfied (either their Pro Ceramic or GrandSport lines) and Hawk Performance. Personally, I'd install Raybestos "Advanced Technology" rotors and the Pro Ceramic pads for your application. These rotors have an excellent coating applied to the hat and vane section to reduce corrosion and the surface finish is very good. The pads by Satisfied use a technology called NRS (NuCap Retention System) that mechanically bonds the pad to the backing plate; sort of like steel velcro, that really improves the stability of the pad material. Regards!

09-20-2009, 03:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,227	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions does like ClubGP know of an actual upgrade that consists of using larger calipers, pads, and rotors? Like on my E body Reatta, G/w body (like Aurora) hardware bolts up. Much larger stuff and no significant cost involved __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

09-20-2009, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,227	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions There you go. I wouldn't use crossdrilled rotors, exotic pads, etc, just stick with OEM grade Corvette stuff if that's indeed possible. Since this is a GTP in question it already should have 17''s __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

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09-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
boston boy 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: boston Drives: beretta's Posts: 1,044	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...mode=1&smode=1 you can try the GXP ones big shout out to Mr. CHEVYRULES __________________ toyota hondaimports VIVA PORTUGAL Last edited by boston boy : 09-20-2009 at 03:54 PM.

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boston boy 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: boston Drives: beretta's Posts: 1,044	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...heck=268729303 __________________ toyota hondaimports VIVA PORTUGAL

09-21-2009, 09:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mischief007 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG Posts: 1,286	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions I've got Raybestos rotors and ceramic pads by Wagner. I needed something a bit better but still reasonable cost. I love the initial bite from the ceramic pads. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G -- Series III 3800 Gen V Supercharged 76,923 km 47,798 miles

10-13-2009, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
njtex 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 373	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions I've never had good long-term luck with aftermarket brake parts, I'd stick with OEM or OEM upgrade parts.

10-14-2009, 04:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
schmallz 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Del Mar/Rancho Santa Fe(San Diego),CA Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Posts: 1,152	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions Power Slot rotors, hawk brake pads. I have a set of Baer Claws myself. __________________ You didn't come here to make a choice, you've already made it. You're here to try to understand why you made it. Current ride: just your typical 5.0L DOHC 2000 Mustang GT http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...ubj=1356721448

10-14-2009, 10:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
kool_zx3 Level I Members Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 V6 Posts: 3,995	Re: Upgraded brake rotor and pad questions Go check out r1 concepts, I have their eline cross drilled and slotted rotors and posi quiet ceramic pads, and my G6 stops so,so much better then the OEM brakes I couldn't believe it. I drive my car pretty aggressive and their fade free, no cracks, no nothing but smooth steady braking. The rotors for your's would be 122.00 for the front and 45.50 for their posi quiet ceramic pads. __________________ Fordtough.ca For Canadian Truck Owners Last edited by kool_zx3 : 10-14-2009 at 10:39 PM.

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