Crappy Stock Brakes-need upgrades

[sparg93]

thoughts on upgrading the master cylinder? i read in article it can help with the sloppy feeling...but haven't found any other write-ups.

thoughts?

 

[blueflamed03]

if it's loosing pressure. Yes, if not, I'd leave it OEM, until it needs replaced.

 

[bowtiefreak]

Like everyone has said:

Hawk pads
Powerslot rotors
SS lines
new fluid

A new masrer cylinder would not hurt...but not a stock unit. There are some write ups out there on putting a NBS master into the OBS trucks. The NBS has a larger bore allowing more pressure so I am told. SSBC sells what they call a firm feel master cylinder, it is not cheap. Again, I can not back any of this up about the new master cylinder.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

if your going to go through all the nbs master cylinder, might as well put a hydroboost in it and call it a day

 

[haks310]

Like everyone has said:

Hawk pads
Powerslot rotors
SS lines
new fluid

A new masrer cylinder would not hurt...but not a stock unit. There are some write ups out there on putting a NBS master into the OBS trucks. The NBS has a larger bore allowing more pressure so I am told. SSBC sells what they call a firm feel master cylinder, it is not cheap. Again, I can not back any of this up about the new master cylinder.

No, you are right about the NBS master cylinder, it needs is a fitting to make it work. And the cylinder SSBC sells....it's a NBS cylinder.

 

[sparg93]

Which Hawk pads did you end up going with? I've read the writeups on there multiple versions, but I really didn't see a big difference (except for their $110 ones).

PowerSlot also makes slotted + drilled...ever heard positive/negative about adding the drilled versions? With my driving, i can't imagine i'll ever heat them up to the pt that having drilled would prove beneficial...but i'm always open to recommendations!

 

[haks310]

LTS

No need for drilled. I'd be scared of the possible cracking that might happen around the drilled holes also.

 

[Rudder]

Maybe its my motor mounts but whenever I accelerate from a stop I feel a 'clicking' if that makes sense.... Would this be attributed to the brakes also or could it be the motor mounts.

Hey Sid,

I just got a 99 Tahoe and I have the same problem that you stated here....any ideas of what it is?

Cheers

 

[sparg93]

LTS

No need for drilled. I'd be scared of the possible cracking that might happen around the drilled holes also.

Agreed - for my application i couldn't think of the potential benefit outweighing the con.

Thank you for all your help Haks, after i finish up my recent project (poly bushing on the sway bars) brakes will be the next item on the list!!

 

[eZg]

Hey Sid,

I just got a 99 Tahoe and I have the same problem that you stated here....any ideas of what it is?

Cheers

I have the same issue. I also notice it under braking.....anyone got a clue?

Thanks