General GM Chat When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made. Chat about all things GM (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the Lounge, and all Model specific mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.

Plan ahead if you need GXP parts!

Old 06-29-2007, 04:57 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Thread Starter
 
ddalder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ddalder is on a distinguished road
Default Plan ahead if you need GXP parts!

I'm not sure about any one else, but I've had a terrible time getting parts for my GXP. I've purchased various trim items (granted this probably isn't very common), all the way to normal wear and tear items.

So far out of 15 to 20 items I've purchased, all but one has come from Lansing MI.

Today I was looking for front brake parts since I'm putting new pads (Ceramix) and rotors on the front. I wanted a brake hardware kit and nobody can supply one aftermarket made for the GXP. Worse yet, the only way it is available from GM is with the pads. Even when I checked on pads, they told me they would be coming from the US.

I've checked all the common places such as NAPA, Part Source, Canadian Tire, Auto Value, etc. I've had the same information from everyone.

Starting to get really frustrated
Old 06-29-2007, 05:15 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
Posts like a Supercharger
 
DONKY4444's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: KALAMAZOO, MI
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
DONKY4444 is on a distinguished road
Default

Sorry to hear about that. Hopefully I won't have too much of a wait when I need parts since I am in Michigan. Good luck on the brakes!
Old 06-29-2007, 05:30 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
ReallyAGXP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Somewhere south of Ottawa with your girlfriend driving faster then you.
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ReallyAGXP is on a distinguished road
Default

Well you parts guy has no idea then...
http://www.raybestos.com/wps/portal/...productType=-2

for rotors front Caddy seville and I believe the calipers are the same I think the rears are 11.25 inch i'll have to look at an old post.
Old 06-29-2007, 06:37 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Thread Starter
 
ddalder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ddalder is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by ReallyAGXP
Well you parts guy has no idea then...
http://www.raybestos.com/wps/portal/...productType=-2

for rotors front Caddy seville and I believe the calipers are the same I think the rears are 11.25 inch i'll have to look at an old post.
These are the ones they got for me, but aren't the same as what'* on my car. The boots are totally different, and the channel in the retainers is too large. Raybestos was one of the companies they contacted. These are for the non-GXP Bonneville.

Just to add to the confusion, when I contacted the dealership they needed my VIN. They said for the '04 GXP there were different parts which can only be determined by the VIN.
Old 06-29-2007, 06:54 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
ReallyAGXP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Somewhere south of Ottawa with your girlfriend driving faster then you.
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ReallyAGXP is on a distinguished road
Default

most other parts transfer over to the caddy.
Old 06-29-2007, 07:10 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Thread Starter
 
ddalder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,446
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ddalder is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by ReallyAGXP
most other parts transfer over to the caddy.
Thanks for the info. This may help in the future. I reused what I had this time since it was all in good shape. I just checked for tears or problems with the boots, cleaned up the pad retainers and cleaned / re-lubed the guide pins.

Time to test drive these new Ceramix!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
viniepooh
1992-1999
2
02-06-2011 12:55 PM
GXP Venom
General GM Chat
9
04-09-2006 10:17 AM
Bonnephile
Lounge
8
05-01-2004 01:11 PM
SSEimatt93
Detailing & Appearance
2
03-05-2004 11:53 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Plan ahead if you need GXP parts!



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:34 AM.