Big Brakes

Doing some new brakes. What do you think?

I think I need some, too.

I think those look awesome, and that you're missing two lugnutzes.

Bewber wrote:

I think those look awesome, and that you're missing two lugnutzes.

Not to mention proper torque specs, a grease cap for the castle nut, a cotter pin and the important brake lines to be hooked up.

Did you get the matching cross drilled brake lines for those rotors?



http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1

Very cool!

I guess that went right over Mikes head Robert.Some of us got and some of them dont!Where in the hell did you find this site' its hilarious.
Jim Gordon

Here's my favorite! For when you have lost the original.


http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=19

rh96ss wrote:

Doing some new brakes. What do you think?

I like the rotors,.
nick

Pictures of mine will be in the next Impala SScene.

sherlock9c1 wrote:

Pictures of mine will be in the next Impala SScene.

Are they "BIG brakes" ???

nick

For the price, they're big enough.

sherlock9c1 wrote:

For the price, they're big enough.

you have a point,.
wonder how much difference they will make in a track enviroment,.

Nick

sherlock9c1 wrote:

Pictures of mine will be in the next Impala SScene.

sherlock9c1 wrote:

For the price, they're big enough.

Enough of the cloak and dagger BS, post up about it. I thought we are supposed to share info.......

When does the SScene come out?

As far as heat loss:
I will find out when I road race at Waterford Hills this summer at the SS Nats.

rh96ss:
Your setup is very nice, and you won't have second thoughts after reading the article. I targeted a different price point / performance level with the brake setup I worked out.

Not trying to be a jerk, but a LOT of effort was put into figuring all of it out, ordering parts, machining, piecing it together, and trial and error, and I decided early on that a worthy venue to publish the information would be the ISSCA SScene magazine. Not trying to be sneaky, just wanted to make sure it got properly documented. And, by posting it, I AM sharing!

The latest issue was delayed due to some last-minute details for the Nationals that needed to get hammered out. I was told by Ken (the editor) that he should have it up by April 10th or so.

Looking forward to the info. I was just busting your balls a bit.

Are your rotors coated with something? I've noticed there is at least one relatively new anti-corrosion coating that looks very promising... except that they don't apply it to most GM rotors except for Corvette parts.

Calipers powdercoated. All done.
Stops really good.

I still hate you. Maybe even a little bit more now......

Is the break-in/pad seating procedures the same with this set-up as with a standard set if
brakes?Just curious about the heat cycles and if that coating requires different care when
new.They sure are wicked looking set of brakes and I would love to see peoples reactions
when they see them on a wagon.
Jim Gordon

rh96ss wrote:

Calipers powdercoated. All done.
Stops really good.

I gotta say Rob's car is one of the smoothest and nicest cars I have driven...... and it stops REALLY well. Thanks again!!

Thanks for the compliment. It still needs a few things...like a steering shaft and steering box.

sherlock9c1 wrote:

As far as heat loss:
I will find out when I road race at Waterford Hills this summer at the SS Nats.

rh96ss:
Your setup is very nice, and you won't have second thoughts after reading the article. I targeted a different price point / performance level with the brake setup I worked out.

Not trying to be a jerk, but a LOT of effort was put into figuring all of it out, ordering parts, machining, piecing it together, and trial and error, and I decided early on that a worthy venue to publish the information would be the ISSCA SScene magazine. Not trying to be sneaky, just wanted to make sure it got properly documented. And, by posting it, I AM sharing!

The latest issue was delayed due to some last-minute details for the Nationals that needed to get hammered out. I was told by Ken (the editor) that he should have it up by April 10th or so.

BTW - Joel's brake article is now available over at http://issca.org/newsletter/

In hindsight, although the intent was to get it properly documented, almost nobody is able to see it.

Perhaps after sufficient time has passed it can be posted elsewhere online to enable some additional exposure.

- J

I have read Joel's brake article. Very cost effective set up and a nice write up. Bravo....

Anyone else see the brake article , I would like to know how cost effective it really is . Cause those big brakes look nice in the pics .

rh96ss wrote:

http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=266855

With few little tweaks and some different parts,. this is the foundation for the vette setup,.

Nick