SunlitComet
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Just checking. I see the countersinking obviously but it is hard to see the chamfers.
Brake upgrade questions
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Monstar_est87
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Yea sorry ill have some more detailed pix on the install...
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Monstar_est87
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!!!!!update!!!!
Please refer over to page 1 1st post... Pix and coments... Any questions..? Ill try to help however I can... Thanx again 2 all for contributing...
Please refer over to page 1 1st post... Pix and coments... Any questions..? Ill try to help however I can... Thanx again 2 all for contributing...
retorq
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Good stuff. 
AtomicHoe094
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Looks good. why do the 3/4 ton calipers look smaller then the 1/2 ton ones??
and do you 3/4ton or 1/2ton pads with the 3/4ton calipers?
and do you 3/4ton or 1/2ton pads with the 3/4ton calipers?
retorq
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You do 1/2 ton pads with the 3/4 ton calipers. The 3/4 pads are too big and rub the rotor/hub area. They may be smaller, the piston is bigger though.
AtomicHoe094
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perfect. thanks!
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Monstar_est87
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Im gonna leave this 4 u experts out there 2 debate...
AtomicHoe094
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thats what i thought when you first put up pictures.. i was like hmm maybe the old looking like calipers are the new ones. lol wth.. whats so good about them then
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Monstar_est87
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Im not sure... I kno my Limited does have bigger brakes but I always thought that refered 2 the 11 inch drums... My stock calipers r definately bigger im thinking about switching back 2 see if it is goin 2 make a difference...
AtomicHoe094
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well that sucks. unless the parts people got you 1/2 ton ones instead??
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Monstar_est87
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I better double check with company and ask for sizes on calipers for the Limited and the 3500 express van... Just 2 b sure...
retorq
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Doh!
steamroller
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Don't the 2wd Limited had the bigger calipers from the factory? Same as the police package and the higher GVW 3/4 tons?
Looks like they might've given you the calipers from the light duty or 7200 GVW 3/4 ton instead.
7200 GVW = same as the 1/2 ton stuff
From what I understand the 2wd guys don't have issues with the pads hitting the hat section of the rotor, but the 4wd trucks have to go about it a different way.
Looks like they might've given you the calipers from the light duty or 7200 GVW 3/4 ton instead.
7200 GVW = same as the 1/2 ton stuff
From what I understand the 2wd guys don't have issues with the pads hitting the hat section of the rotor, but the 4wd trucks have to go about it a different way.
AtomicHoe094
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too much confusing. someone needs to make a nice write up and do everything from scratch. Too many people hear one thing and dont fit the next persons ride.. we need to figure this out!... IMO
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Monstar_est87
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Steamroller- I just confirmed wit rockauto and that exactly wat happen... So looks like I did this 1 ass backwards... Hahaha... I thought the bigger brakes just refered 2 the 11 inch drums...
Atomic- thanx man thats wat I was goin for wen I started this thread... Dick... Hahaha...
AtomicHoe094
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Not your fault holmes!lol
i had such a ****** day working on my tahoe today. ******* nothing goes right. everrrr..
i had such a ****** day working on my tahoe today. ******* nothing goes right. everrrr..
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Monstar_est87
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I think I can beat that... My 3/4 ton brake upgrade was done wit 1/2 ton calipers on a tahoe that had 3/4 ton calipers 2 begin with..!
steamroller
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It sucks but at least you're not out too much money, reman calipers are cheap enough.
It would just get buried in the *********** how-to section by someone asking how to change their oil.
2wd front
Get parts for a 2wd Limited (like Monster_e87 had originally) or Police package Tahoe
4wd front
3/4 ton GVW 8600 calipers and use half ton pads (what I did) or grind down the 3/4 ton brake pad backing plate so it doesn't hit the hat of the rotor. IIRC 99Yuk did this
The rear is either 10" or 11", use a tape measure. Just my opinion but get the stuff locally and save the blingy shit for trailer queens.
It would just get buried in the *********** how-to section by someone asking how to change their oil.
2wd front
Get parts for a 2wd Limited (like Monster_e87 had originally) or Police package Tahoe
4wd front
3/4 ton GVW 8600 calipers and use half ton pads (what I did) or grind down the 3/4 ton brake pad backing plate so it doesn't hit the hat of the rotor. IIRC 99Yuk did this
The rear is either 10" or 11", use a tape measure. Just my opinion but get the stuff locally and save the blingy shit for trailer queens.
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Monstar_est87
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Yes sir I agree...
