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Hello everyone, it's been a long time!
What is the best bang for the buck, for brake upgrades for my 08 Denali? Would prefer it to be a direct bolt it, but if things need to be modified, that's fine too. I'm going to need to do complete front brakes from calipers to rotors soon so I might as well go bigger if it's reasonable.
 

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What is the best bang for the buck, for ALL THREE OF MY DENALIS?
Would prefer it to be a direct bolt in, but if things need to be modified, that's fine too.
I'm going to need to do complete front brakes from calipers to rotors soon so I might as well go bigger if it's reasonable.
(Well, for the '05 & '01, just ask for *2010* Yukon Denali front brake *caliper brackets, *calipers, *rotors, and *pads, '05 or '02 brake lines will connect just fine.)
(2010 Yukon Denali front brake calipers and pads are likely not enough of an update/upgrade for your '08 ...)

For your '08 Denali, just ask for 2020 Yukon Denali front brake *caliper brackets, *calipers, *rotors, and *pads.
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You'll also need washers, don't yet have a definitive answer about what kind of washers ...
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Don't yet have the ability to speak on which brake lines to use.
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Also, the inside of your wheels may interfere with the caliper bodies. If you insist on keeping those wheels, you can grind down the calipers' faces quite a bit ...
 

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Hello everyone, it's been a long time!
What is the best bang for the buck, for brake upgrades for my 08 Denali? Would prefer it to be a direct bolt it, but if things need to be modified, that's fine too. I'm going to need to do complete front brakes from calipers to rotors soon so I might as well go bigger if it's reasonable.
The Baer Big Claw rotors and adapters are probably the most reasonable upgrade. (for aftermarket)
the kit provides larger thicker rotors and a bracket that allows you to keep the stock caliper and use whatever normal pads you like
I have had them for years (front & back) and the rotors have never worn out I have had them turned 3 times already and they still have a ton of life left
front & back will will run you about $1500. Others have upgraded to the 4 piston stock calipers found on the T1's
 

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