Better Brakes

[04hoho]

Well I did some reading about using hydro boost on the 800 platform and getting 900 calipers and rotors. Well I went an looked at my ** and it's already got the hydro boost installed (04 Z71 with tow package assuming that's why it's already got the HB) I'm running 18" five spoke rims from a 900 platform so I shouldn't have any figment issues when I go to the bigger calipers an rotors correct??? An whose got the best deal on SS lines???

 

[Sasquatch]

17 inch wheels will clear the bigger rotors. I just did the swap a few months ago, I used R-1 concepts slotted and drilled rotors and couldn`t be happier with the results. I bought braided lines from R-1 as well but forgot what brand they are.

 

[04hoho]

What's the possibility that my Tahoe came with 2 piston brakes?? I've owned the truck since new and never had any brake work done to it.

 

[Sasquatch]

I looked up an 04 caliper online and it`s a two piston on your truck.

The 07+ calipers are two piston as well but a little bigger than your stock ones.

 

[Wake]

17 inch wheels will clear the bigger rotors.

If you upgrade make sure you check the spare. My Escalade came with 17s but the spare is a steel 16" wheel with a slightly bigger tire. Might be worth picking up a bigger spare on eBay if you upgrade the brakes. It wouldn't be fun to find out your spare doesn't fit anymore when you need it.

 

[FreshLikeOprah]

Let me clarify for some of you. Because I see this ALOT. the 13in rotors came on 05+ Silverado/Sierra 1500s with drum rears. Its not just a GMT900 thing. SO, im not sure why everyone keeps talking, like its exclusive to the 900's. PLUS, this can help you save a lil Coin by going to a junk yard, because you will find more 800 trucks on the yard, then 900s.

I went to a junk yard, found a 05 Silverado. Walked out with Calipers and brackets for $30. Bought rotors and Pads. And saved some money. Now she stops beautiful. Cant wait to do Hydro next

 

[04hoho]

But my Tahoe is a 04.

 

[Tahoewhat]

Let me clarify for some of you. Because I see this ALOT. the 13in rotors came on 05+ Silverado/Sierra 1500s with drum rears. Its not just a GMT900 thing. SO, im not sure why everyone keeps talking, like its exclusive to the 900's. PLUS, this can help you save a lil Coin by going to a junk yard, because you will find more 800 trucks on the yard, then 900s.

I went to a junk yard, found a 05 Silverado. Walked out with Calipers and brackets for $30. Bought rotors and Pads. And saved some money. Now she stops beautiful. Cant wait to do Hydro next

I completely forgot about the ones w/ drum rears being the same fronts.

to add to that:

Starting in 2005, 1/2 ton gm trucks received REAR drum brakes and larger front rotors. The larger front brakes required a change to 17" wheels for clearance. The 05-07 classic bodystyle brakes are the same as the new body 2007-2011.

But my Tahoe is a 04.

This kind of lost me. What Fresh is saying is that you could go to a salvage yard and look for a 05 up silverado truck with drum brakes in the rear and get the front calipers and rotors (if good) and be in the swap for a cheaper price possibly.

 

[Wake]

Let me clarify for some of you. Because I see this ALOT. the 13in rotors came on 05+ Silverado/Sierra 1500s with drum rears. Its not just a GMT900 thing. SO, im not sure why everyone keeps talking, like its exclusive to the 900's. PLUS, this can help you save a lil Coin by going to a junk yard, because you will find more 800 trucks on the yard, then 900s.

I went to a junk yard, found a 05 Silverado. Walked out with Calipers and brackets for $30. Bought rotors and Pads. And saved some money. Now she stops beautiful. Cant wait to do Hydro next

Now that is good to know!

 

[Cash_88]

There is a guy here on the forum that discusses it in detail.

His name is "Joe1129uscg" and the link to the thread is here:

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19468

He goes into detail with part #s and pics to get you going in the right direction. He also has a sticky that he wrote on a seperate forum:

http://z71tahoe-suburban.com/iboard/index.php?showtopic=28846


Definitely a good read.

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Me personally after reading the info I came across a full kit by the axel on RockAuto.com made by Power Stop. It comes with red powder coated dual piston calibers/brackets, the larger (13 inch) rotors drilled and slotted, and pads and miscellaneous hardware. The NNBS front axel kit (I searched a '07 Tahoe) ill use for the front and the stock kit for the NBS ill use for the rear (13 inch stock) so its all matching.

I prefer "all new" and its even better since each axel kit comes with a 3 year/36k mile warranty when installed as a kit

The salvage yard would definitely be cheaper, just grab new rotors and your favorite pads. Lots of people here prefer Hawk brand

 

[F'in-hoe]

This is where I got the info for my brakes as well.
I used all GM parts ppv calipers with HD rotors and ceramic pads. Front and rear.
I ordered my SS lines from Summit for 100. Includes all four corners plus rear rubber over axle. Great deal. I think it is Russell brand.

 

[wreedps]

17 inch wheels will clear the bigger rotors. I just did the swap a few months ago, I used R-1 concepts slotted and drilled rotors and couldn`t be happier with the results. I bought braided lines from R-1 as well but forgot what brand they are.

Have any more pics of your wheels? They look really good.

 

[SBK RACER]

Hey guys... Guess what I did today....

Got the bigger brakes from a 2008 Tahoe 4x4! I wanted to go bigger, but 14" or 16" rotor kits are a bit pricey... My 2006 GMC Yukon does has the Hydro Boost.

The Rotors are only 1" bigger...

The calipers are beefier too...

Brake Pads are different too...

GMT800

GMT900

Now for a test drive... I was skeptical the 1" would make a significant difference... But I can hear the front tires crying for traction... The Yukon stops pretty good!!!

More testing to come...

 

[wreedps]

Was this all just bolt on?

 

[SBK RACER]

Was this all just bolt on?

Yes, Bolt on and go...

Normal braking they are not any grabbier...

But if you step on the brakes it feels like it brakes harder... I can hear the tires chirping, trying to get traction... Tell your passengers to wear their seat belts or they may hit the dash.

The final touch will be a set of EBC Yellow Pads...

 

[wreedps]

Very cool!

I have Wagner rotors and SevereDuty pads on stock calipers and man my passengers already hit the dash when I brake hard!

 

[Tahoewhat]

+1 on the NNBS brakes, calipers / rotors. I installed them quite some time ago and I will say there is a difference regular braking and full on slam on the brakes. The comment about passengers is very true, ask my friend who slammed into the grab bar. ha ha..