2021 PPV Front Brakes on 2013 Escalade ESV, and rear brake overhaul

[Davidj281]

Seth, wanted to offer my appreciation for this thread on how to do this awesome upgrade. Your work is impeccable. It is quite a step up from stock and well worth the upgrade. Thought I would also discuss what I did/used for this job. Calipers/rotors/stud/lug nuts from Rock Auto.

1. R1 Concepts Drilled/slotted Rotors: 631-47091L, 631-47091R
2. Pads: BENDIX PBD2407 Police
3. Studs: Dorman 610-530.1, I didn't push the old ones out like you did, I just whacked them with a 3lb hammer. They came out pretty easy. Installing did require an some heavy nuts as washers and an impact gun.
4. Banjo Bolt: I ordered qty of 2 of M10x1.0mm x 24 mm Metric SS Single Banjo Bot w/washers, used this instead of cutting GM banjo bolt like you did. I have SS Brake lines too.
5. McMaster Carr Washers (18-8 SS Mil Spec Washer, 5/8" Screw Size, NAS 1149-C1063R 98017A215: Used 4 of these washers, 2 on each bolt of caliper to line them up over rotors. Thanks n8in8or via thread #42!
6. Used the same wheel spacers; mine rubs a bit on a hard turn in because of my mud flaps but i can live with that.
7. This upgrade makes you realize that you have very capable brakes!

Thanks Again. Now i'll try to figure out the Aluminum front end parts that Pete did as these rotors are quite heavy. Calipers feel lighter that the stock ones though.

 

[petethepug]

Man, you guys are holding out on me. Didn’t know the Brembo 6 piston 410mm / 16.25” discs were now being manufactured in Drilled, slotted & zinc plated. Now, finally we can get some decent life out of these rotors without all the brake material build up / warping that caused all that pulse in the pedal.

 

[mikez71]

I wonder if newer model knuckles will bolt up, eliminating the need for grinding and centering washers. ?