Budget Brembo upgrade??

[nodnarb901]

Looking around on rock auto, looks like I can get the Escalade V front calipers, rotors, and pads for about $1300.
I checked and confirmed the part numbers are the same for the knuckle, hubs, and brake hoses. So everything should bolt up.
Would there be any special computer flashes or anything else needed?
I figured going from 4 to 6 pistons would require changes somewhere else.

 

[Kpwweb]

Nothing else. Other people have swapped 9C1 calipers with success. You search this forum for part numbers.

 

[Marky Dissod]

Looking around on rock auto, looks like I can get the Escalade V front calipers, rotors, and pads for about $1300.
I checked and confirmed the part numbers are the same for the knuckle, hubs, and brake hoses. So everything should bolt up.
Would there be any special computer flashes or anything else needed?
I figured going from 4 to 6 pistons would require changes somewhere else.

No tune, just 20" wheels.

 

[ProfeZZor X]

You might also try www.opsholders.com. I only bought my replacement pads from them, but they have a pretty extensive Brembo selection for GMC/Chevy trucks and SUVs. They're based in Europe, but I got my products in the same time frame as if it was American based.

 

[ReaperHWK]

FYI when you buy the GM Brembo kit it states a new calibration needs to be loaded by the dealer for the brake module in the instructions. Not sure what it changes.

 

[66 Galaxie]

FYI when you buy the GM Brembo kit it states a new calibration needs to be loaded by the dealer for the brake module in the instructions. Not sure what it changes.

I wonder if the new calibration is a legit change or just turning off the front brake pad wear sensors…

 

[66 Galaxie]

Scratch that. Web search says calibration is only to reflect no pad sensors in front pads with brake upgrade.

 

[randeez]

 

[nodnarb901]

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Do you have a list of parts you used?

 

[randeez]

parts from any 2020+ ppv tahoe (code j55 iirc) can be used, grabbed it all from rockauto. there isnt anything unique needed to an escalade unless you want painted calipers.
youll need the backing plates, GM GENUINE 84495309/10 $15/each
and if you want to keep the wear sensor is unique to the 6 piston calipers, not sure what the oe part no is but couldnt get it for a week+ so used a power stop one - SW1227
and two new banjo bolts with washers 10mmx1.0x27 - gm part no 11569590, i reused the oe hoses

just pick whatevers in your budget and confirm its for 6 piston brembo

on my 2012 yukon (also did this upgrade) i had to space the caliper out with a washer, it has 2015+ aluminum knuckles so depending on year you may run into that

on your original post - check the rotors are correct, the J61 isnt brembo upgrade. i think i bought some bosch quiet cast or something about 93/ea. only really need the fronts, rear rotors are the same, caliper is the same just red

 

[nodnarb901]

parts from any 2020+ ppv tahoe (code j55 iirc) can be used, grabbed it all from rockauto. there isnt anything unique needed to an escalade unless you want painted calipers.
youll need the backing plates, GM GENUINE 84495309/10 $15/each
and if you want to keep the wear sensor is unique to the 6 piston calipers, not sure what the oe part no is but couldnt get it for a week+ so used a power stop one - SW1227
and two new banjo bolts with washers 10mmx1.0x27 - gm part no 11569590, i reused the oe hoses

just pick whatevers in your budget and confirm its for 6 piston brembo

on my 2012 yukon (also did this upgrade) i had to space the caliper out with a washer, it has 2015+ aluminum knuckles so depending on year you may run into that

on your original post - check the rotors are correct, the J61 isnt brembo upgrade. i think i bought some bosch quiet cast or something about 93/ea. only really need the fronts, rear rotors are the same, caliper is the same just red

Thank you so very much, this is the info I have been needing.

 

[randeez]

Thank you so very much, this is the info I have been needing.

been a while, but i think on my 2012 i needed longer caliper mounting bolts also. stock ones "worked" but they were a couple threads shy from full engagement into the spindle, longer bolt made me feel better. i think a few of the other bbc threads talk about it.
2020 caliper mounting bolts were good