Ok so I recently got my stage 2 put in by a chevy dealer and the day I got my car back my breaks start squeaking like hell its driving me nuts. Im not gona give the dealership the satisfaction of going back to them so I want to do them myself. Iv done breaks on other cars but never my cobalt ss/sc.
My 2 part question to you all is (A) what breaks and rotors should I get, and (B) is there a how to break changing thread on here for the my car.
I want the breaks that don’t cause crazy break dust but still stop well, and I cant spend a ton of money on the rotors but I well get something that is drilled or slotted. Im looking to spend maybe 300 to 400 (at the most!) and get quality at that price, Is this possible?? Any relevant input is appreciated.

 

brakes!!!

there was a vendor selling some good slotted/drilled w/ pads for a good price, give me a minute to find it...

try cobalt addiction

http://cobalt-addiction.com/handling.htm

click rotors

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this is what i was originally looking for:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/deleted-threads-89/oem-size-performance-cross-drilled-slotted-rotors-17882/

 

The vendor Uneek sells some awsome brakes pretty cheap.
I just bought front and rear cross-drilled slotted rotors with pads all around for $325.00 shipped. Here is the link to his thread.
Mine will be on by tonight. I will post pics.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...slotted+rotors

BTW REIGNftSOLDIER wins the best avatar award. Nice

 

GMPP Cross drilled and slotted rotors and some EBC red stuff pads. Thats what I plan on getting anyway.

 

thanks!!

that 2nd link is to Uneek

 

I thought they were brakes??

 

also corrected in my first post

 

I went with OEM replacement steel blanks. Our stock rotors are GREAT and stand up really well to hard use (I run mine on a road course) with no warping or wear. The biggest problem is with the stock pads. Once you change the compound you will notice a SIGNIFICANT difference. If you've got to get anything else get slotted only, drilled tend to crack with heat.

I have the Hawk HPS pads on my car and I love them. They stop great and a LOT less brake dust than the stockers.

 

just be careful with uneek's brake setup if you are an aggressive driver. they are a good price but I have only had mine on for 9 months and my car has 16,000 miles on it total with the brakes being on the car for about 8,000 miles and the fronts are already sqeaking...

 

 

I couldn't agree more! Pads and braided lines are all that is needed for this car. Our stock setup is freakin' awesome. Should have got a lot more attention in all the reviews...

 

Ooooh forgot the braided lines, they help a ton - I LOVE mine.

The OEM pad choice was just a poor one. OK stopping power but COMPLETELY mis-matched for the rotors. Change the pad compound and the rotors don't wear AT ALL. I've had mine on for 10k and the surface is smooth as silk. 10k on my stock pads and you could feel the grooves.

 

What exactly does braided lines do to help stopping power? I thought the stock brakes work excellent just have sooo much brake dust. Once my fronts wear I am going to just replace all the pads and rotors probably with something better, gonna have to research around to see what everyone suggests.

 

I had my stockers on up intill last night. I have 30K on the car.
They were great to me but their time has come. I'm getting some squealing now.

I'll let you guys know how the Uneek brakes go.
I'll keep an eye on that celicacobalt. Thanks.

 

Stock lines expand when the brake fluid heats up. As time goes on and you stop more and more, there is more and more give in the lines. they also deteriorate over time because they are rubber. Braided lines are usually teflon with a braided overlay. with the braided lines you get less petal give, they last longer,and are protected from any exterior interferences like rubbing or road debris etc.

I at one time was asking the same question..thatskind of the answer i was given

 

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. +rep

 

You hit it right on the head, Donna! They're more rugged, they don't expand and weaken, and you'll notice better pedal response.

The only thing people make a mistake with SS lines is thinking they're maintenance-free. They're not, they still need replaced just not as often.

 

Thanks

 

That is one of the reasons that I bought the Colbalt. It was in the review, but they did not dwell on it. Braking 60-0 112 ft I think. The tuner challenge did not change the brakes when they did that challenge. Both of the other cars got new brakes (big brakes).