2001 3.5 Calipers

If you have any questions ask aurorabrain or speedneon. I put the list together below based on speedneons thread, with a few that I added.

I put the A-1 cardone numbers because they include the bracket with the caliper. I don't know if you have to send in a core for cardone.

They sell the calipers at local autostores, but they don't have the bracket and you have to have a core or it will cost you more. Your best bet might be www.car-part.com/ I find that is a good place to find them.
Just make sure they include the bracket.

The upgrades below should work for '97 and up to '03, but again, ask aurorabrain before you commit to anything.




[glow=red,2,300]Brake Upgrades[/glow]


Bolt on Front Brake Upgrade w/ 16" Wheels Requires Caliper, Rotor, and Bracket.

2006 BUICK LUCERNE CX 3.8L 231cid V6 FI (2)

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B4988 {[Caliper w/Installation Hardware] Remanufactured.}
Front Left; w/16" Wheels; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B4989 {[Caliper w/Installation Hardware] Remanufactured.}
Front Right; w/16" Wheels; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket.

BUICK LUCERNE CX (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE CXL (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE CXS (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE SUPER 2008
CHEVROLET IMPALA 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 2008
CHEVROLET IMPALA LS (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET IMPALA LT (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET IMPALA SS (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS (2006 - 2007)
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LT (2006 - 2007)
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LTZ 2006
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS (2006 - 2007)

Speed Neon

Remember the dual piston w-body setups of the early 90's. Well GM has revived them and they are a direct bolt on for 98-99 classics, and 95-97 classics with 98-99 knuckles.
And to boot they come in two flavors, "stop now" and "the hand of god". Now the v6 lucrene came with 11.75 inch disc with dual piston calipers while the v8 lucrenes and dts came equipped with 12+ inch versions of the same. If you opt for the larger 12 inch brakes you will need 17 inch or better wheels.

But with either you will get excellent initial bite and fade resistance. This is an entirely bolt on and bleed upgrade, with no change in brake bias. I drive this upgrade everyday.

Bolt on Front Brake Upgrade with 17" wheels or bigger. Requires Caliper, Bracket, Rotors, Dust Shield, or Dust Shield Modification.

2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXS 4.6L 281cid V8 FI (Y)

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B4988 {[Caliper w/Installation Hardware] Remanufactured.}
Front Left; w/16" Wheels; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B4989 {[Caliper w/Installation Hardware] Remanufactured.}
Front Right; w/16" Wheels; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket

BUICK LUCERNE CX (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE CXL (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE CXS (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE SUPER 2008
CHEVROLET IMPALA 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 2008
CHEVROLET IMPALA LS (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET IMPALA LT (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET IMPALA LTZ (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET IMPALA SS (2006 - 2008)
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS (2006 - 2007)
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LT (2006 - 2007)
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LTZ 2006
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS (2006 - 2007)


Rear Brake Upgrade. Requires Caliper, Bracket, and Rotor.

2004-2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE GXP 4.6L 281cid V8 FI (Y)

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B4718 {[Caliper w/Installation Hardware] Remanufactured.}
Rear Left; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B4719 {[Caliper w/Installation Hardware] Remanufactured.}
Rear Right; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket.

BUICK PARK AVENUE ULTRA (2003 - 2005)
CADILLAC DEVILLE (2000 - 2005)
CADILLAC DEVILLE DHS (2001 - 2004)
CADILLAC DEVILLE DTS (2001 - 2005)
CADILLAC SEVILLE 2000
CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS (2001 - 2004)
CADILLAC SEVILLE STS (2001 - 2003)
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE GXP (2004 - 2005)


Rear Brake Upgrade. Requires Caliper, Bracket, Wheel Hub switch and Dust shield removal or r & r. Ebrake will not work.

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B5014
Rear Left; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket

A-1 CARDONE Part # 18B5015
Rear Right; Original Equipment Metal Piston;Supplied w/Mounting Bracket.

BUICK LUCERNE CX (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE CXL (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE CXS (2006 - 2008)
BUICK LUCERNE SUPER 2008
CADILLAC DTS (2006 - 2008)
CADILLAC DTS PLATINUM 2008

I do have upgraded calipers on my Autobahn. They really make a big difference. I have an '06 Lucerne on one side and Impala on the other. Since it is a '97 I did have to bend the backing plate a little but it was no big deal. With yours you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck on finding the correct rears, I looked for a long time and gave up.

When I compared the Aurora rotors with the Lucerne, the Lucerne rotors were actually thinner on the outside than the Aurora rotors.

I was wondering if you could use the Aurora rotors with the Lucerne calipers?

But, not only are they dual piston calipers, their pads are way bigger. They really do make a big difference. I recommend them for every Aurora, it should be a requirement. It's not easy to stop 2 tons.

One of these days I will do a 100 ft brake test and see how it does compared to a regular Aurora.

I agree with Aurora40 but only with ceramic pads. I think ceramics were original equip but I might be wrong. Stopping this car with metalic pads sucks. Esp in the rain.

Don't 3.5 auroras have 15" rims?

2G V6's have 16's, V8's have 17's.

The stock brakes are shabby, maybe I drive different. Why are you guys so against upgrading your brakes? Why not? You can get a set for $40 at a salvage yard and they bolt right on. Is there even anyone with a 2G that has upgraded yet? After you put a set on, then you can say how they aren't that much better. And you guys with the 2G V8's (or 17" wheels) can even take it a step further. You can use the V8 Lucerne brakes.

Bottom line is they are better.

If you really want to go wild. STS-V/CTS-V calipers should bolt up too, GM uses a generic mounting spec. You'll just need to figure out the rotor issue, and wheels to fit a 14" rotor.

I get tired of you knowing everything! At least I am learning from you!

You are right, they stopped almost exactly the same. The Green Aurora with the stock brakes stopped a little quicker. It has better tires then the red one. I had the camera in the same spot and I tried to stop exactly the same for both cars. I started braking at the fence corner going from 60-0. And you can see that the Green Aurora with the stock brakes and better tires stopped about 6-8 inches shorter.

I think that the Lucerne brakes are less likely to warp than the Aurora brakes. I think it is because the pressure is divided more evenly with the dual piston calipers. That is the experience I have had anyways.

Sorry about the poor video quality. I bought a cheap memory card and it sucks.

Thanks! I was a little bummed, but the truth hurts sometimes.

I have another caliper out in the garage and another on the way. When I install them I am going to try it with the Aurora rotors and see if they work.

hey Rockinante
I just went to parts source and the guy behind the counter ordered them and i got them in 2 days

the front rotors were $92 each...actually $1 less than the OEM..the code on the box is SR55034L and SR55034R (right and left) Inroble sports

the PRo ceramics pads for the front were $125 i think..but I usually change my front brakes every year and Im going on 2 1/2 years so the price is comparable but the performance is awsome.

I still have the conventional rotors on the back..upgrading those is more cosmetic than performance in my opinion unless your all out racing.