Looking for a definitive answer/ PowerStop brakes

[mountie]

I am trying not to "beat a dead horse"..... I am researching the possibility of installing PowerStop EVOLUTION rotors-calipers-carbon fiber pads on the front. PowerStop carbon fiber pads, only on the rear.

I keep hearing the ( KC2067) 2007 kits will be a BOLT-ON to my (2005 YukonXL - 4wd - 17" wheels). for a BETTER result.
Is that correct?? Or do I need a special caliper bracket, etc, for a mod?

Or, is the PowerStop ( KC2009) 2005 better enough?
I spoke with PowerStop today, and they will not commit to the " 2007 on a 2005 swap".

I want to make sure, I, and my mechanic has no surprises.

I am getting the PowerStop calipers due to the mileage on my original calipers, so what the heck... Might as well get the red ones.
I may call Russell for S.S. brakes lines, while I am at it.

 

[OR VietVet]

I believe someone here said the wheels have to be minimum 18" to clear the 07 and newer brake upgrade. Someone who knows will chime in.

 

[mountie]

I believe someone here said the wheels have to be minimum 18" to clear the 07 and newer brake upgrade. Someone who knows will chime in.

Yea... I have heard 18" and 17"..... We'll figure it out. Someone did the upgrade.

Thanks

 

[HiHoeSilver]

17" minimum. Yes, you need the caliper brackets. Good thread here:

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/07-brake-upgrade-on-a-00-06-nbs-is-it-worth-it.81497/

 

[Tonyrodz]

17" minimum. Yes, you need the caliper brackets. Good thread here:

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/07-brake-upgrade-on-a-00-06-nbs-is-it-worth-it.81497/

^^^
Yes. Did the 07 upgrade on my 03. Minimum of 17" wheels now. 16's will no longer fit. And you will need the 07 caliper mounting bracket to mount the 07 caliper. Iirc 07-14 fit. I'm sure there are TONS in the junkyards--cheap.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Look at the clearance with the 07 brake setup. This is the 17's.

This was with my 22's.

 

[mountie]

Someone said: " you need the '07 caliper brackets"...... It looks in the PowerStop pictures, showing a red caliper, ..It also shows a bracket in red. Uh, That is the caliper bracket I need? Or, is there some other additional bracket I need?

( I hope I am not confusing myself )

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Someone said: " you need the '07 caliper brackets"...... It looks in the PowerStop pictures, showing a red caliper, ..It also shows a bracket in red. Uh, That is the caliper bracket I need? Or, is there some other additional bracket I need?

( I hope I am not confusing myself )

Link to what you're looking at?

 

[mountie]

Link to what you're looking at?

Look at previous post... I just loaded a picture

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Look at previous post... I just loaded a picture

Yes, that's the bracket.

I do usually suggest you use 2008+ for these because there are 2 castings on 2007 and the later ones accommodate the drag reduction clips.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yes, that's the bracket.

I do usually suggest you use 2008+ for these because there are 2 castings on 2007 and the later ones accommodate the drag reduction clips.

Do you have any comparison pics of those 97 brackets? Don't know which I have now. What's the purpose of those clips?

 

[wjburken]

What's the purpose of those clips?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Do you have any comparison pics of those 97 brackets? Don't know which I have now. What's the purpose of those clips?

I don't. I think they changed halfway through 2007. Casting numbers should be on the caliper. 285/6 or 351/2. The clips keep the pad from dragging on the rotor, I think. @swathdiver knows all about them.

 

[swathdiver]

I don't. I think they changed halfway through 2007. Casting numbers should be on the caliper. 285/6 or 351/2. The clips keep the pad from dragging on the rotor, I think. @swathdiver knows all about them.

Well, not ALL about them! Put them on the front brakes when we did them a year ago and picked up in fuel mileage some. Had the wheels off the other day to grease the slides and shims and they were still working albeit rusty. Going to put them on the rear brakes this week or next finally.

As for PowerStop brakes, was skeptical of quality because of price. Went ahead and bought full rear kit for our Kia and they've been great. Supposed to do front and rear with them soon on our Impala.

 

[mountie]

Yes, that's the bracket.

I do usually suggest you use 2008+ for these because there are 2 castings on 2007 and the later ones accommodate the drag reduction clips.

Thanks.... That's the kind of tips I'm looking for!!

Uh, casting numbers.... 285/6 - 351/2 These are for '07 ? Or, '08?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Thanks.... That's the kind of tips I'm looking for!!

Uh, casting numbers.... 285/6 - 351/2 These are for '07 ? Or, '08?

I think you will only find the casting #s designated if you shop for 07 because of the change. If you look for 08-14, there will only be one choice, I believe. I used 2013 when I bought mine. I dont remember exactly why I chose 2013.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Such a simple idea.
Can those drag clips be used on the earlier 07 brackets? I'm not sure which I have. I actually got the setup from @sumo . I wonder if he knows ....

 

[OR VietVet]

Yes, it is a simple and great idea and has been around for years. I believe the first time I saw them was on foreign vehicles.

 

[sumo]

Such a simple idea.
Can those drag clips be used on the earlier 07 brackets? I'm not sure which I have. I actually got the setup from @sumo . I wonder if he knows ....

Yep those are common on Hondas. It’s a great idea, but it won’t do anything for a seizing caliper, binding slide pin.
Tony. My calipers are off a 08. If they make pads for that year it will fit. Spring clips make are low profile so when you install the caliper, the housing is resting on the crest of the spring so it makes more tension pushing the pads outwards.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Yep those are common on Hondas. It’s a great idea, but it won’t do anything for a seizing caliper, binding slide pin.
Tony. My calipers are off a 08. If they make pads for that year it will fit. Spring clips make are low profile so when you install the caliper, the housing is resting on the crest of the spring so it makes more tension pushing the pads outwards.

Nice. Thx @sumo . The whole time I thought they were from an 07.