Marky Dissod
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Basically, the non-metallic stuff in the calipers is made of a more heat-resistant material, including the seals.
07+ Brake upgrade on a 00-06 NBS, is it worth it?
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ivin74
05 NBS Nali
The short answer is no, the k2 calipers have the rear ebrake
Well, if hand brake (footbrake) doesn't matter then is it possible to install?
DonMadden
TYF Newbie
Definetly worth it. I have the upgrade and wish I did it as soon as I bought my truck.
Roilux
Supporting Member
After doing my brake upgrade I thought I'd be slick and use a matching 18" Silverado wheel as a spare. (Past events provided two extra wheels mounted to very good Michelins.) The enthusiasm was quickly chilled when the bracket that holds the spare in place would not fit through the aluminum wheel. I was hesitant to modify the bracket as it appeared too much material would need to be be removed to become functional.
I bought an aftermarket tire hoist with a bracket that appeared to have better odds of fitting with little to no modification. It was close and only required a little trimming. See photos. Trimmed area outlined in blue.
Hoist - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085Q8FBR2?psc=1
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I don't understand how the OE one wouldn't fit through the hub hole. These wheels are hub centric and have the same hole diameter, don't they?
Roilux
Supporting Member
I expected it to slip right through. While the hub opening diameter is the same, the aluminum wheel at the hub hole was considerably thicker than the steel wheel. The shorter 'ears' and deep bell shape of the original carrier prevented it from passing through completely and seating properly.
ScottyBoy
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Thankfully I avoided this with a steel 17" spare from a 2006 Silverado. Also, if you still have a stock 16" spare with bigger front brakes, you can still get by with it. But it will only fit on the rear once you upgrade the front brakes. So if you get a flat tire on the front, you'll have to install the spare on the rear tire (of that same side) and move the rear wheel up front. Its twice as much work, but will get you home if you're stuck on the side of the road.
