Sorry if this has been discussed before, but, I just registered here and was looking for a direct answer. I did a quick search and found some info on topic, but, not any direct info to say whether it can be done or not.

I have a 2008 Cobalt Sport Coupe, 4-door. It has the wider, 5 spoke rims (17's i think). I was just wondering if I could install the 2008 SS Brembo calipers, rotors pads, etc. on the fronts to replace the stock ones as a direct bolt on.

I did a brake conversion on my 2002 Camaro SS, where I installed the Z06 calipers and larger rotors. I had to purchase a relocation bracket that moved the location of the Z06 caliper further out to accommodate the larger corvette rotors. But, it was easy to do and they not only look awesome, but, grab like crazy.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

 

You'd need rims that fit.

The stock 17s do not

 

thank you steddy for the quick reply......thats what I kinda figured.

I do like the stock SS rims, how much are they roughly?

Is that "all" that is needed for the conversion to the brembos in the front? just the required calipers, rotors, etc. and the larger rims? otherwise, its a direct replacement?

has this been done before by anyone in the forums?

thank you

 

I dunno if it has been done on the FE3 platform.

But brackets, rotors, lines, iono if you would need the ABS module out of an LNF too or not.

Usually you can find a set of used SS/TC rims in fantastic shape for 500-1000 bucks.

They are forged, and a **** ton lighter than the 17s.

If you didn't wanna pony up the cash on the rims, you could run spacers, TC peeps are using the SS/NA rims as winter wheels with small spacers.

 

I would buy your old 17s lol

 

hmmm, considering its my daily driver and i'm getting married soon, I guess I should just leave well enough alone. Although, i'm still gonnna look at the 18s.

Thanks for the help guys

 

Stock 17s fit, a 3mm spacer makes it nice. They bolt right on, this has been covered mannnnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyy times. They bolt onto ANY delta with 5 lug hubs

 

Maven, does "they" mean the brembo brakes? If so, could you please tell me what parts are needed........or if you know of a tread that has this covered, could you please provide the link to it? Like I said, i did a quick search on it already, but, I didn't spend hours trying to find it.

thank you very much for your help

 

its listed numerous times. i dont have thread links handy, id have to search just like you you need calipers(2) pad kit(1) pin kit(2) rotors(2)

Yes by "they" I mean Brembos are a direct bolt on. no cutting, filing, fabbing.

 

ya maven is right pita doing the search for u
Rotors- P# 15893541 (left and right)

Brembo Calipers- FRONT LEFT P #25900763 FRONT RIGHT P# 25900764

pin kit- P#25900781

pad kit - P# 25808929

if you use a spacer most wheels need 5 mm then you should use longer wheel studs:

Studs Napa- BK 6411581
and dont forget you need caliper mounting bolts and I dont have that part number handy