In this video I upgrade my front rotors and pads on my CTS VSport. The brakes are the same on most CTS, CT6, ATS, as well as Chevy Camaro SS (non 1LE) and Corvette Stingray. I also cover basic brake maintenance knowledge and how to choose a good pad and rotor.
The procedure highlights the steps to changing the pads and rotors on a 4 piston Brembo caliper and applies to many makes and models.
Be sure to check out my other video on doing single piston floating caliper like that found on my 2015 Cadillac CTS.
Content Time Links:
Introduction: 00:00
When and Why: 1:12
Choosing the Right Rotor and Pad: 1:57
Quick Overview of Front Brake Job: 6:37
Tools Required: 7:27
Removal of Front Rotor and Pads: 8:47
Cleaning and Prep: 14:04
Installation of Front Rotor and Pads: 15:09
Bedding Procedure and Conclusion: 19:04
**Torque Specs (CTS VSport Only, your car may be different):
Caliper Retaining Bolts: 111 ft-lbs +30 degrees
Rotor Retaining Bolt: 89 Inch-Lbs
**CTS VSport Suggested Brakes:
Powerstop Z26 Rear Kit: https://amzn.to/2TgFsWZ
Powerstop Z26 Front Kit (no weights): https://amzn.to/3czLs4O
Powerstop Z26 Front Kit (with weights, only for some 2014 CTS and you can use non-weighted as well): https://amzn.to/2wZnnUt
Powerstop Z26 Front and Rear Kit (no weights): https://amzn.to/38hPueG
Powerstop Drilled and Slotted Front Rotors Only: https://amzn.to/32KFnhk
Powerstop Drilled and Slotted Rear Rotors Only: https://amzn.to/3axEJ9N
**The Hawk brake pads I installed:
Hawk HP Plus (front): https://amzn.to/38ks0pc
Hawk Street 5.0 (rear): https://amzn.to/2PHzPyJ
**The Stoptech slotted rotors I installed:
Front Left: https://amzn.to/2VGfq0S
Front Right: https://amzn.to/3coSM31
Rear Left: https://amzn.to/2VG1zI6
Rear Right: https://amzn.to/2VDSUG0
**Highlighted Tools in this this Video:
Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/2PHhfXu
Suggested Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/2Tep8pz
Breaker Bar: https://amzn.to/2Ify4Vj
Punch Set: https://amzn.to/3coUMs3
Boar's Hair Bristle Brushes: https://amzn.to/32U9zXz
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