Im old--no haters please I need BRAKE INFO and have an idea for this site

[MarvinVR]

Ive searched for hours about upgrading brakes on my 2012 tahoe. Many posts. Much info and misinfo This is a BIG subject. An important one. Have I missed this in here? I think (if we dont have it) an entire thread just on brakes. I have questions: 1. Does my tahoe even need an upgrade? (Ive only had it 3 months--seems to brake well) 2. wheel size vs different rotors. 3. Lots of confusion about police brakes. 4. lots about confusion about compatible truck brakes. About after market brakes. We need to have a 'by the year/model' general guide. How about brake lines, master cyl---on and on. Posts touching these subjects are spread throughout the site. If all I need to know about a 2013 tahoe is already here---can someone direct me to it? At 72 brakes are about the only thing left that I can work on because I can sit while doing them LOL

 

[OR VietVet]

Your question #1 answers some questions. You said it "seems to brake well". If you say it is doing ok and you are not experiencing problems, leave it alone. If you are going to tow with it, then maybe an upgrade would do you some good. If you just have a "hankering" for doing the work, go for it. At 73, I do work on the side to stay busy.

One thing though, is this. Brakes are THE most important system on any vehicle. GOTTA STOP!!!! If you are new to the system you have and want to go to, DO THE RESEARCH and know what you are doing. Good Luck!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

To my knowledge, there are no consolidated postings/lists/references on this Forum that you are inquiring about.

Your best bet is still to ask very specific questions about what you want to know more about, while also giving as much information about your truck as well, and the answers will come. Perhaps, not the most efficient, but it does work.

 

[Doubeleive]

Ive searched for hours about upgrading brakes on my 2012 tahoe. Many posts. Much info and misinfo This is a BIG subject. An important one. Have I missed this in here? I think (if we dont have it) an entire thread just on brakes. I have questions: 1. Does my tahoe even need an upgrade? (Ive only had it 3 months--seems to brake well) 2. wheel size vs different rotors. 3. Lots of confusion about police brakes. 4. lots about confusion about compatible truck brakes. About after market brakes. We need to have a 'by the year/model' general guide. How about brake lines, master cyl---on and on. Posts touching these subjects are spread throughout the site. If all I need to know about a 2013 tahoe is already here---can someone direct me to it? At 72 brakes are about the only thing left that I can work on because I can sit while doing them LOL

HERE'S THE THING
brakes-(hardware) (in the standard definition) are basically all the same from 07-20
ppv brakes are NOT inherently different, the difference is the quality/type of material used.
once you have that memorized, then the rest is just choosing which quality/material works best for you. (i.e. ceramic, semi-metallic, metallic, high temp seals, coated, frozen, etc)
yes there are a couple one-off's on a few early model calipers that is a visible difference by looking at the calipers and that is a matter of knowing what you have, versus what the standard is.
I can take the brakes on my 12 and put them on my 18 or take the brakes on the 18 and put them on my 12 or take the brakes on my 16 and put them on my 18 or any other mismatch mixup you can think up. they are identical in size and shape
so any miss-information is simply not knowing that there is basically no difference, I don't care what the parts guy at the autoparts store says or that the crossover tool online says no, it's wrong......in almost all case's
the only one that sometimes get's it right is rock auto, but if you buy the better deal from rockauto you better memorize what vehicle you chose if you ever have to warranty it because if you choose the wrong vehicle (even though it fits and works) and that vehicle is not on that particular models cross-over list then the warranty will be denied.
there is absolutely no reason for 1 caliper to show it works from 07-2020 (suburban) and not also work on any other model gm 1500 including suv's & pickups (all brands chevy. gmc, escalade) as long as you do not have the 1 off calipers.... which fit but use a different pad.
all I can add is IF you are replacing 1 caliper only, it is wise to get a identical unit or replace both sides with whatever is clever. on sale, whatever..
aside from all that there is already thread breakdowns by section on the forum

 

[Doubeleive]

To my knowledge, there are no consolidated postings/lists/references on this Forum that you are inquiring about.

Your best bet is still to ask very specific questions about what you want to know more about, while also giving as much information about your truck as well, and the answers will come. Perhaps, not the most efficient, but it does work.

brakes are under this subforum

Engine & Drivetrain

Discuss engine and drivetrain items from brakes, transmissions, towing, error codes, anything in the engine bay and so on here.

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[Marky Dissod]

I've searched for hours about upgrading brakes on my 2012 tahoe ... 1. Does my tahoe even need an upgrade? (I've only had it 3 months--seems to brake well)

We're not going to make this decision for you - but here's a lil nudge:
Searched for WEEKS before upgrading/updating my '02 Tahoe's front brakes with a 2010 front brake kit. Best money ever spent; even better value than a pcm tune.
I can nudge you toward a pcm tune too, but safety first! Since yours is a GMT900 (921), you'd 'need to update to GMTK2xx front brake kit.

2. wheel size vs different rotors.

So far as I know only one 17" wheel works with GMTK2xx front rotors:

STLGN096U45 Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon Wheel/Rim Steel Black #84440192

FIND A CHEAPER SOURCE. Some 'older' GM 18" wheels work, some don't, but I THINK all the GMT-T1xx front wheels work.

3. Lots of confusion about police brakes.

When you drive, are you working or playing HARD? My family recently concluded that there are instances where - in part because I'm closer by - I'm a better option
than an ambulance (I've taken EVO courses). And even I'M not thinking about GMT-T1xx PPV front brakes yet, presently using GMT921-PPV front brake kit.
Before you upgrade to GMTK2UC-PPV front brakes, just figure out the civilian GMTK2xx front brake upgrade / update.
Long story short: PPV brakes brake harder (NOT smoother or quieter), dust dirtier quicker, and do not last as long, but if you ever need them, they're worth it all.

4. lots about confusion ...

You already drive a truck, suv, whatever, same difference, especially from the B-pillar forward.
Aftermarket brakes ... slotted is fine, dimpled is fine, avoid cross-drilled unless willing to pay for higher quality than you're already used to - don't risk it for less.

We need to have a 'by the year/model' general guide.

No, YOU do. We'd all appreciate it, sure, but you forgot: Forums cannot profit from FAQs.
Haven't you noticed that everything ELSE about the internet has metastasized, but there are no more FAQs than there were 10 years ago?
If accuracy was more important than engagement, the internet would need less than 1/25 its present storage capacity.
Why collect all the info in one convenient place, when people can re-ask the same questions ... frequently?
ANYWAY
Use your vehicle (model year) brake lines if you're not upgrading to stainless steel lines,
and if you can't yet guess from which vehicle your master cylinder upgrade / update is coming from, stick with yours until you're ready to update that too.

 

[Doubeleive]

We're not going to make this decision for you - but here's a lil nudge:
Searched for WEEKS before upgrading/updating my '02 Tahoe's front brakes with a 2010 front brake kit. Best money ever spent; even better value than a pcm tune.
I can nudge you toward a pcm tune too, but safety first! Since yours is a GMT900 (921), you'd 'need to update to GMTK2xx front brake kit.

So far as I know only one 17" wheel works with GMTK2xx front rotors:

STLGN096U45 Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon Wheel/Rim Steel Black #84440192

FIND A CHEAPER SOURCE. Some 'older' GM 18" wheels work, some don't, but I THINK all the GMT-T1xx front wheels work.

When you drive, are you working or playing HARD? My family recently concluded that there are instances where - in part because I'm closer by - I'm a better option
than an ambulance (I've taken EVO courses). And even I'M not thinking about GMT-T1xx PPV front brakes yet, presently using GMT921-PPV front brake kit.
Before you upgrade to GMTK2UC-PPV front brakes, just figure out the civilian GMTK2xx front brake upgrade / update.
Long story short: PPV brakes brake harder (NOT smoother or quieter), dust dirtier quicker, and do not last as long, but if you ever need them, they're worth it all.

You already drive a truck, suv, whatever, same difference, especially from the B-pillar forward.
Aftermarket brakes ... slotted is fine, dimpled is fine, avoid cross-drilled unless willing to pay for higher quality than you're already used to - don't risk it for less.

No, YOU do. We'd all appreciate it, sure, but you forgot: Forums cannot profit from FAQs.
Haven't you noticed that everything ELSE about the internet has metastasized, but there are no more FAQs than there were 10 years ago?
If accuracy was more important than engagement, the internet would need less than 1/25 its present storage capacity.
Why collect all the info in one convenient place, when people can re-ask the same questions ... frequently?
ANYWAY
Use your vehicle (model year) brake lines if you're not upgrading to stainless steel lines,
and if you can't yet guess from which vehicle your master cylinder upgrade / update is coming from, stick with yours until you're ready to update that too.

front rotors are not bigger on a k2, they are the same size 13" (12.99) 07-20