Brake upgrade options?

[2016YUKONSLT]

So I lowered my 16' Yukon and put on 24" Futures and now the brakes just look tiny. Are there other options beside Wilwood or Baer kits that are $2k+ just for Fronts? Is it possible to do a Z06 conversion on the these?

 

[Kpwweb]

GM has a $5k Brembo kit just for fronts.

SSBC MIGHT make a kit, but no one is sure yet...

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

No way I'm spending that much on brakes...

 

[NowZoomer]

Baer 15" $745 http://baer.com/15-Front-EradiSpeed1-Rotor-Upgrade-1-2-Ton-GM-Truck-2301059.html plus you should check Racing Brake

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

How does increasing the diameter help slow it down quicker when using the same caliper?

 

[NowZoomer]

I thought you're doing it for looks

On all modern cars, a brake upgrade rarely results in any meaningful reduction in stopping distance - usually, you'll see <10 feet if we're talking about the 1st panic stop

But watch out for cheap kits where you'll actually see longer distances since the new setup weights more than OEM

A brake upgrade helps you on fade and feel, which is important when you're using the brakes a lot like at the track, mountains, towing, etc ... this fade improvement is where an upgrade will help shorten distances vs stock beyond the 1st panic stop

 

[Kpwweb]

How does increasing the diameter help slow it down quicker when using the same caliper?

Also greater leverage. Bigger rotor = more radius = more leverage.

And more fade resistance.

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

I was doing it for looks. Just curious how a rotor diameter increase slows the vehicle down quicker.

The caliper and the same size pad are used. The surface area of contact is the same. I guess i don't fully understand how leverage is gained. Is it just because now the pads are hitting an inch farther from the center?

 

[gat0r]

i like the StopTech Trophy Sport Big Brake Kit
still pricey though

think autoanything has 25% off

 

[NowZoomer]

You won't see any material difference, but if you're interested academically, search the internet on brake upgrade benefits, lots of headache inducing stuff out there

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I was doing it for looks. Just curious how a rotor diameter increase slows the vehicle down quicker.

The caliper and the same size pad are used. The surface area of contact is the same. I guess i don't fully understand how leverage is gained. Is it just because now the pads are hitting an inch farther from the center?

Yes. The amount of fiction is based on how much rotor the pad contacts. The pad size being the same aside, it being an inch farther from center means more rotor contact per wheel revolution. So essentially, a % increase in diameter will equal a % increase in friction.

 

[Fifty]

Larger rotor equals better heat accommodation as well as a minuscule leverage increase.

 

[TechSupport]

GM has a $5k Brembo kit just for fronts.

SSBC MIGHT make a kit, but no one is sure yet...

It's like $2200

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oe-gm/84263236

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Larger rotor equals better heat accommodation as well as a minuscule leverage increase.

True Dat.

 

[Fifty]

It's like $2200

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oe-gm/84263236

I can't find a description for his anywhere. I'd like to know what caliper and rotor assembly it uses. Would be nice if all my cars could use the same pad size...

 

[NowZoomer]

Boom

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-84263236?ibanner=MobileSwitchNo

 

[Fifty]

My credit card just cried a little

 

[TechSupport]

I can't find a description for his anywhere. I'd like to know what caliper and rotor assembly it uses. Would be nice if all my cars could use the same pad size...

I got the part number right from Cadillac's accessory page

 

[Fifty]

The part number was good. It's just that nowhere (other than summit) would give a description of what it is.

Summit says 6 piston caliper (unknown family of brembo) and a 16 inch (410mm) :0 rotor!

 

[rattmobbins]

The Powerstop front and rear kit I ordered for my Escalade just came in today and it looks pretty killer. AND it was only $430 on Amazon!

No bigger in diameter but at least I'll have nice shiny (zinc plated so they won't rust) drilled and slotted rotors instead of the cheeseball factory ones. I've used their stuff on previous vehicles and always been happy with them.

Should look decent behind my 24s. I'll post pics when I get them installed next week.