Cadillac V-Club TechTalks - Brembo (09/22/2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

All Cadillac V-Club members are invited to join our next Zoom web conference for an online meeting with the Brembo North America Team.

This Tech Talk will cover the Brembo products for Cadillac V-Series vehicles and include a Q&A session.

Brembo is an industry leader in high performance brake systems for cars and motorcycles worldwide. Maintaining Brembo brake components on a Cadillac V-Series vehicle protects the exact performance, safety, and chassis balance engineered by General Motors and Brembo. The partnership dates back to the original 2004 CTS-V, making Brembo systems a core part of the V-Series DNA rather than an aftermarket addition.

Thermal Management and Fade Resistance - V-Series sedans and SUVs (like the CT4-V, CT5-V, and Escalade-V) carry significant weight alongside massive horsepower. Brembo designs its high-carbon cast-iron and carbon-ceramic rotors with specific internal ventilation geometry to dissipate heat rapidly under hard use. Switching to lower-tier aftermarket pads or rotors often causes brake fade, rotor warping, and vibration during high-speed braking or track runs.
Electronic Integration (ABS, eLSD, MagneRide) - Modern V-Series models rely heavily on active chassis management, including Magnetic Ride Control and the Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD). These systems perform subtle, millisecond brake vectoring to stabilize the car while cornering.OEM Brembo brake pads are friction-matched to work within the specific torque curves and tolerances expected by Cadillac's brake control algorithms (ABS and StabiliTrak).Non-OEM friction materials can alter pedal feel, throw off brake-torque expectations, or compromise torque-vectoring performance.
Optimized Unsprung Weight and Dynamics - Brembo constructs its monobloc aluminum calipers and multi-piece floating rotors to minimize unsprung weight at each wheel corner. Keeping this mass down helps your suspension react faster to road imperfections, directly benefiting the handling crispness Cadillac intended.
Pad Material & Noise, Vibration, Harshness - Cadillac V-Series OEM Brembo pads use bespoke compound formulations designed to balance intense track bite with quiet, street-friendly operation. Cheaper alternatives often introduce excessive brake squeal or heavy, abrasive dust that quickly ruins factory wheel finishes.
Resale Value and Vehicle Authenticity - For performance enthusiasts, seeing factory-spec Brembo calipers, rotors, and pads is a major selling point. Cutting corners with low-tier replacement parts degrades the resale appeal of a V-Series badge, as buyers generally look for authentic factory upkeep.

RSVP registration via CadillacVClub.com is mandatory to confirm your attendance and receive access to the ZOOM credentials necessary to participate in the meeting. You will need to install the ZOOM app on either your mobile or desktop device in order to participate. The meeting will begin promptly on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:00PM PDT, 7:00PM CDT and 8:00PM EDT.

Brembo values your feedback. This is your opportunity to interact with key Brembo team members regarding the performance features of your vehicle and provide direct feedback on your personal ownership experience.

Due to ZOOM attendee limitations, this event is restricted to only members of the Cadillac V-Club and to the first 300 members who RSVP to attend.

If you have a family membership or are a sponsor of the V-Club, please RSVP register only once to participate via ZOOM.

2026 Petit Le Mans at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (10/01/2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FIRING ON ALL EIGHT CYLINDERS

The track is calling and you have a unique opportunity to be a part of the next Cadillac Racing victory. Join us at the Cadillac V-Performance Car Corral during the Petit Le Mans at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

The 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday, October 2-3 is certainly the feature of the weekend schedule, but there is plenty of additional racing action to enjoy in between IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship sessions! Experience the speed, sound and fury of the Cadillac V-Series.R’s 670 hp hybrid V8 in person.

Your exclusive two-day Cadillac V-Performance Racing experience includes:

One (1) on-site parking pass to the Cadillac V-Performance Car Corral. Access limited to Cadillac vehicles only
Two (2) two-day suite passes to the Cadillac V-Performance Hospitality Chalet
Exclusive opportunity to drive your Cadillac on the track at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Premium catered meals, snacks and beverages in the Cadillac V-Performance Hospitality Chalet
Exclusive behind-the-scenes access with Cadillac Racing teams and drivers*
Meet and greet opportunities with Cadillac executives and V-Performance engineers*

2026 PETIT LE MANS AT THE MICHELIN RACEWAY ROAD ATLANTA - TWO PERSON TICKET PACKAGE PRICE: $750

All Cadillac V-Club members who RSVP register will receive an early invitation to purchase tickets before they are made generally available to the public.

A limited number of two person ticket packages are available, so RSVP register for early notification when the tickets go on sale. Due to the limited number of packages available, there is a limit of 1 two-person ticket package per V-Club member. The ticket packages will be delivered prior to the event date via Fed-Ex.

BOOK YOUR AIRFARE, HOTEL, RENTAL CAR

*Participants are responsible for personal travel and lodging costs. This is an invitation only event. Offer valid through while supplies last. Offer is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-redeemable for cash. Limit one ticket package per person. Approximate retail value $1,200.

Cadillac V-Club upcoming events

Cadillac V-Club TechTalks - Brembo (09/22/2026)

2026 Petit Le Mans at the Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (10/01/2026)

FIRING ON ALL EIGHT CYLINDERS