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

[Marky Dissod]

What is the difference between the Police Pursuit calipers and the standard calipers?
Is it just seals?

Basically, the non-metallic stuff in the calipers is made of a more heat-resistant material, including the seals.

 

[deathfry]

Sorry I must be late to the party but does REAR calipers from 900/K2 fit Tahoe 800 bolt-on?

 

[ivin74]

The short answer is no, the k2 calipers have the rear ebrake

 

[deathfry]

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]

Definetly worth it. I have the upgrade and wish I did it as soon as I bought my truck.

 

[Roilux]

.... Just be aware that if you don't get a 17" spare as well, then you will have to be aware of this if you get a flat tire on a front wheel. You'd have to put the spare on the rear, and move that 17" wheel from the rear on to the front.

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

 

[Fless]

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

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]

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?

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.