{"product_id":"cadillac-cts-v-3nd-gen-carbon-ceramic-brake-kits","title":"2014-2019 Cadillac CTS \/ CTS-V (3rd Gen) Carbon Ceramic Brake Rotors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sfx\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"box\" id=\"sfx-cases\" hidden\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReal Customer Builds \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cases\" id=\"sfx-cases-row\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/stopflex-ccb.com\/blogs\/carbon-ceramic-brakes-reviews\"\u003eView All\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e(function(){var brand=\"Cadillac\",blogPath=\"\/blogs\/carbon-ceramic-brakes-reviews\";function escT(t){var d=document.createElement('div');d.textContent=t||'';return d.innerHTML;}function render(list){if(!list.length)return;var row=document.getElementById('sfx-cases-row');var out='';list.slice(0,8).forEach(function(a){if(!a.image)return;out+='\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"'+a.url+'\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"'+a.image+'\" alt=\"'+escT(a.title)+'\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e'+'\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"'+a.url+'\"\u003e'+escT(a.title)+'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e';});if(!out)return;row.innerHTML=out;document.getElementById('sfx-cases').hidden=false;}function search(q,cb){fetch('\/search\/suggest.json?q='+encodeURIComponent(q)+'\u0026resources[type]=article\u0026resources[limit]=10').then(function(r){return r.json();}).then(function(d){var arts=((d.resources||{}).results||{}).articles||[];cb(arts.filter(function(a){return a.url.indexOf(blogPath)!==-1;}));}).catch(function(){cb([]);});}search(brand,function(same){if(same.length){render(same);}else{search('carbon ceramic',function(other){render(other);});}});})();\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box red\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWill This Fit My Car?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Replacement CCB Discs (Retain Factory Calipers)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS \/ CTS-V (3rd Gen). Factory rotor specifications and the smallest wheel that clears each trim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eTrim\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Rotor (Factory)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear Rotor (Factory)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMin. Wheel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCTS-V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e390mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Your Factory Calipers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them if the front calipers are fixed 4-piston or more — the rear axle qualifies regardless. Front 1- or 2-piston floating calipers rule out the disc-only route; choose the Full Upgrade kit instead. Every set is machined to the factory rotor specs listed above, and aftermarket calipers (Brembo, AP Racing, Alcon, Wilwood) only need the caliper model, pad shape, and rotor dimensions confirmed before we build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoke profile and offset also affect clearance — confirm your exact wheels before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Replacement CCB Discs (Retain Factory Calipers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCB rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-car set by default, built to the factory rotor specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCB brake pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched ceramic-compatible compound for StopFlex carbon ceramic rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7075 aluminum floating rotor hats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific fitment; custom rotor hat colors available for every Direct Replacement order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless floating hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-car hardware set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrder scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefault listing is full-car set. Front-only or rear-only orders can be arranged after confirmation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Carbon Ceramic — and Why StopFlex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Visible Dust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatched with StopFlex pads, the system sheds a fraction of the dust an iron rotor and pad combination throws. Wheels stay clean for weeks of driving instead of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Ceramic-Glaze Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex's proprietary coating gives the disc a bright ceramic-glaze surface with subtle texture — the factory carbon-ceramic look, clearly visible through open wheel designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinuous Fiber Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex discs are built with long continuous carbon fiber instead of chopped short fiber. Continuous strands carry load across the whole rotor body, raising strength and thermal durability under heat cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBespoke Per-Vehicle Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is machined to the confirmed vehicle and trim. Brackets, hat offsets, and pad shapes are built for that exact car — never pulled from a one-size-fits-all catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCCB-Specific Pad Compound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low-metallic resin pad compound reinforced with steel, copper, and aramid fiber, made for ceramic discs: stable to about 750 °C, roughly 0.44 average friction, strong fade resistance, low rotor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Unsprung Mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carbon-ceramic rotor weighs roughly half of the equivalent iron disc. Less rotating, unsprung mass lets the suspension follow broken pavement more cleanly and makes steering response noticeably sharper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Temperature Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon-silicon-carbide friction matrix keeps working at temperatures that push iron rotors into heavy fade, so the tenth hard stop feels like the first — same pedal travel, same bite point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRust-Free Rotor Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic discs cannot flash-rust. After rain, a wash, or weeks of parking, the rotor face behind your open-spoke wheels stays clean — no orange ring on a freshly detailed car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Street-Service Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn normal road use with matched pads and correct bedding, one StopFlex CCB rotor set is engineered to outlast several sets of iron replacement rotors, recovering part of the up-front cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter \u0026amp; Cold-Weather Braking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sf-emph\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinter question, straight answer: untuned ceramic discs bite less when cold. StopFlex optimized the pad compound and the rotor's ceramic coating for cold operation, so cold-start braking in winter feels very close to warm-weather braking. Extra following distance on freezing first stops is still smart; severe-winter daily cars should run Street Spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Rotor: Street, Track-Day, or Motorsport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Street_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Street Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStreet Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, cross-drilled face, and large cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for daily driving and premium street builds that need clean cold bite, low dust, corrosion-free appearance, and long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Trackday_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Track-Day Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack-Day Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, blank face, and honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for fast-road and track-day use where repeated braking stability matters more than maximum visual drilling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Racing_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Motorsport Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMotorsport Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncoated blank face with honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for race-focused builds that run competition pads, high-temperature fluid, cooling strategy, and a proper warm-up window. Not the default street choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat Management Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sf-emph\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeramic discs shrug off surface temperatures that would destroy iron, but the rest of the system still heats up: pads, fluid, seals, calipers, and wheels all absorb soak heat during repeated hard stops. For track days, long descents, and sustained hard driving, run brake cooling and high-temperature fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGet Your Fitment Confirmed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare your year, model, trim, wheel size, current rotor dimensions, and caliper type — every order is verified against your VIN-level configuration before it goes to production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"\/pages\/carbon-ceramic-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarbon Ceramic Brakes: Buying \u0026amp; Fitment Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"#contact_form_page\"\u003eConfirm Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this fit every 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This Direct Replacement page is limited to the 3rd Gen CTS-V brake package listed here: 390mm front rotors and 365mm rear rotors, reusing the factory calipers. It is not for standard CTS or V-Sport cars with smaller rotor packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to change calipers to run these carbon-ceramic rotors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is built to retain the factory CTS-V calipers. The front factory calipers must be 4-piston or larger for Direct Replacement eligibility; the CTS-V package listed here meets that requirement. The kit includes carbon-ceramic rotors, matching pads, hats, and floating hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow will these feel in winter or on a cold first stop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cold, untuned carbon-ceramic disc bites less than a cold iron disc. That is normal material behavior, not a defect. StopFlex tunes both the low-metallic resin-composite pad compound and the disc’s ceramic coating so cold-start braking feel comes very close to summer feel, but on the coldest first stops, leave a little extra following distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy replace the CTS-V iron rotors with carbon ceramic instead of another iron set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2014-2019 CTS-V is a heavy, high-power sedan that can put real heat into its 390mm front brakes. Carbon-ceramic rotors reduce rotating mass, resist heat checking better under repeated hard stops, and produce less visible brake dust when paired with the supplied carbon-ceramic-specific pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"StopFlex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49263398387971,"sku":"100090","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/2018-Cadillac-CTS-V-_3rd-Gen.jpg?v=1784010097","url":"https:\/\/stopflex-ccb.com\/products\/cadillac-cts-v-3nd-gen-carbon-ceramic-brake-kits","provider":"StopFlex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}