I would assume you are referring to the OE replacement rotors. Yes, you can certainly use OE pads on the aftermarket rotors. Obviously if you are spending the money to upgrade, you should try and opt for the higher performance pad.
As for the BBK. I can post up a brake profile and you can measure your wheels to see what will fit or clear your wheels. This would be the best way to see if you will have any issues. As for the snow wheels (20") it also depends on the wheel profile. If you have a nice shape to the spoke (cross section) you might be able to clear. The 22" factory wheels clear, not because the inner diameter of the wheel, but because there is enough sweep on the spoke of the wheel to clear the caliper. Subsequently the 8-piston BBK will not clear because the diameter of the rotor is smaller and the caliper will interfere with the sweep of the spoke.
I will post the brake profile tomorrow in 8/12 piston so you can see. Let us know if there are any questions.
Thank you,
Dr. Design
D3 Cadillac
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Originally Posted by Ronin  Uhhh...you get what you pay for, and it doesn't come inexpensively for a reason. I guarantee there's a completely night and day difference between stock and the big brake kits. People are always anxious to add power, but skimp on what it takes to slow it down. Add a trailer to the mix and braking is that much more important.
ANYWAY, couple of questions for Dr. D; are the rotors OK to use with stock pads or do you recommend a specific brand/component to compliment them?
As far as the big brake kits go, I'm pretty sure that 18s are out of the question, but will any of them clear 20s? I have a summer/winter wheel swap issue that I need to contend with. Thanks... |