Devious_Tahoe96
Mr. Budwieser
Does anyone know if we can do a rear disc brake conversion on the tahoe's?? Has anyone done this before??
Rear Disc Conversion
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destroyer1362
A work in progress
yes, and someone on here has done it but I cant remember who. I believe they said it made a 60% improvement over stock if I recall correctly. I'm sure they'll chime in sooner or later.
grimm
Full Access Member
It can be done. SSBC makes a rear disc conversion, but its expensive as hell. They also make a big a Big Brake kit for the front. I'm sure there's also a more cost effective solution out there as well, if you search around a little bit.
destroyer1362
A work in progress
That reminds me.. Look into hydro-boost braking systems. The HD trucks use these systems. I don't think it's as expensive as other braking upgrades.
It's been done and as stated its been posted numerous times.
You can do the swap yourself by piecing together different parts off of other vehicles and buy custom mounting brackets. Or you can just buy a kit, SSBC or Baer brakes make, but like said they are not that cheap. SSBC kit is $1200
You can do the swap yourself by piecing together different parts off of other vehicles and buy custom mounting brackets. Or you can just buy a kit, SSBC or Baer brakes make, but like said they are not that cheap. SSBC kit is $1200
AtomicHoe094
Atomichoe094
i just bought a SSBC kit, but just found out it wont fit my 10"drums, it has to be 11"drums for the kit i bought. Or you can buy 140 bucks worth of bolts and shit to make it work. lol
96ProCompTahoe
Full Access Member
ha tried to put my stillen kit on last night but i have the same problem. axle flange is a differnt size.
the kit came off a 2000 denali. new kit runs $1400
the kit came off a 2000 denali. new kit runs $1400
AtomicHoe094
Atomichoe094
are you ******* kidding me? So stupid why they randomly made 10 and 11inch drums. im about to sell this piece and buy a new one, screw hacking with someone else shit. the rotors are ****** anyways.
GMCYukalade
TYF Newbie
And, if one did install a rear disk kit... then id imagine they would want a newer/bigger brake controller under the hood so they could actually get some pressure in the lines to the rear brakes..... more $$
AtomicHoe094
Atomichoe094
the kits usually come with a bigger master cylinder. that would help some..
GMCYukalade
TYF Newbie
i remember reading something somewhere about ppl taking the brake controllers off of the newer HDs and putting them on the OBS dont remember if it was on tahoeforum or FSC...
99COOP
Retired
Waste of money to buy kits. Just buy the brackets, hoses, and some 86' 3/4 ton rotors and calipers for dirt cheap and be done with it for a couple hundred. Also throw a portioning valve in while you're at it.
navi243
Full Access Member
do you know where i can find a list of stuff to do a swap with existing chevy parts, and a place to buy the brackets
JonnyTahoe
Full Access Member
Unless your going in the direction of "96 Pro Comp Tahoe" you may want to rethink "Dumping" your money into Brakes. These Leaf Spring "Lumber Wagons" ride like crap, I know I own a '95, and after driving my girlfriends '00 I can see why the 2nd Generation Tahoe's are so popular.
SunlitComet
OBS Jedi-Do Good
You would get more and pay less for a hydraboost system.
bowtiefreak
No Quarter
This and upgrade the front brakes as on all vehicles they do most of the braking
I want to do the same thing. I would assume the rear brakes off of a '99-'06 NBS would fit. That and the hydroboost from the same vehicle would make a good swap. Take a look at the parts for the police package yukons. The master cylinder is only 1/8" larger than the other models.
As Sunlit & Bowtie mentioned...the front brakes do most of the work, start there and upgrade to hydroboost if you want a big upgrade. To do it right (non junkyard parts), you're going to spend $500 - $900....personally, I'm really picky about brakes and only buy new or remanufactured AC Delco for this rig. A simple and much cheaper upgrade is High Performance pads, new brake lines and flush your system.
Rear brakes only handle a % of braking and in IMO, are an awesome visual upgrade, but if you don't upgrade the front first, you're wasting money.
3/4ton calipers on these trucks are WORTHLESS if you don't change anything else, I know, I did it thinking it would help....and I bought new (remanuf) AC Delco's from a '99 HD Suburban application.
Even though the OP is '10, I hope this helps!
Rear brakes only handle a % of braking and in IMO, are an awesome visual upgrade, but if you don't upgrade the front first, you're wasting money.
3/4ton calipers on these trucks are WORTHLESS if you don't change anything else, I know, I did it thinking it would help....and I bought new (remanuf) AC Delco's from a '99 HD Suburban application.
Even though the OP is '10, I hope this helps!
bowtiefreak
No Quarter
A master cylinder with a larger bore will help also. I have read write ups on a NBS master into an OBS. I think the difference is 7/8" on there now versus 1 1/8". That is a lot more volume if you do the math
Just some thoughts on increasing the bore size...
Some of the aftermarket "Performance MC's" for our rigs do just that and I've read complaints referring to the additional effort it takes to smash the brakes. In normal driving they said it was a nice upgrade b/c of the firm pedal, but in panic situations, they felt it was dangerous due to the increased effort.
Two guys stated they grabbed the wheel and had to push with everything they had in a panic stop. It's not to say this is constant across all MC's with bigger bores, just the two the magazine was reviewing....just something to think about, I have no personal experience on this one.
Unfortunately I read this last yr and didn't save the link.
Another Idea: I spoke to a GM master tech (20+ yrs) that also served as a helicopter mechanic in the army and he said the biggest problem with our brake systems is the ABS unit. His recommendation was to completely remove the entire unit...but then of course you need to modify the metal lines that were running into it.
Personally that's outside of my comfort zone, but he was incredibly passionate about how this would be the cure to our lazy brakes and improve braking distances. He said adding a hydroboost to a system w/o the ABS unit would be night & day, but his first step would be to remove the ABS.
If I can confirm this from some other sources, I may give him my truck for the day and have him do all the work.
Some of the aftermarket "Performance MC's" for our rigs do just that and I've read complaints referring to the additional effort it takes to smash the brakes. In normal driving they said it was a nice upgrade b/c of the firm pedal, but in panic situations, they felt it was dangerous due to the increased effort.
Two guys stated they grabbed the wheel and had to push with everything they had in a panic stop. It's not to say this is constant across all MC's with bigger bores, just the two the magazine was reviewing....just something to think about, I have no personal experience on this one.
Unfortunately I read this last yr and didn't save the link.
Another Idea: I spoke to a GM master tech (20+ yrs) that also served as a helicopter mechanic in the army and he said the biggest problem with our brake systems is the ABS unit. His recommendation was to completely remove the entire unit...but then of course you need to modify the metal lines that were running into it.
Personally that's outside of my comfort zone, but he was incredibly passionate about how this would be the cure to our lazy brakes and improve braking distances. He said adding a hydroboost to a system w/o the ABS unit would be night & day, but his first step would be to remove the ABS.
If I can confirm this from some other sources, I may give him my truck for the day and have him do all the work.
