Quick pads or save for a bigger brake kit?

[jcevans7]

Hey all, my brakes are getting pretty soft up front, I want to do the big brake kit but still have factory denali wheels on my 2003.

It will be sometime before I can do the bigger break kit, I want to the the one from the NNBS. That being said would it be a wash to just buy new rotors/pads until I can do the full job? I seen some power stop breaks/pads on amazon.

 

[fiatdale]

Since pads / rotors are relatively cheap, I would just go that route, since you still need to do wheels / then big brake kit. That's a lot of dough all at once.

 

[FrankU]

Going for bigger brakes ? Check this link.

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

 

[jcevans7]

Thanks man, I'm going to have to check it out again at home because the work computer blocks all the pics.

 

[Sasquatch]

Going for bigger brakes ? Check this link.

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

I did this upgrade and love it. I went with R-1 concepts drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads and got stainless steel hoses. I also bought new brackets and calipers and i think i only spent around $500 total and a few hours in the garage installing them.

It makes a pretty noticeable difference in stopping power.

 

[FreshLikeOprah]

Calipers and rotors from a 05+ Silverado/Sierra with drum rear brakes are the same as the GMT900 SUVs. So keep that in mind, you may be able to find them at a u-pull it yard. Got my setup for $50.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Calipers and rotors from a 05+ Silverado/Sierra with drum rear brakes are the same as the GMT900 SUVs. So keep that in mind, you may be able to find them at a u-pull it yard. Got my setup for $50.

Oh yeah, I'm digging the JY upgrade for $50

 

[Chiggy]

I went the same route but just got new stuff from the parts store. With the core charges it winds up not being too expensive. Just don't tell them you're bringing back different stuff. (one employee told me they don't care as long as they get parts to send off to be rebuilt it doesn't matter as long as it's close) I got the brake kit from amazon for the rotors and pads, and then got the calipers and brackets from O'riley's. Something to put on the "to do list" is flushing your power steering fluid if you have hydroboost. It really helps with the braking. If you've got 17's or bigger they will clear just fine.

 

[Rosson03]

please post everthing I need for my Denali thank u

 

[TheAutumnWind]

please post everthing I need for my Denali thank u

Brake fluid, loaded calipers (with brackets),rotors, pads for NNBS.

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

Part Numbers
Caliper w/bracket 19176793
Caliper w/bracket 19176794
Pads 1092.10 Performance Friction
***Caliper part #'s are Durastop Police Tahoe Calipers, they have high temp seals and some other things that help them handle and dispate heat better***

 

[Rosson03]

Thank u and is that everything except the bleeds and fluid
Thought there was a little more

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Brake fluid, loaded calipers (with brackets),rotors, pads for NNBS.

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

Part Numbers
Caliper w/bracket 19176793
Caliper w/bracket 19176794
Pads 1092.10 Performance Friction
***Caliper part #'s are Durastop Police Tahoe Calipers, they have high temp seals and some other things that help them handle and dispate heat better***

Great thanks

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Thank u and is that everything except the bleeds and fluid
Thought there was a little more

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Great thanks

Can I use regular size yukon rotors or do I have to get the 13 inch rotors

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Thank u and is that everything except the bleeds and fluid
Thought there was a little more

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Great thanks

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Can I use regular size yukon rotors or do I have to get the 13 inch rotors

You need new rotors to match the NNBS calipers to do the conversion. That link spells it all out for you.

Ive been away for awhile dealing with family needs but I am back! Logged in and 37 pages of new post!!!

My truck has hydraboost and to me its always felt weak and seemed like I would never get it stopped in panic situations, looked into big brake kits but...they go for big bucks! $1500-5K! Upgrading to 07 and up front brakes have been mentioned before in other post, and someone awhile back even tried to charge for part numbers! mad.gif

Finally I have accumulated all the parts to convert my 04 to GMT900 front brake's the 07 and up GM trucks use a 13 inch rotor and a larger caliper, the older trucks use a 12 inch rotor. Its a very simple mod and the results are AMAZING! Everything is direct bolt on with no modification needed. I used GM PPV Brake calipers, Performance Friction Z rated brake pads, and Centric slotted rotors. The origanal plan was to use Durastop slotted rotors but it appears that GM does not make slotted rotors for the 07 and up trucks. Total cost was around $450. Ive driven a Escalade with Baer brakes on the front and rear and the GMT900 brakes work just as good if not better than a big brake kit! The idea of painted calipers (Chevy Orange) sounded good but if I did it again I would leave them unpainted.

Part Numbers
Caliper w/bracket 19176793
Caliper w/bracket 19176794
Pads 1092.10 Performance Friction
***Caliper part #'s are Durastop Police Tahoe Calipers, they have high temp seals and some other things that help them handle and dispate heat better***

OEM Rotors, Calipers, PFC Pads


OEM Close up


OEM vs Centrix


OEM vs Centix


GMT900



This post has been edited by Joe1129uscg: Sep 7 2010, 10:33 AM

 

[Rosson03]

Brake fluid, loaded calipers (with brackets),rotors, pads for NNBS.

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

Part Numbers
Caliper w/bracket 19176793
Caliper w/bracket 19176794
Pads 1092.10 Performance Friction
***Caliper part #'s are Durastop Police Tahoe Calipers, they have high temp seals and some other things that help them handle and dispate heat better***

Great thanks
BTW can I use the stock 12 inch rotor or do I have to use 13 or is stock 13

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Great thanks
BTW can I use the stock 12 inch rotor or do I have to use 13 or is stock 13

You can NOT use your current stock NBS 12" rotors for the conversion. The whole point of this conversion is so that you CAN use the stock 13" rotors from the NNBS.

They are still a factory replacement rotor, you simply need the model number from the NNBS.

I'm not sure how to answer the question anymore clearly than that. If you want to use 12" rotors for some reason you need to keep your current calipers and NOT do this conversion.

 

[RED77]

Does anyone know if there is a similar upgrade for the 3/4 ton Yukon's using the 07+ 3/4 ton setups?

 

[scoobyxj]

Does anyone know if there is a similar upgrade for the 3/4 ton Yukon's using the 07+ 3/4 ton setups?

Can't say if the callipers would be any better but the rotors themselves are the same diameter.

 

[crazycoupe]

Go with GMT 900 fronts I got mine from a pic a part for $38.50 less the rotors/pads. Just got the best rotors/pads AutoZone had $100 and couldn't be more happy.

 

[jcevans7]

Go with GMT 900 fronts I got mine from a pic a part for $38.50 less the rotors/pads. Just got the best rotors/pads AutoZone had $100 and couldn't be more happy.

I wanted too. 2 pick and pulls in houston had nothing. Wound up buying some R1s. Gonna try to get them on this weekend

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[Rosson03]

Go with GMT 900 fronts I got mine from a pic a part for $38.50 less the rotors/pads. Just got the best rotors/pads AutoZone had $100 and couldn't be more happy.

So this will work on my 06 denali?

 

[JennaBear]

BBK!!!

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