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Now that I have completed the MOD there are things I would change if I could. First, I would have ALL the parts before starting (I did not). Second, I would do the install in “BLEED” order:
After asking many questions concerning the possibility of putting 2009-2012 CTS-V Brembo brakes on the 2008-2012 CTS and getting answers from “it can’t be done” to “it may work” I decided to give it a try. I got my courage from the fact that JDP Motorsports sells a kit using the same parts. So here it is.
I had to break this up into three parts because the system will only allow 15 photos. I have way more then that.
[DIY] Install CTS-V Brembo Brakes on CTS (Part 1, GETTING STARTED)
Disclaimer: This Mod is being performed on my 2008 CTS RWD w/FE2 option and 19” CTS-V wheels. I will not address the CTS 4 though I have found no reason to believe it will not work on any 2008 – 2012 CTS with 18” wheels. So, take some time to measure your wheels for clearance.
Here is a link to JDP Motorsport that may help.
http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/media...fb8d27136e95/c/t/ctsv_specs_copy.jpg~original
The parts list:
Parts cost change almost daily so this is as close as I could get. I can say the pare numbers are the ones I used. As you can see, the rotors account for 1/3 of the total cost. There are hundreds of rotors available for the CTS-V. If the OEM Brembo rotors listed are not to your liking then any rotor made for the 2009 – 2012 CTS-V should work and save you $$$.
My calipers started life Yellow with V logos but thanks to the magic of VHT Red and Clear Caliper paint and some Brembo Logos they are now Red. The Yellow was beautiful but I didn’t want to use the V logo. The directions on the VHT can are not clear with respect to curing the paint. Here is what I did:
READ THE CAN! I got much of the following via phone with VHT.
1. Sand the flat area of the V logo with 1200 wet paper. If you are going back with same color then do not sand more then that area.
2. Sand or Red Scotch Brite Pad (VHT recommendation) the whole caliper, it comes with the input hole plugged with a blue stopper so it is waterproof.
3. Use hair dyer or let it set overnight.
4. Mask off the area not to be painted. In my case that was the bleeders, inlet hole, pistons and the area where the ends of the pads contact. I used Blue painters tape for masking, tested a sample in advance, and it had no problem throughout the process.
5. If keeping the Yellow, mask all but the flat surface where the V logo is. Go to the edge so if the paint does not match exactly it won't mater so mush. You can use printer paper for the large areas.
6. Paint, two light coats followed by one wet coat. Wait 10 min. after each coat.
7. As soon as it’s dry to the touch, 20 min, very carefully apply the logos. Pressed on the letters and try not to stick down the backing tape to much. Remove the backing tape and ensure the letters are flat.
8. If you are keeping Yellow remove all the masking. The clear will help cover the ledge created by the tape.
9. Apply two coats of VHT clear.
10. Number 6 thru 8 must be done within one hour.
11. Now, send your wife shopping while you hang them in the oven at 200 degrees for one hour.
It's paint. The worst that could happen is you get new logos and start over.
I got the stickers here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230778598205...S:1123&vxp=mtr
Tools:
Torque Specs:
(2011 CTS-V Service Manual)
These are the parts needed for the front brakes:
And the Rear brakes. New bolts required are in parts list but not shown here:
B]The Goodridge brake lines:[/B]
NEXT – PART 2, DISASSEMBLY – When you have all the parts and tools together, go to part 2.
Now that I have completed the MOD there are things I would change if I could. First, I would have ALL the parts before starting (I did not). Second, I would do the install in “BLEED” order:
- Right Rear
- Left Rear
- Right Front
- Left Front
After asking many questions concerning the possibility of putting 2009-2012 CTS-V Brembo brakes on the 2008-2012 CTS and getting answers from “it can’t be done” to “it may work” I decided to give it a try. I got my courage from the fact that JDP Motorsports sells a kit using the same parts. So here it is.
I had to break this up into three parts because the system will only allow 15 photos. I have way more then that.
- Part 1, GETTING STARTED,
- Part 2, DISASSEMBLY (FRONT)
- Part 3, INSTALL NEW PARTS (FRONT)
- Part 4, DISASSEMBLY & INSTALL NEW PARTS (REAR)
BLEEDING BRAKES AND BED IN THE NEW PADS
[DIY] Install CTS-V Brembo Brakes on CTS (Part 1, GETTING STARTED)
Disclaimer: This Mod is being performed on my 2008 CTS RWD w/FE2 option and 19” CTS-V wheels. I will not address the CTS 4 though I have found no reason to believe it will not work on any 2008 – 2012 CTS with 18” wheels. So, take some time to measure your wheels for clearance.
Here is a link to JDP Motorsport that may help.
http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/media...fb8d27136e95/c/t/ctsv_specs_copy.jpg~original
The parts list:
Parts cost change almost daily so this is as close as I could get. I can say the pare numbers are the ones I used. As you can see, the rotors account for 1/3 of the total cost. There are hundreds of rotors available for the CTS-V. If the OEM Brembo rotors listed are not to your liking then any rotor made for the 2009 – 2012 CTS-V should work and save you $$$.
My calipers started life Yellow with V logos but thanks to the magic of VHT Red and Clear Caliper paint and some Brembo Logos they are now Red. The Yellow was beautiful but I didn’t want to use the V logo. The directions on the VHT can are not clear with respect to curing the paint. Here is what I did:
READ THE CAN! I got much of the following via phone with VHT.
1. Sand the flat area of the V logo with 1200 wet paper. If you are going back with same color then do not sand more then that area.
2. Sand or Red Scotch Brite Pad (VHT recommendation) the whole caliper, it comes with the input hole plugged with a blue stopper so it is waterproof.
3. Use hair dyer or let it set overnight.
4. Mask off the area not to be painted. In my case that was the bleeders, inlet hole, pistons and the area where the ends of the pads contact. I used Blue painters tape for masking, tested a sample in advance, and it had no problem throughout the process.
5. If keeping the Yellow, mask all but the flat surface where the V logo is. Go to the edge so if the paint does not match exactly it won't mater so mush. You can use printer paper for the large areas.
6. Paint, two light coats followed by one wet coat. Wait 10 min. after each coat.
7. As soon as it’s dry to the touch, 20 min, very carefully apply the logos. Pressed on the letters and try not to stick down the backing tape to much. Remove the backing tape and ensure the letters are flat.
8. If you are keeping Yellow remove all the masking. The clear will help cover the ledge created by the tape.
9. Apply two coats of VHT clear.
10. Number 6 thru 8 must be done within one hour.
11. Now, send your wife shopping while you hang them in the oven at 200 degrees for one hour.
It's paint. The worst that could happen is you get new logos and start over.
I got the stickers here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230778598205...S:1123&vxp=mtr
Tools:
- Jack
- Jack Stand
- Shop Rags
- Hand Ceaner
- More Shop Rags
- Chock blocks
- T27 Torx (Caliper Screw)
- 10mm Socket (Speed Sensor)
- 11mm Box Wrench (Small, for bleeder valve)
- 12mm Socket (Banjo Bolt) *
- 1/2 in Socket (Caliper Pin Bolt) *
- 19mm (3/4”) Socket (Caliper Bolts) *
- 22mm Socket (Lug Nuts) *
- 9/16 Open End (Brake Lines)
- 7/8 Open End (Brake Lines)
- 3/4 Open End (Brake Lines)
- Torque Wrench (mine only goes to 150 lb ft)
- Brake Fluid. 1 liter (see below)
- Catch Pan for fluid spells
Torque Specs:
(2011 CTS-V Service Manual)
- Wheel Lug Nuts 140 lb ft
- Front Hub Bolts 100 lb ft
- Front Caliper Bolts 166 lb ft
- Front Caliper Guide Pin Bolt 48 lb ft
- Rear Hub Bolts 100 lb ft
- Rear Caliper Bolts 96 lb ft
- Rear Caliper Guide Pin Bolt 20 lb ft
- Brake Hose Banjo Bolt 36 lb ft
These are the parts needed for the front brakes:
And the Rear brakes. New bolts required are in parts list but not shown here:
B]The Goodridge brake lines:[/B]
NEXT – PART 2, DISASSEMBLY – When you have all the parts and tools together, go to part 2.