What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[R3cord303]

And you'll never need another caliper either. Both those brands last pretty much forever and you can buy rebuild kits. If you’re concerned, have a kit on hand. They’re like the old days, when stuff was high enough quality that you rebuild it instead of replacing it. As far as pads, my Wilwoods will probably run for 100k on a set. The things are massive. I have never heard of anyone having problems with Wilwoods, what seems to be their issue? Mine were easy to install although with 16” rotors, wheel size and fitment was a concern although it was fine with my 22’s. No problems at all. Just make sure you center them correctly with the shims provided.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Rocket Man]

Also I Don't think a de-"badged" z06 caliper on a GMT900 really would look terribly different than a red painted toyota caliper

Why are you comparing anything to a red painted Toyota caliper? And that Z06 isn’t debadged! That’s why I was asking, because I didn’t know how well you can hide or “debadge” the Corvette. If it’s engraved you’d need to grind and polish it so it wouldn’t show through. I know, I know, I’m picky. But to me if you can walk up and still see the outline of a Corvette it would drive me nuts. Now these? They look right.

 

[R3cord303]

Ok. Sorry, That pic looks like shit.

the high res version is blocked by Photobucket. I'm not sure if resolution is the problem for you or not, but thats the case with that one. I also thingk that may be a rear caliper. Not entirely sure.

 

[R3cord303]

Why are you comparing anything to a red painted Toyota caliper? And that Z06 isn’t debadged! That’s why I was asking, because I didn’t know how well you can hide or “debadge” the Corvette. If it’s engraved you’d need to grind and polish it so it wouldn’t show through. I know, I know, I’m picky. But to me if you can walk up and still see the outline of a Corvette it would drive me nuts. Now these? They look right.View attachment 238402View attachment 238403

They're not engraved, its literally just stenciled. I'm comparing it to a Toyota caliper, because without the stenciling, with or without the red paint, it looks like any ordinary OEM caliper, especially because I'm gonna be going with plain 15" rotors. No drilling or slotting.

EDIT: And If I decide to get some other than standard brake pads like EBC Yellowstuff, It will be way harder on the calipers and rotors. The amount of dust and heat they kick off is crazy. Just something to think about. I know running non-standard pads on the Brembos or Wilwoods isn't something you generally do, but pad selection is going to be an easier thing with the z06s. Not that its really 'hard' for the BBCs, because you just call and crossrefrence the part number from the BBC maker, but it is easier for the z06s.

 

[Sam Harris]

the high res version is blocked by Photobucket. I'm not sure if resolution is the problem for you or not, but thats the case with that one. I also thingk that may be a rear caliper. Not entirely sure.

No, I’m saying it’s way too obvious that’s a Corvette caliper and looks like shit inside that wheel well. To each their own, but I have to agree with Mark on this. I would say that if it were me, I’d have an issue with that look. And I’d assume they are milled / stamped, rather than just painted. Not an easy fix. But it’s your truck. Do what you wanna do.

 

[89Suburban]

Yeah, that will chew thru cordless drill batteries in a hurry. I have a corded 7.5amp D-handle still that I use with my eraser. The side handle helps control the eraser.

I was shocked a bit because I would get months out of a single charge using it for all other jobs. And I am not easy on my power tools. That eraser wheel really creates some serious drag and torque strain and motor heat BIG TIME.

 

[Rocket Man]

They're not engraved, its literally just stenciled. I'm comparing it to a Toyota caliper, because without the stenciling, with or without the red paint, it looks like any ordinary OEM caliper, especially because I'm gonna be going with plain 15" rotors. No drilling or slotting.

EDIT: And If I decide to get some other than standard brake pads like EBC Yellowstuff, It will be way harder on the calipers and rotors. The amount of dust and heat they kick off is crazy. Just something to think about. I know running non-standard pads on the Brembos or Wilwoods isn't something you generally do, but pad selection is going to be an easier thing with the z06s. Not that its really 'hard' for the BBCs, because you just call and crossrefrence the part number from the BBC maker, but it is easier for the z06s.

Yeah you can’t run “standard pads” on either Brembo or Wilwoods, you run their pads. They do make a couple different compounds but you’re pretty much deciding on street or full-on race applications.A set for all 4 wheels on mine run around $500. For pads. But like I said, I expect to never have to replace them, kind of like the oil on my supercharger, it’s life is rated for 100k miles.

 

[89Suburban]

https://www.amazon.com/Stripe-Wheel...ocphy=9017914&hvtargid=pla-451421021261&psc=1

Damn I forgot what a new one looks like. I got about 5 years out of my wheel and it’s still kicking. Looks like a worn out ice cream cone though. @07Burb turned me onto these things. Much appreciated old friend.

 

[wjburken]

Damn I forgot what a new one looks like. I got about 5 years out of my wheel and it’s still kicking. Looks like a worn out ice cream cone though. @07Burb turned me onto these things. Much appreciated old friend.

Yeah, they last quite a while. I’ve had some people balk at the $35 price when I’ve suggested they get one and start looking for cheaper knock-offs. I trust 3M and there is some money that I feel I just can’t afford to save.

 

[R3cord303]

Yeah you can’t run “standard pads” on either Brembo or Wilwoods, you run their pads. They do make a couple different compounds but you’re pretty much deciding on street or full-on race applications.A set for all 4 wheels on mine run around $500. For pads. But like I said, I expect to never have to replace them, kind of like the oil on my supercharger, it’s life is rated for 100k miles.

The OEM pads for z06 calipers are similar in price, not sure what lifetime is on them though. EBC Redstuff is $130 for the front, Yellowstuff is $160. Yellowstuff doesn't last for shit though, even if it does stop real good. I ran Yellow on the S10 and it was awesome.

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

Been chasing a power steering pump whine off idle, weird sound, took forever to isolate it to that, thought it was orig. a idler or tensioner pulley... wrong... after doing belt and pulleys, I heard it again, looking all over the engine compartment I popped the power steering cap and noise went away, I had done a power steering fluid change about 10k miles back, and thought maybe I needed to go back full synthetic, so did that last week, then noise persisted, soooo.. Did some research on the matter, come to find out the cap can cause it, changed cap yesterday and no more noise yet, upon inspection of older cap, there are some vent holes on there, seems those holes were plugged shut, so it wasn't venting at all... I think problem solved saying this was a good test run on my normal almost 40 mile commute. Little noises drive me nuts.... So cheers to fixing our shit and keeping it running....... Few months away from 2 years me and the burb being together... Saying I used to change vehicles every 1 to 2 years and normally already looking this is a huge milestone for me... haha...Hope everyone faired that storm good that smacked most of the US Friday/saturday.

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

The OEM pads for z06 calipers are similar in price, not sure what lifetime is on them though. EBC Redstuff is $130 for the front, Yellowstuff is $160. Yellowstuff doesn't last for shit though, even if it does stop real good. I ran Yellow on the S10 and it was awesome.

Had some greenstuff pads for a while on a daily, they faired well till it was traded in with about 40k miles on those pads... Yellowstuff and redstuff wont last for shit...

Got Wagners OE Ceramic on my burb, they do real well honestly and NO DUST.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Got my skidplates delivered Saturday and swung by O'Reillys on my way home from work today and picked up 8 bolts.

Got home, pulled it up on ramps, grabbed my cordless drill, 15mm socket, creeper, and removed one of the factory bolts from the bottom of the front splash shield. Used it along with my drill to make quick work of tapping the 8 holes. Installed the skidplates using the cordless drill/driver also.

Easy peasy, except that the snow we got here over the weekend is kinda melting and the bottom of the vehicle was wet and dripping on me.... Lol

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[R3cord303]

Had some greenstuff pads for a while on a daily, they faired well till it was traded in with about 40k miles on those pads... Yellowstuff and redstuff wont last for shit...

Got Wagners OE Ceramic on my burb, they do real well honestly and NO DUST.

I’m gonna try the AC Delco OEM pads first in the z06 calipers. The yellowstuff dust fused to the alloy wheels on my s10 so no way in hell i’m gonna use those on the tahoe. Maybe greenstuff? Will see. If it stops good with the delco pads, I’m gonna keep using those.

Got my skidplates delivered Saturday and swung by O'Reillys on my way home from work today and picked up 8 bolts.

Got home, pulled it up on ramps, grabbed my cordless drill, 15mm socket, creeper, and removed one of the factory bolts from the bottom of the front splash shield. Used it along with my drill to make quick work of tapping the 8 holes. Installed the skidplates using the cordless drill/driver also.

Easy peasy, except that the snow we got here over the weekend is kinda melting and the bottom of the vehicle was wet and dripping on me.... Lol

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

I really need to get my z71 skid plate installed. I’m trying to get one of those louvered skid plates for the front to go where the splash shield goes for my birthday but prob wont get around to it til later this year

 

[07YUKONXL534x4]

Vehicle info/odometer and gear indicator screens went out on my wife's 07 Yukon. Turns out a MOSFET was cooked on the circuit board (usual suspect I hear). Got the cluster torn down, de-soldered the old MOSFET and one of the soldering pads lifted from the board. Had a brief moment of panic then thought maybe I could just use a piece of wire and re-make the connection. I dismissed that thinking it would be too redneck and there must be a way to repair the pad itself. Nope. Dug around and found a wire is in fact an acceptable method. This is my first printed circuit board repair...so...not too pretty, but it works. Plugged it in and no smoke demons. Drove it several hours over the weekend with no problems. So far so good.

Long story...
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/07-gm-gauge-cluster-damaged-solder-pad-work-around.116529/

Great video from jeffescortlx

 

[07YUKONXL534x4]

.... So cheers to fixing our shit and keeping it running.......

Skol!

 

[Sam Harris]

Vehicle info/odometer and gear indicator screens went out on my wife's 07 Yukon. Turns out a MOSFET was cooked on the circuit board (usual suspect I hear). Got the cluster torn down, de-soldered the old MOSFET and one of the soldering pads lifted from the board. Had a brief moment of panic then thought maybe I could just use a piece of wire and re-make the connection. I dismissed that thinking it would be too redneck and there must be a way to repair the pad itself. Nope. Dug around and found a wire is in fact an acceptable method. This is my first printed circuit board repair...so...not too pretty, but it works. Plugged it in and no smoke demons. Drove it several hours over the weekend with no problems. So far so good.

View attachment 238451


Long story...
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/07-gm-gauge-cluster-damaged-solder-pad-work-around.116529/

Great video from jeffescortlx

Nice work! [emoji106][emoji631]

 

[Rocket Man]

Vehicle info/odometer and gear indicator screens went out on my wife's 07 Yukon. Turns out a MOSFET was cooked on the circuit board (usual suspect I hear). Got the cluster torn down, de-soldered the old MOSFET and one of the soldering pads lifted from the board. Had a brief moment of panic then thought maybe I could just use a piece of wire and re-make the connection. I dismissed that thinking it would be too redneck and there must be a way to repair the pad itself. Nope. Dug around and found a wire is in fact an acceptable method. This is my first printed circuit board repair...so...not too pretty, but it works. Plugged it in and no smoke demons. Drove it several hours over the weekend with no problems. So far so good.

View attachment 238451


Long story...
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/07-gm-gauge-cluster-damaged-solder-pad-work-around.116529/

Great video from jeffescortlx

Not bad. A bit heavy on the solder but it works, right?

 

[07YUKONXL534x4]

Not bad. A bit heavy on the solder but it works, right?

Yes, a little heavy on the solder, but at least the solder stayed where it should be. I was going to clean it up a bit, but I felt lucky the work-around went so smoothly. I thought it best to leave well enough alone. I can get a bit ridiculous if I let OCD take over.

Yes, it works. HAHA

 

[07Burb]

Damn I forgot what a new one looks like. I got about 5 years out of my wheel and it’s still kicking. Looks like a worn out ice cream cone though. @07Burb turned me onto these things. Much appreciated old friend.

They do last quite a while. They are a life saver