4 Piston Big Brake Upgrade from 2019-20

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That is good looking packaging, the next person best not expect that from me :anitoof:

Nice work bench setup btw!

Thanks homie, its a simple packing job.
That is good looking packaging, the next person best not expect that from me :anitoof:

Nice work bench setup btw!

Thanks homie.

That packing job is easy.

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Oh, I didn't realize that, I thought I saw somewhere that an 18" was the minimum. I'll test with my Methods, PPVs, and OEM NBS denali wheels then! The more info the better might need to start a thread about what is confirmed to fit.

My 05 Z71 wheels - 17" - cleared, that is the barrel cleared over the caliper and rotor....
It just needed a little spacer to push it out a bit.....
I just don't like using spacers because you lose thread on the stud....
 

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My 05 Z71 wheels - 17" - cleared, that is the barrel cleared over the caliper and rotor....
It just needed a little spacer to push it out a bit.....
I just don't like using spacers because you lose thread on the stud....

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of the small spacers that make you lose threads, although I did run them for over a year and 30kish miles without any issues. Tires shops didn't even give me a hard time. I think it would be worth it for the bigger brakes, for my application at least.
 
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Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of the small spacers that make you lose threads, although I did run them for over a year and 30kish miles without any issues. Tires shops didn't even give me a hard time. I think it would be worth it for the bigger brakes, for my application at least.

Your application?
Just downshift and let out the clutch.....LOL

I should have measured, with washers, how much of a spacer my Z71 would need.
It was close.

It's probably the same for all of the pre-19 or pre-caliper wheels....
 

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Your application?
Just downshift and let out the clutch.....LOL

I should have measured, with washers, how much of a spacer my Z71 would need.
It was close.

It's probably the same for all of the pre-19 or pre-caliper wheels....

Compression braking always works but brakes are cheaper/easier to replace than a clutch. Also I find the current Powerstop kit to work fantastic with the factory hydroboost but, I push the limits of this platform towing since I have the power, gearing, and suspension to do so. What's lacking is most certainly the brakes when loaded over 6k or so, especially on a trailer with no brakes like all mine are lacking :fc5716bd:.

One day I'll upgrade to a 20' equipment trailer with big boy axles, disc brakes, and a brake controller in the hoe. That ain't gonna be anytime soon!
 
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Off the subject.....totally
What do you tow around?

You need to do the duramax swap with Allison 6speed. Easier swap on the H2's as they are built on a 2500 chassis.
I've seen a Tahoe done, just one, but you have get a totally different rear diff.

I'm on the fence about this one......but still might do it.
Linex'd body though, maintenance issue I think. But 1000lbs of torque on high and tuned down gets 20MPG.
Tunes can be swapped on the fly. Don't you wish you could do that on your Tahoe?


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For some reason I thought these had bigger rotors than 13.5”. It’s been awhile since I messed with the NNBS swap on my NBS but weren’t they 13”? 13.5 doesn’t scream BBK to me like the 16” Wilwoods I have do. But for the price it’s great for sure. This needs to be the go-to for guys swapping the NBS instead of going to NNBS. Great info guys, keep testing and adding data.
 

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