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BogeyBoy82

01-09-2011, 01:52 PM

I'm just getting into really modding this NNBS tahoe that I'm "inheriting" from my wife. I know everything you'd ever want to know about the NBS or a TBSS but I'm curious as to what Big Brake kit's are out there for these things. I'm not lookin to spend the farm on them but I do want something with different calipers, not just new bigger rotors. The Z06 brake kit swap isn't really dooable for me from what I understand being that it has a McG spindle drop on it already. What kits should I be looking at and where to buy? Thanks for the help.

BigRed76

01-10-2011, 10:31 AM

look at my signature ...... I am THRILLED with this setup and have several thousand miles using it without a hitch. Stops on a dime and is much much better than others I've tried.

BogeyBoy82

01-10-2011, 11:07 AM

Is the Akenbono's a full new setup with calipers and all? How much was it?

BigRed76

01-10-2011, 11:45 AM

Call them at 866-762-5288 and get a price using this info:
Centric 120.66057 & 120.66065 Rotors
Akebono Pro Act Ceramic Disk Brakes

Zed 71

01-12-2011, 10:15 AM

Also look at EBCs. I have the slotted rotors and Greenstuff pads. Much better performance, especially with brake fade. Got mine at autoanything.com.

IMO BBK not needed. I have larger MT tires and with a full camping load the brakes are great through the mountain decents.

2 E L O

01-12-2011, 07:01 PM

R1Concepts.com.

I've heard only awesome things about this company, their service, their products, and their prices....

BigRed76

01-12-2011, 08:21 PM

Is the Akenbono's a full new setup with calipers and all? How much was it?

No The Akebono's are a factory replacement .... not a big brake kit

NASTY GM

01-13-2011, 01:52 AM

I have Wilwood's which are not cheap but they work awesome. Larger 2 piece rotors, 6 pistons fronts, 4 pistons rear and stainless lines :mexsmoke:

BabyHuey

01-13-2011, 09:10 AM

How much did thsoe run you, and woudl they clear factory 20's aswell? I plan to keep the factories or sell them off for some steelies to run in teh winter

NASTY GM

01-13-2011, 09:18 AM

How much did thsoe run you, and woudl they clear factory 20's aswell? I plan to keep the factories or sell them off for some steelies to run in teh winter

I don't think they will clear 20's, but you would have to confirm that from Wilwood. I think the kit cost more than 4k new :eek: I bought mine used of this forum for half that :)