07+ Brake upgrade on a 00-06 NBS, is it worth it?

[Ilikemtb999]

Weird was a screen shot of the website and the kit. Must have stripped it, I have successfully installed the Power Stop PWR-KC2067-36 kit for an 2007 on my 2005 Denali. The SS lines from Russel was fun, very stiff but was cold out so didn't help. But wish they had the same brackets as original and a little longer so could route them like the original lines. Here couple pics, to note i do have swapped rims and they are 20s, so no problem with clearance but don't think would be an issue with the oem rims.

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I just removed the rubber hose from the brackets and used them on the braided lines (used a piece of vacuum hose around it in the bracket). Worked great.

 

[blueinkd]

Just want to add: I’ve had my NNBS upgrade on now for a couple months, and it’s absolutely worth it. Braking is MUCH better! Definitely a worthwhile upgrade, and I also recommend going with a set of stainless braided lines.












And the install:

Whose brake lines did u use? I'm ready to install my parts and I don't remember what the consensus on the lines was. If I remember the Goodridge kit matches the oem brackets, etc??

 

[diLucca]

Whose brake lines did u use? I'm ready to install my parts and I don't remember what the consensus on the lines was. If I remember the Goodridge kit matches the oem brackets, etc??

If you can see pictures, he uses Goodridge.
I have one set, never mounted yet, but in package are universal brackets.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Whose brake lines did u use? I'm ready to install my parts and I don't remember what the consensus on the lines was. If I remember the Goodridge kit matches the oem brackets, etc??

If you can see pictures, he uses Goodridge.
I have one set, never mounted yet, but in package are universal brackets.

That's what I used on mine. Works and fits great.

 

[Rocket Man]

I used the Goodridge lines too. I put the OEM brackets in a vise and cut the old hoses out, then opened them enough that they fit over the new lines and clamped them back down over the stainless lines.

 

[Sam Harris]

Whose brake lines did u use? I'm ready to install my parts and I don't remember what the consensus on the lines was. If I remember the Goodridge kit matches the oem brackets, etc??

If you can see pictures, he uses Goodridge.
I have one set, never mounted yet, but in package are universal brackets.

That's what I used on mine. Works and fits great.

Yup, used Goodridge. I did have a problem though. The rear center brake line did not fit the factory fitting. It was too deep, so it attached, but leaked no matter what we did to seal it. So right now my center rear line is the factory rubber piece. I’ve purchased a new OEM line, and am taking it to a local shop, who specialize in stainless lines for all kinds of things, to have them copy, and make me one that fits correctly.

 

[diLucca]

The rear center brake line did not fit the factory fitting. It was too deep, so it attached, but leaked no matter what we did to seal it. So right now my center rear line is the factory rubber piece. I’ve purchased a new OEM line, and am taking it to a local shop, who specialize in stainless lines for all kinds of things, to have them copy, and make me one that fits correctly.

This is the reason why I still haven't installed my kit.
But I test fit with new brake lines with Goodridge hoses, and seems to be OK. Maybe 03+ may have problems with rear center line(over the rear axle).

 

[Sam Harris]

This is the reason why I still haven't installed my kit.
But I test fit with new brake lines with Goodridge hoses, and seems to be OK. Maybe 03+ may have problems with rear center line(over the rear axle).

Mine’s an ‘03. Not sure what year yours is.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Mine’s an ‘03. Not sure what year yours is.

Mine too. Iirc not all had that rear center brake line. I think only JL4 had it.

 

[Sam Harris]

Mine too. Iirc not all had that rear center brake line. I think only JL4 had it.

I thought they either had 5 total or 6... with Stabilitrak, there are 6 lines.