I am trying to decide on what to do for a brake upgrade on my truck and could use a little feedback.
I have a 2003 Denali and was running on 22s for a few years. I was ok with my brakes while using those wheels. I now switched to 26s this year and even though they don't weigh more then my 22s the rolling diameter increased so now it's pretty obvious that my brakes can't keep up.
I have 305s on both sets of wheels and I think I'm going to keep the 22s but put a set of 275 A/S or snow tires on those wheels or get a set of stock GM 22s for winter wheels.
I did a search and I think I have figured out what all the options are.
Brembo Big Brake kit
Wildwood Big Brake kit
Baer Big Brake kit
SSBC Big Brake kit
Z06 Calipers with Baer Rotors
Baer Rotor kit
2007+ OEM calipers with performance pads, rotors and S.S. lines
I use my truck as a D.D., to pull my enclosed car trailer and to get 4 people + gear up to the ski mountains. I dont want to get carried away. I already have a few highly modded cars so I am not really liking the idea of a $3-4k brake upgrade. I also drive my truck in the snow and salt and would hate to see corrosion on a nice Brembo kit. At the same time, if I'm going to spend money I want to make sure I'm happy with my choice.
Right now I am gravitating towards the 2007+ OEM option with Hawk pads, Raybestos Slotted Rotors, S.S. lines and Super Blue fluid.
I think my second choice would be the Z06 option if the 2007+ option tuns out to be to little of an upgrade by other members standards.
From what I read the SSBC brakes are not that great and I am not a big fan of the Baer/PBR calipers.
Any input, opinions, experiences would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 2003 Denali and was running on 22s for a few years. I was ok with my brakes while using those wheels. I now switched to 26s this year and even though they don't weigh more then my 22s the rolling diameter increased so now it's pretty obvious that my brakes can't keep up.
I have 305s on both sets of wheels and I think I'm going to keep the 22s but put a set of 275 A/S or snow tires on those wheels or get a set of stock GM 22s for winter wheels.
I did a search and I think I have figured out what all the options are.
Brembo Big Brake kit
Wildwood Big Brake kit
Baer Big Brake kit
SSBC Big Brake kit
Z06 Calipers with Baer Rotors
Baer Rotor kit
2007+ OEM calipers with performance pads, rotors and S.S. lines
I use my truck as a D.D., to pull my enclosed car trailer and to get 4 people + gear up to the ski mountains. I dont want to get carried away. I already have a few highly modded cars so I am not really liking the idea of a $3-4k brake upgrade. I also drive my truck in the snow and salt and would hate to see corrosion on a nice Brembo kit. At the same time, if I'm going to spend money I want to make sure I'm happy with my choice.
Right now I am gravitating towards the 2007+ OEM option with Hawk pads, Raybestos Slotted Rotors, S.S. lines and Super Blue fluid.
I think my second choice would be the Z06 option if the 2007+ option tuns out to be to little of an upgrade by other members standards.
From what I read the SSBC brakes are not that great and I am not a big fan of the Baer/PBR calipers.
Any input, opinions, experiences would be greatly appreciated.