09 Tahoe 6.2L Goes Fast, Now Needs Better Brakes

[mattluttrell]

I run slotted rotors and ceramic pads on my Escalade. It seems silly to have 400HP+, 22inch wheels and such a low diameter rotors.

Oh well. I don't think there is any substitute for larger diameter brakes.

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[Tiki]

Took the plunge, we'll see how China does.

 

[M3kanic]

What brand did you go with?

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[thirdcoast]

Tiki,

Are those the Raybestos PER-300 Rotors? I was going to use those, but finally bought the Wilwood Big Brake (16") TX6R Big Brake Truck Front Brake Kits for F&R.

A lot more money, but I am going to be doing a lot of mountain driving in the next couple of years so I figured what the heck.. plus I decided NOT to install a Whipple as I have all the HP an old fart needs,.,

BTW, I found a great Wilwood vendor that gives a pretty good discount if anyone is interested.

Good luck,


TC

 

[Tiki]

Yes it is. Bedded them this morning, going to do the fronts next weekend.

 

[Polaris425]

I want to upgrade my fronts but, Just can't afford to spend $2000 on the wilwoods. Unless we get a REALLY good Christmas bonus this year but, that's still a ways off. lol. I would do OEM replacements but, they just look so tiny behind these 20's. Which I don't really care for either. Really wish it had 18's on it. So I Was going to try to go to a little bigger rotor but I'm having problems finding anything other than either OEM replacement, or $2000 full replacement kits.

 

[thirdcoast]

Baer Eradispeed +1 Rotors & Pads

15" Rotors using factory calipers, slotted & Drilled Rotors.. around $1300.00 for the front & rear including pads from Autoanything,com

 

[mturnerua]

Love the 6.2. Wish I could have got one in my 07

 

[the blur]

I would upgrade the pads before going crazy with bigger parts. I agree, as my Escalade is a monster, but doesn't stop very well. One day, I'll play with pad compound.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

I bought my wilwood fronts for 1400 used and in really good condition. Search around. Look on performancetrucks.net, ebay, craigslist, etc. Hell check junk yards. You would be surprised. I just rebuilt the calipers and new pads. Pads were 100 and new piston seals were only a few bucks i think.

 

[Speck]

Tiki,

Are those the Raybestos PER-300 Rotors? I was going to use those, but finally bought the Wilwood Big Brake (16") TX6R Big Brake Truck Front Brake Kits for F&R.

A lot more money, but I am going to be doing a lot of mountain driving in the next couple of years so I figured what the heck.. plus I decided NOT to install a Whipple as I have all the HP an old fart needs,.,

BTW, I found a great Wilwood vendor that gives a pretty good discount if anyone is interested.

Good luck,


TC

I'd be interested in that information! I went with the R1 rotors and pads previously and while they felt great when new, they squeal like crazy now and also pulse like I have a rotor that is warped. I'm currently in the research phase of what I want to replace them with. I really want the Wilwood's, but like everyone has mentioned, they are spendy suckers and I'd also have to change out my winter wheel/tire combo with upgrading (they're currently 17's for winter).

Speck

 

[thirdcoast]

Speck

With the Wilwood Big Brake Kit, you have to run a minimum of a 20" wheel..

I actually did not buy the Wilwoods but instead opted for the Baer Eradispeed +1 15" Rotors and Baer Pads which use the factory caliper. $1300 for F&R from AutoAnything.com on sale got 20% off.

I just could not justify the $3800 for the Wilwoods even though they are great brakes and I ran them on my race cars, the Baer will stop my Tahoe with the 6.2L just fine and I can stay with the factory 20" wheels..& save $2500.00 to spend on other stuff.

Good luck,

Thirdcoast

 

[the blur]

was the 6,2 motor optional? or from a Denali ?

 

[thirdcoast]

Nope straight from the factory.. they only made them for a couple of years in the Tahoe & Yukon.. in 2009 they made 620 and I found this one with 30K on the odometer..

Plus it is the L9H engine, which does not have the cylinder deactivation. It also has the 2 speed transfer case like the Z71 4WD with 3.42:1 gears.. 18 MPG at 75 MPH

See mods in my sig.. runs REAL good.. will not do anymore mods as I just wanted to have a "Grand Touring SUV" for extended travel. Don't tow or use it for anything but weekends right now but getting ready to take a 3-4 month trip next year..

 

[Speck]

Thanks @thirdcoast for the info! I do have the 20's (stock) as my summer time tires and had planned on turning them into my winters if I upgraded to the Wilwoods. Unfortunately I needed to buy tires sooner than I expected and was not ready to upgrade my wheels at the same time. So... I'm stuck running my stocks for at least another year before I get a new setup... In the meantime, if worse comes to worse, I just run them with the new tires in the winter and not use my Blizzaks on the 17" stealies... (which I'll probably be selling at some point)

I can't wait to see pics of your extended road trip! You'll have to have a thread just to keep up with the travels and the Tahoe in different places!

Cheers,

Speck

 

[Polaris425]

Ordered some rotors and pads from AutoAnything on friday. Should be here in a few days.

Been a Ford guy for a long time. I know my fathers 95 Chevy had allen head bolts holding on the calipers. Is that still common? Or have they changed?

 

[thirdcoast]

Thanks Speck,

We will be coming up your way on "The Journey" in the 09 Tahoe LTZ..

I want to drive from Victoria, Texas in March to the ANRA Spring Nationals - Famoso Raceway - Bakersfield, CA. Then up the Pacific Coast Highway, then take the car ferry to Alaska for a month or so continuing through Denali then back through Canada to see some friends in Calgary.

After that, a leisurely trip through the mountains to Santa Fe and drink many margaritas at Maria's, then head back to Texas..

Pretty much a bucket list trip to places I have not seen.. been around the world both directions and lived many places in the US (Army Brat & Army Officer) but never been north of San Francisco in CA..

Ought to be a good trip..and a whole lot different than the middle coast of Texas.. hot & humid all summer here..

Thirdcoast

 

[Speck]

Dang!!! That is quite the trip! Be sure to send a msg on here before the trip, I'll send my cell number and when you're heading up this way, would love to meet up!

Speck

 

[davidl13]

FYI, I ended up resurfacing stock rotors and changing to a Wagner ceramic pad... That helped a lot... Definitely made a difference...

I have 17" wheels so I can have a good off-road tire.... So bigger brakes is not much of an option...