Front and rear brake informational thread
07-31-2009, 01:02 PM
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Ok, thanks for that information - sorry you had to be the one to find that out but you probably just saved quite a few people from doing the same. Which Saab did you order the rotors for?
(I'll edit the original post later, posting this from my iPhone in an area with bad reception - it's like being on dialup lol)
(I'll edit the original post later, posting this from my iPhone in an area with bad reception - it's like being on dialup lol)
I DID make a error in my last post that I will correct now. If the dime goes into the groove less than to what's his names head don't worry about it. If it goes BEYOND his head TURN the rotor. The following link explains it better than I did. Please excuse my error. The link will give you some good info on brakes. Both the myths and facts.
http://www.procutinternational.com/supplier_gm.aspx
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07-31-2009, 02:32 PM
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I used the rotors from all the 9-3 Saabs. They are the same diameter and bolt pattern but not deep enough to sit correctly. I don't think mine can be turned because there is a very tall lip on the outer edge inside and out. The lip is tall enough to lay the dime on it side and not be able to slide it off. They have worn about the height of a dime on its side.
This a temporary solution until rotors can be purchased.
08-01-2009, 10:19 AM
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The HP Plus is kind of aggressive based on all of the reviews. The HPS (HP Street) is the best pick for daily driving. I plan to go with HPS on all 4 corners for my other cars. I couldn't find them for the front of my SS/TC so I'll keep the Ferodos for now.
08-03-2009, 10:12 AM
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Anybody looking for pads and rotors? Contact Tom at the link below. He has parts. Just make out the form and he will get back to you fast.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/contact_us.aspx
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/contact_us.aspx
08-03-2009, 10:16 AM
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Anybody looking for pads and rotors? Contact Tom at the link below. He has parts. Just make out the form and he will get back to you fast.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/contact_us.aspx
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/contact_us.aspx
08-03-2009, 10:35 AM
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08-03-2009, 12:01 PM
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09-03-2009, 01:21 AM
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i have a question I have an 06 cobalt SS non supercharged. i have a set of awesome drilled slotted rotors and high performance brakes. I am purchasing the 09 turbocharged on friday. My question is will the rotors and brakes fit the 09 from my 06 or am i just S.O.L and have to buy new ones? Are the Brembro set that comes on the turbos really that bad? I know i had to replace the brakes and rotors off my 06 SS within the 1st few months. Thanks
09-03-2009, 01:34 AM
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i have a question I have an 06 cobalt SS non supercharged. i have a set of awesome drilled slotted rotors and high performance brakes. I am purchasing the 09 turbocharged on friday. My question is will the rotors and brakes fit the 09 from my 06 or am i just S.O.L and have to buy new ones? Are the Brembro set that comes on the turbos really that bad? I know i had to replace the brakes and rotors off my 06 SS within the 1st few months. Thanks
Or more specifically its the pad and rotor combo in the rear. The rears are just standard calipers, not brembos. And they are different than the 07 and below as well.
09-03-2009, 02:10 AM
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thanks for the reply. my concern was i was reading on the what you dislike about your SS and someone had said that they haded the brakes and that when it rained it was like not havign any brakes at all. that kinda scared me as i have 2 kids in my car. Thanks again for the reply
09-08-2009, 05:03 PM
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I went to the Autozone website and typed in the part number (1033) for the rear pads and they look nothing like whats on my car. The pads I ended up getting were 1095's and they look like whats on it. I won't be able to take them apart until tomorrow to see if their right.
09-08-2009, 05:07 PM
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Hahaha...so you purchased brake pads based on the picture from the website? I wouldn't want to be driving your car after these are installed...
09-08-2009, 05:19 PM
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Not to burst your bubble but I've been working on cars for over 8 years so I know what I'm doing. I saw both numbers in person and unless they were boxed wrong, the 1033's looked nothing like whats on my car.
09-08-2009, 05:26 PM
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That may be...but couldn't they have put the wrong pictures on the website?