Upgrading my brakes

[Blazed]

I wasn't trying to flame you I was really asking!
I just didn't know.

 

[Freedom Motorsports]

I wasn't trying to flame you I was really asking!
I just didn't know.

No worries, I didn't take it that way. I apologize if I came across defensive.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Either way, we can chat later today. Thanks for the help bud!

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[Freedom Motorsports]

Either way, we can chat later today. Thanks for the help bud!

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No problem at all. I am available for questions whether you buy anything from me or not. I am here to help you get the products that offer the best cost/benefit for YOU.

 

[Goodinblack]

Great attitude from a vendor. :thumbup:

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[Freedom Motorsports]

I am going to throw one more thing out there. Below you will find a couple of pics of my 03 3/4 ton ZF-6 Duramax loaded with Christmas trees. Putting as plainly as possible, if the R1Concepts can withstand this kind of use/abuse, I know for a fact that they can get the job done on a Tahoe of any year model. Let's just put it this way, the brakes handled the loads better than the rear suspension...lol Some of the loads grossed out at over 40K lbs TGCVW Enjoy...

 

[Goodinblack]

Wow

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[CHOO CHOO]

Nuff said....

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[2010_5thgen]

Thanks man, a little more is no problem. Ive found some baer kits on ebay new for around $1200-$1400 depending on model. But i just want the front for now. Hell i can buy just the rotors for around 500 on ebay. I just want to know what all to get, what pieces i need to buy. I have no clue. I normally use ebc brake pads but am open to others as well.

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I tried looking through their site jacob, but didnt find anything. I used the search by vehicle and put all the info in and got nothing about brakes. Hell, couldnt find anything on brakes. ???? Duno.....

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baer 4 or 6 piston calipers? you know they make the same setup thats on the truck not just a larger piston and IMO not worth spending the money on it.

 

[Freedom Motorsports]

You know, I have read a good amount about the larger piston calipers and the 3-4-6 piston calipers. I have to say that from a general mechanic point of view, the number of pistons, similar to larger diameter rotors, only really serves to increase the breaking surface. If there is not an additional upgrade to the hydroboost system to provide more fluid pressure the upgraded calipers will not improve clamping force on the rotors/pads. The number one contributing factor to maintaining solid braking pressure is keeping the power steering fluid flushed regularly. By regularly I mean this, in the wife's 04 Denali I have to flush the power steering fluid at the very least every six months to keep the firm pedal feel. But the multiple piston calipers will do little to nothing to improve the performance of the brakes without other upgrades added into the mix and I am honestly not aware of a hydroboost system upgrade that will do that.

As for the power steering fluid, it should be clear and odorless, if it is discolored and smells at all then it needs flushed. It is cheap insurance to get the most longevity and performance out of the stock calipers. Well, that combined with making sure that when new brakes are installed that you use the hardware that comes with the new pads and make sure to regrease the guide pins to ensure that the calipers "float" properly.

I also recommend flushing the brake fluid before every winter. Your owner's manual will not tell you that, but brake fluid brakes down faster than any other fluid in the truck and the most common reason for calipers locking up (not functioning and causing the truck to pull to one side during braking) is bad fluid that is saturated with water condensation. If it is left like that then it can freeze in the lines and cause problems that cost a whole lot more than fluid replacement.

 

[2010_5thgen]

ill have to disagree with you on that. i upgraded my camaro from 4 piston brakes to cts-v 6 piston brakes and it dramatically changed the stopping power on my car. it puts a more even amount of pressure across the surface of the pad utilizing it more. now the corvette z06 has 6 small pads on their brakes which is actually better for the cars braking than 2 large pads. its all about consistancy across the pad that gets better stopping power. things like stainless steel brake lines help increase pressure to the pad. and things like wilwood 600 brake fluid help maintan a better fluid temp under heavy braking and allow you a higher boiling point. so does larger brakes increase fluid pressure? no. but it increases braking consistancy and pad/ rotor friction.

 

[Freedom Motorsports]

ill have to disagree with you on that. i upgraded my camaro from 4 piston brakes to cts-v 6 piston brakes and it dramatically changed the stopping power on my car. it puts a more even amount of pressure across the surface of the pad utilizing it more. now the corvette z06 has 6 small pads on their brakes which is actually better for the cars braking than 2 large pads. its all about consistancy across the pad that gets better stopping power. things like stainless steel brake lines help increase pressure to the pad. and things like wilwood 600 brake fluid help maintan a better fluid temp under heavy braking and allow you a higher boiling point. so does larger brakes increase fluid pressure? no. but it increases braking consistancy and pad/ rotor friction.

Good points indeed....

 

[CHOO CHOO]

So i talked to clkelley for a while last night and he was very informative. I think im gonna go w/ the r1concepts brakes and replace the lines w/ stainless steel as well. Thanks everyone for their input and will post up pics in a few weeks when they get done. If i do it, i will try a write up, but most likely it will be my mechanic cause im a **** and hate the cold. I'll take before and after shots though.

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[07Burb]

So i talked to clkelley for a while last night and he was very informative. I think im gonna go w/ the r1concepts brakes and replace the lines w/ stainless steel as well. Thanks everyone for their input and will post up pics in a few weeks when they get done. If i do it, i will try a write up, but most likely it will be my mechanic cause im a **** and hate the cold. I'll take before and after shots though.

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thinking about going with the drilled and slotted? You'll be happy with the results man!

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Yeah, whatever premium ones they have. He said it was a little below $500 shipped. That sold me.

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[Goodinblack]

All 4?

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[CHOO CHOO]

All 4?

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Yep, rotors, calipers, and everything.

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[Freedom Motorsports]

Yep, rotors, calipers, and everything.

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Actually the price quoted was for the rotors and pads. I do not recommend purchasing calipers from R1Concepts because theirs are regular OEM replacements that have a core charge. When shipping the cores back etc, you can obtain the same calipers for a LOT less at your local parts store.

The parts quoted last night were the Premium double cross drilled and slotted rotors with the military grade E coating for corrosion protection along with the Posi Quiet ceramic pads for all four corners of his Tahoe...

 

[Blazed]

Under 500 for 4 rotors 4 sets of pads and stainless steel lines?

 

[Goodinblack]

?? X2

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