07+ Brake upgrade on a 00-06 NBS, is it worth it?

[OneofFew]

No. 17" minimum. And keep in mind your spare will not fit, you will need to do a double change rear to front.

TYVM. Reading through this thread, minimum wheel size was not mentioned before that I saw. I will have to wait to upgrade till I come across some 17s or 18s then. I kinda need this upgrade since I do a lot of mountain driving.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Has anyone found a place to buy the baer eradiSpeed +1 rotors for the rear? I can't find them anywhere. Ir does anyone know of a larger diameter rotor for the rear? I dont care if it uses stock calipers with brackets in just looking for bigger rotors to fill the wheels.

Specifically these.

http://baer.com/14-Rear-EradiSpeed1-Rotor-Upgrade-1-2-Ton-GM-Truck-2302037.html

Or does anyone know of larger rotors for the rear that aren't $700+

 

[kablooie]

so i have a 2006 YXLD, what are my options for a brake upgrade? I cant get a straight answer on what fits and works well, aside from SS lines.
thanks,
louie

 

[HiHoeSilver]

so i have a 2006 YXLD, what are my options for a brake upgrade? I cant get a straight answer on what fits and works well, aside from SS lines.
thanks,
louie

The easiest (and most cost effective) upgrade is to bolt on front calipers, brackets, and rotors from an 08-13. Leave the rear alone, they are already bigger than the newer trucks. You will need at least 17" wheels to clear.

 

[Tonyrodz]

The easiest (and most cost effective) upgrade is to bolt on front calipers, brackets, and rotors from an 08-13. Leave the rear alone, they are already bigger than the newer trucks. You will need at least 17" wheels to clear.

True dat! Don't forget to get a spare that'll fit too.

 

[Rocket Man]

The easiest (and most cost effective) upgrade is to bolt on front calipers, brackets, and rotors from an 08-13. Leave the rear alone, they are already bigger than the newer trucks. You will need at least 17" wheels to clear.

Werd

 

[HiHoeSilver]

True dat! Don't forget to get a spare that'll fit too.

Or just double switch.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Or just double switch.

I had to do that on my work van on a hot ass day--SUCKED! Get the correct spare.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I had to do that on my work van on a hot ass day--SUCKED! Get the correct spare.

Oldtimer.

 

[kablooie]

you'd think the spare on a 2006 YXLD would match the the other 17" wheels, but i feel the need to double check.

 

[kablooie]

if i get this upgrade kit (calipers, rotors, pads) for the front: Link: http://a.co/d/hoRH8a1
then do i still need bolts to mount the caliper brackets to the knuckle?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

you'd think the spare on a 2006 YXLD would match the the other 17" wheels, but i feel the need to double check.

You can look in the driver door jamb sticker, but you can be pretty sure the spare is a 16.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

if i get this upgrade kit (calipers, rotors, pads) for the front: Link: http://a.co/d/hoRH8a1
then do i still need bolts to mount the caliper brackets to the knuckle?

What year is that kit for? I believe you can reuse your existing mounting bolts.

 

[Bombsquad85]

if i get this upgrade kit (calipers, rotors, pads) for the front: Link: http://a.co/d/hoRH8a1
then do i still need bolts to mount the caliper brackets to the knuckle?

Those are for the rear

 

[Rocket Man]

if i get this upgrade kit (calipers, rotors, pads) for the front: Link: http://a.co/d/hoRH8a1
then do i still need bolts to mount the caliper brackets to the knuckle?

You can either reuse yours or buy new ones. I don’t see them in that package. Edit: I didn’t notice those are rears.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Those are for the rear

Yes, they are. That's why I asked what year. Good call to actually point it out! Lol.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Yes, they are. That's why I asked what year. Good call to actually point it out! Lol.

It would be ****** if he got them then took everything apart only to find out he got the wrong kit.


Plus I'm still looking for an upgraded rear kit. I just want larger rotors lol

 

[kablooie]

omg. you guys are great. didnt notice those were for the rear. thanks for the heads up!
btw: my understanding is my rears are the larger diameter anyways (2006 YXLD). i'll be replaced with 2006 rotors and pads. the fronts are where i want to go with NNBS 13" rotors and pads.... and SS lines hopefully. thanks again all.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

omg. you guys are great. didnt notice those were for the rear. thanks for the heads up!
btw: my understanding is my rears are the larger diameter anyways (2006 YXLD). i'll be replaced with 2006 rotors and pads. the fronts are where i want to go with NNBS 13" rotors and pads.... and SS lines hopefully. thanks again all.

Yup. You got it. When you're looking for the front, don't use 2007 or it gets confusing because there were two caliper castings that year. Use 08-13.

 

[Tonyrodz]

You can look in the driver door jamb sticker, but you can be pretty sure the spare is a 16.

Someone could've swapped it out.