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**lemans81** · 01-12-2013, 12:30 AM

So with 95,000 miles on the my 2005 Cobalt LS, its got to be time to replace the brakes(no squealers yet), but with tax refund upcoming in a month or so, I want to go ahead and get it done. Question is is it worth upgrading to better pads/rotors, or just do what I always do and head down to the local part shop and buy their crap?

I wish Chevy sold the exact same stuff as stock, I wouldn't mind another 100,000 miles before a brake job, but they are very badly warped from when my wife drove the car.

Suggestions?

psp4ever · 01-12-2013, 10:12 AM

I bought some brembo rotors online for 40 a piece for my crv.

**S D** · 01-12-2013, 12:16 PM

Take a look into picking up a set of brembo blanks and either stock GM pads or similar organic stuff.

Brembo "blanks" as they are commonly called, are high quality everyday-use rotors. These are not drilled or slotted, and they have an excellent reputation among the enthusiast crowds along with a great warranty. These are always my first choice if I am in need of new rotors.

**lemans81** · 01-12-2013, 12:26 PM

I can't find any brembo's for the cobalt, the SS's have tons of options, but the stock LS doesn't.

I do like these a lot...lol

Amazon

But these would be more prudent:

Amazon

pbasil1 · 01-12-2013, 04:11 PM

Look into some EBC, DBA or Powerslot rotors if you cannot find some OEM Brembo blanks.

Also im a huge fan of the EBC green pads if you want a bit more bite when stopping.

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2722A0A0.aspx

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A3070A0A0.aspx

**lemans81** · 01-13-2013, 01:03 AM

Is that autoanything a decent site to deal with?(never heard of them, used rockauto, summitracing, and jcwhitney).

Why green just curious?

Also lol http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/75A5498A0A0.aspx

pbasil1 · 01-13-2013, 12:45 PM

Yes i have bought many things from Autoanything. They are awesome! Very fast shipping and killer prices/customer service. Use em if you can!

The green pads are a bit more performance based. They a great street/lite track usable pad. Medium dust output with a good bit of bit and great heat tolerance. I have them on my supra and couldnt be happier.

As for the drum conversion, it will definitely make a huge difference in stopping power and control. I didnt think your car would still have drums in the rear... What is there for conversions to what the Cobalt SS has fro rear brakes? Surely they will just bolt right on?

KSIMP88 · 01-13-2013, 05:30 PM

I dunno. Cobalt doesn't have the power that requires racing brakes. I'd just get some nice pads with minimal dust

**lautinjr** · 01-13-2013, 07:53 PM

Oem on that car was a ceramic I would suggest a Posi Quiet pad and the brembo blanks would be nice. If the Brembos are not available Centric and Raybestos make great blanks. Get the high quality Raybestos not the cheap ones. Centric makes the Posi Quiets.

**Mike** · 01-13-2013, 08:06 PM

Seconded what Larry said. Don't go anything less than semi-metallic. Organic pads are crap.

01-12-2013, 12:30 AM	#1
lemans81 Forum Director Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Independence, Missouri Posts: 463 Rep: 12	Time for new brakes for the Cobalt So with 95,000 miles on the my 2005 Cobalt LS, its got to be time to replace the brakes(no squealers yet), but with tax refund upcoming in a month or so, I want to go ahead and get it done. Question is is it worth upgrading to better pads/rotors, or just do what I always do and head down to the local part shop and buy their crap? I wish Chevy sold the exact same stuff as stock, I wouldn't mind another 100,000 miles before a brake job, but they are very badly warped from when my wife drove the car. Suggestions? __________________ “If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.” --Mark Twain 2008 Dodge Caravan SXT 2005 Chevy Cobalt

01-12-2013, 10:12 AM	#2
psp4ever idk Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 504 Rep: 40	I bought some brembo rotors online for 40 a piece for my crv. __________________ 1994 GMC Sierra, 191k miles, 5.7L, Train horn edition. Back on the road 2001 Honda CRV, 110k miles, 2.0L. 2012 Honda Rancher ES, 2300 miles, 420cc. Need a Carfax? Click HERE. Watch my Vids on YOUTUBE

01-12-2013, 12:16 PM	#3
S D Forum Editor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the garage. Posts: 1,660 Rep: 51	Take a look into picking up a set of brembo blanks and either stock GM pads or similar organic stuff. Brembo "blanks" as they are commonly called, are high quality everyday-use rotors. These are not drilled or slotted, and they have an excellent reputation among the enthusiast crowds along with a great warranty. These are always my first choice if I am in need of new rotors. __________________ Simplify, then add lightness.

01-12-2013, 12:26 PM	#4
lemans81 Forum Director Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Independence, Missouri Posts: 463 Rep: 12	I can't find any brembo's for the cobalt, the SS's have tons of options, but the stock LS doesn't. I do like these a lot...lol Amazon Amazon But these would be more prudent: Amazon Amazon __________________ “If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.” --Mark Twain 2008 Dodge Caravan SXT 2005 Chevy Cobalt Last edited by lemans81; 01-12-2013 at 12:43 PM.

01-12-2013, 04:11 PM	#5
pbasil1 Boosted Audiophile Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,261 Rep: 195	Look into some EBC, DBA or Powerslot rotors if you cannot find some OEM Brembo blanks. Also im a huge fan of the EBC green pads if you want a bit more bite when stopping. http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2722A0A0.aspx http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A3070A0A0.aspx __________________ 1991 Supra 2010 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior US Amps MD3d - Tcsounds LMS-R Audison Lrx 2.250(x2) - Morel MT-23 and CDM-88 Audison Lrx 4.300 - Dynaudio Mw180 Like performance computers too? Overclock.net "It's worse than porn...at least I can get a girl...no way I can get that car. lol" -Gandalf Last edited by pbasil1; 01-12-2013 at 04:26 PM.

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01-13-2013, 01:03 AM	#6
lemans81 Forum Director Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Independence, Missouri Posts: 463 Rep: 12	Is that autoanything a decent site to deal with?(never heard of them, used rockauto, summitracing, and jcwhitney). Why green just curious? Also lol http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/75A5498A0A0.aspx __________________ “If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.” --Mark Twain 2008 Dodge Caravan SXT 2005 Chevy Cobalt Last edited by lemans81; 01-13-2013 at 01:06 AM.

01-13-2013, 12:45 PM	#7
pbasil1 Boosted Audiophile Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,261 Rep: 195	Yes i have bought many things from Autoanything. They are awesome! Very fast shipping and killer prices/customer service. Use em if you can! The green pads are a bit more performance based. They a great street/lite track usable pad. Medium dust output with a good bit of bit and great heat tolerance. I have them on my supra and couldnt be happier. As for the drum conversion, it will definitely make a huge difference in stopping power and control. I didnt think your car would still have drums in the rear... What is there for conversions to what the Cobalt SS has fro rear brakes? Surely they will just bolt right on? __________________ 1991 Supra 2010 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior US Amps MD3d - Tcsounds LMS-R Audison Lrx 2.250(x2) - Morel MT-23 and CDM-88 Audison Lrx 4.300 - Dynaudio Mw180 Like performance computers too? Overclock.net "It's worse than porn...at least I can get a girl...no way I can get that car. lol" -Gandalf

01-13-2013, 05:30 PM	#8
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,498 Rep: 36	I dunno. Cobalt doesn't have the power that requires racing brakes. I'd just get some nice pads with minimal dust __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

01-13-2013, 07:53 PM	#9
lautinjr Now accepting bribes. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Currently Las Vegas Posts: 4,019 Rep: 191	Oem on that car was a ceramic I would suggest a Posi Quiet pad and the brembo blanks would be nice. If the Brembos are not available Centric and Raybestos make great blanks. Get the high quality Raybestos not the cheap ones. Centric makes the Posi Quiets. __________________ Please help reduce our mini van population and wear condoms!

01-13-2013, 08:06 PM	#10
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,127 Rep: 129	Seconded what Larry said. Don't go anything less than semi-metallic. Organic pads are crap. __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM \| See a bad post? Just report it! Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 [Almost ready!] Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim