Brembo On Tahoe

[rico387]

I finally got around to doing the Brembo upgrade. The rotors are massive and there is nearly no space between the caliper and the oem 20” wheel.

 

[hcvone]

You did do the rears in red too right????????

 

[mikeyss]

Do you have sticky wheel weights on those wheels, and if you do, is there enough clearance for them?

 

[GranPrix]

Do you have sticky wheel weights on those wheels, and if you do, is there enough clearance for them?

If anything they can attach the weights towards the inside of the wheel.

 

[rico387]

You did do the rears in red too right????????

The kit only has front calipers. It does look a bit mismatched.

 

[rico387]

Do you have sticky wheel weights on those wheels, and if you do, is there enough clearance for them?

The weights are close to the spokes of the wheel. But there would be clearance for one row.

 

[89Suburban]

Did you slam your forehead on the steering wheel yet?

 

[sealandsky]

Has anyone come across GMC branded aftermarket Brembo brakes for the rear? I also have just the fonts and it would be nice to have the rear brakes on the same level as front.

 

[sealandsky]

The Brembo website does offer a kit for the rear, but it appears they have "Brembo" on them. Not the end of the world, but the GMC logo would be nice.

 

[gat0r]

never seen the rear offered w/ chevy or GMC logos


maybe call them & ask if you can get without logo... then you could add one yourself ?

 

[hcvone]

The Brembo website does offer a kit for the rear, but it appears they have "Brembo" on them. Not the end of the world, but the GMC logo would be nice.

Contacted GM people that worked on the Brembo fronts and said they are not offering matching rears, BUT there should be a red rear option on the 2021, it's a different rear caliper like the new pickup trucks now use. REALLY STUPID not to offer matching rears cause the Brembo/GM calipers are very nice

 

[sealandsky]

Contacted GM people that worked on the Brembo fronts and said they are not offering matching rears, BUT there should be a red rear option on the 2021, it's a different rear caliper like the new pickup trucks now use. REALLY STUPID not to offer matching rears cause the Brembo/GM calipers are very nice

Looks like I'll need to buy the Brembo's and ignore the logo mismatch. Thank you for checking!

 

[IZZY_BRITTON]

Got more pics? What year is your Tahoe? What does this kit consist of? Is red the only option? GM kit part (s)? How much was it?

Thanks in advance

 

[hcvone]

Looks like I'll need to buy the Brembo's and ignore the logo mismatch. Thank you for checking!

The problem is you need to go slotted or drilled on the rear Brembo rotors, and I am afraid that mismatch will look worse that the caliper mismatch, also the Brembo uses 2 piece rotors and the GM/Brembo kit uses 1 piece rotors. I don't regret getting the GM large fronts, for the price they are a GREAT upgrade, I do have an issue with GM being so f'in STUPID not to offer a rear match. Next time I may go with Callaway's brake package if GM doesn't offer a better looking option

 

[hcvone]

Got more pics? What year is your Tahoe? What does this kit consist of? Is red the only option? GM kit part (s)? How much was it?

Thanks in advance

Do not have pics with me at this location, will post when we get back. Red is the only color GM offers, although I have powder coated my Wilwoods and Baer calipers many different colors, just make sure to rebuild the caliper pistons if ou do this because the powder coating can damage the "O" rings, so you could change the GM red to any color. Price was slightly over 2k, think they list for 2795.00, that's calipers, rotors and pads.

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[sealandsky]

The problem is you need to go slotted or drilled on the rear Brembo rotors, and I am afraid that mismatch will look worse that the caliper mismatch, also the Brembo uses 2 piece rotors and the GM/Brembo kit uses 1 piece rotors. I don't regret getting the GM large fronts, for the price they are a GREAT upgrade, I do have an issue with GM being so f'in STUPID not to offer a rear match. Next time I may go with Callaway's brake package if GM doesn't offer a better looking option

In retrospect - I should have purchased the Callaway brake kit and I'd have the matched set.

 

[hcvone]

In retrospect - I should have purchased the Callaway brake kit and I'd have the matched set.

Hate to agree but it's true

 

[IZZY_BRITTON]

Has anyone come across GMC branded aftermarket Brembo brakes for the rear? I also have just the fonts and it would be nice to have the rear brakes on the same level as front.

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perf...ke-system-piston-red/84409024-p-92298244.html

 

[gat0r]

^ those are fronts

for whatever reason GM still doesnt have a rear kit.
but you know , they never really listen to their customers

 

[Boatguy272]

Not having rears also makes no sense.

I have seen the red caliper cover plates I have been considering getting just for now, but im wondering if the color will be close enough