I stumbled across these calipers at Jegs and took a look at their website. They look like our stock front calipers (Metric GM) and have a larger bore to increase the clamping force. I think the price is a bit steep at $80 each, but they are still cheaper than a new brake kit. They don't have a replacemnet master cylinder to go with them, just a generic 'balance bar' style.

Thoughts and opinions?

 

What are they? Do you have a link? I have no idea which ones 'these' are.

 

http://secureperformanceorder.com/us...ProductID=5192

 

Interesting

 

I did some searching on the Hawk website and found the part number for thirdgen front brakes. Then I did a search based on caliper manufacturer. Funny enough, US Brake was listed as well as the oversized GM metric caliper.

Results are.... part numbers match!

The only problem I can see now is that the larger area may require a different master cylinder. Or if things actually work right, this may mean the end of that heavy brake pedal feel!

I know some people here have run the numbers based on area of piston versus area of master cylinder. Hopefully someone can shed some light on this issue.

 

Anyone have any opinion on whether or not these are any good? Will these increase or decrease pedal feel and/or travel? Could this be a decent upgrade for someone not wanting to spend $850+ on 1LE , Baer etc?

 

Even with a larger piston, they're still smaller than any dual piston caliper. I really don't see the advantage since you still wouldn't be increasing the size of the rotor any.


Chuck (z28doyle) just did his LS1s for $200, but he was able to do his own machine work....still cheaper than Baer.


Ed

 

No offense or flame intended, but some of us do not own, work at or have access to a machine shop; therefore, the cost would not be $200 or anywhere near this cost. We have to look for other options or pay $900+ for an aftermarket brake upgrade to crappy stock brakes.

 

I understand, no problem, but I'm sure you could ask around and get some help in upgrading your brakes from others who have done it and do have the access to the right stuff to get the setups done.


Ed

 

Here is the response I got from US brake

"The caliper should fit fine and you should be able to use the same master cylinder.

The "brake feel" should be a little different. You will be able to get 20% more clamping force with the same pedal effort."


Not much more info than the website, except for saying that the same master sylinder would work.