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

[Tonyrodz]

Reviving this thread because this is the next thing I want to get done to my 2005 Z71. I was going to order this kit for a 2010 and just wanted to make sure there won't be any issue with the brake hoses fitting my Tahoe. I have 18" rims on it already from a Silverado.

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The stock hoses--in my case steel braided hoses--fit my 2010 calipers no problem. I also have a stock 2010 setup on my 03. I run 17's with them.

 

[Marky Dissod]

... just wanted to make sure there won't be any issue with the brake hoses fitting my Tahoe.

I used brand new 02 Tahoe brake hoses in my case.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I used brand new 02 Tahoe brake hoses in my case.

Good move. Cheap enough to replace.

 

[Roilux]

Reviving this thread because this is the next thing I want to get done to my 2005 Z71. I was going to order this kit for a 2010 and just wanted to make sure there won't be any issue with the brake hoses fitting my Tahoe. I have 18" rims on it already from a Silverado.

It was a straight forward bolt up swap going from stock '04 to larger '11 rotors and calipers for me. Locating copper washers was a bit frustrating. I did have to bend both inner dust (splash?) shields slighting to prevent them from rubbing on the larger rotors.

 

[noodlesandsam2]

Rim size is fine - you need 17. I did this back in 2011 to a 2001 1500 Yukon XL - Police package calipers for a T900 and T900 Rotors - good upgrade - I used SS Flex lines, but I remember it was from a T800 Kit.

 

[rickbustedasstaho]

Thanks Chris. Let us know how it turns out. Whether its a week or two from now, or 6-8 months from now please keep me posted.
I read about people doing this conversion all the time, but nobody ever states how much it actually improves the braking. Yeah, if your brakes are worn out and need to be replaced anyways, I'm sure there will be a HUGE difference in the way it stops. But if you already have good rotors and pads like I do, will this mod REALLY make much if any difference in stopping power and/or stopping distance ??

i did it an i am running 37x13.5x18 didn’t make that big of a difference .. if u have all the parts i would do it but i wouldn’t go out an spend all that money if i was to do it again .. i get most of my parts for free from my job

 

[Marky Dissod]

i did it an i am running 37x13.5x18 didn’t make that big of a difference ...

Great brakes + tires not designed to improve maximum panic braking = less-than-great brakes.
My braking got slightly worse when I went from a decidedly non-offroad set of tires to a set of offroad-ish tires.
Still glad I have 2010 Tahoe PPV front brake kit. No worries about fade during panic braking from 90MpH-0.

 

[rickbustedasstaho]

Great brakes + tires not designed to improve maximum panic braking = less-than-great brakes.
My braking got slightly worse when I went from a decidedly non-offroad set of tires to a set of offroad-ish tires.
Still glad I have 2010 Tahoe PPV front brake kit. No worries about fade during panic braking from 90MpH-0.

i didn’t think about the off road part i just did like a month ago i have not trying out that out yet my bad

 

[Marky Dissod]

i didn’t think about the off road part i just did like a month ago i have not trying out that out yet my bad

Ever witnessed a 'sporty' car with cheap schidty tires?
Long story, short: brakes, steering, and suspension are ALWAYS limited by the tires.
What limitations are you willing to pay for?

 

[rickbustedasstaho]

Ever witnessed a 'sporty' car with cheap schidty tires?
Long story, short: brakes, steering, and suspension are ALWAYS limited by the tires.
What limitations are you willing to pay for?

i am running 37x13.5x18 toyo