Brake upgrade options?

[2016YUKONSLT]

So I lowered my 16' Yukon and put on 24" Futures and now the brakes just look tiny. Are there other options beside Wilwood or Baer kits that are $2k+ just for Fronts? Is it possible to do a Z06 conversion on the these?

 

[Kpwweb]

GM has a $5k Brembo kit just for fronts.

SSBC MIGHT make a kit, but no one is sure yet...

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

No way I'm spending that much on brakes...

 

[NowZoomer]

Baer 15" $745 http://baer.com/15-Front-EradiSpeed1-Rotor-Upgrade-1-2-Ton-GM-Truck-2301059.html plus you should check Racing Brake

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

How does increasing the diameter help slow it down quicker when using the same caliper?

 

[NowZoomer]

I thought you're doing it for looks

On all modern cars, a brake upgrade rarely results in any meaningful reduction in stopping distance - usually, you'll see <10 feet if we're talking about the 1st panic stop

But watch out for cheap kits where you'll actually see longer distances since the new setup weights more than OEM

A brake upgrade helps you on fade and feel, which is important when you're using the brakes a lot like at the track, mountains, towing, etc ... this fade improvement is where an upgrade will help shorten distances vs stock beyond the 1st panic stop

 

[Kpwweb]

How does increasing the diameter help slow it down quicker when using the same caliper?

Also greater leverage. Bigger rotor = more radius = more leverage.

And more fade resistance.

 

[2016YUKONSLT]

I was doing it for looks. Just curious how a rotor diameter increase slows the vehicle down quicker.

The caliper and the same size pad are used. The surface area of contact is the same. I guess i don't fully understand how leverage is gained. Is it just because now the pads are hitting an inch farther from the center?

 

[gat0r]

i like the StopTech Trophy Sport Big Brake Kit
still pricey though

think autoanything has 25% off

 

[NowZoomer]

You won't see any material difference, but if you're interested academically, search the internet on brake upgrade benefits, lots of headache inducing stuff out there