allure06 Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Hey Gang I recently acquired an 06 Allure (Lacrosse) CX 3.8, I feel the stock brakes are inadequate they don't have enough stopping power. The previous owner had put in new pads and rotors but I don't feel stock brakes have enough "bite", I am on the lookout for options to upgrade to better brakes. I saw folks suggest 06 Impala caliper, bracket at front to other w-body cars of the era. Can I please get some suggestions as to what my options are? Sorry in advance for noobish questions as this is my first car and I am just starting out. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 I'd be looking into why the OEM brakes are so weak. I bet you don't need "upgrades", you need "repair". Partially-seized calipers, sticking caliper guide pins, crappy, bottom-feeder pads, failure to flush ancient brake fluid using a scan tool to activate the ABS, perhaps a failing power booster--or not enough engine vacuum to work it, etc. pwmin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allure06 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 9 hours ago, Schurkey said: I'd be looking into why the OEM brakes are so weak. I bet you don't need "upgrades", you need "repair". Partially-seized calipers, sticking caliper guide pins, crappy, bottom-feeder pads, failure to flush ancient brake fluid using a scan tool to activate the ABS, perhaps a failing power booster--or not enough engine vacuum to work it, etc. Thank you for the reply, thats a great suggestion! My thinking was if I have to run through the brakes like rebuild the calipers etc why not upgrade to better calipers while I'm at it? It has single piston floating calipers at the front if I can get dual piston floating calipers from a similar period car to fit I guess it'll be a win win for me! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmin Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 You can do the 12" Impala brakes up front. You can go up to factory Brembos, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allure06 Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Thank you @pwmin ! Would it be this kit https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7484644&cc=1438215&pt=14204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmin Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 6:51 AM, allure06 said: Thank you @pwmin ! Would it be this kit https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7484644&cc=1438215&pt=14204 I believe so, but there's no info on the model. I don't think you'll need to change caliper bracket bolts on yours like you do on the 2nd gen W-bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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