This thread has the all the information I found to be relevant for upgrading to 6 piston Brembo calipers on a 2007-2014 generation model in the most cost effective way possible. There may be small differences here and there, but you'll get the idea. For reference in the pictures my calipers are already painted Silver, but that was DIY, these caliper ship non gloss black.
These are the largest brakes available using OEM parts. The rotors come in at 410mm. This setup is basically the same as the GM Performance Brakes upgrade via PN 85138043, except the calipers aren't painted red, and the design of the caliper is slightly different. It's also 50% of the cost coming in at under $1200.
This setup was used primarily on the 2021 Tahoe PPV, but it appears to be some kind of option on 2021 Escalade 3.0 Diesels based on part fitment data. Differing from the GM Performance setup, these calipers have a larger cross brace on the top
I used all OEM parts, except the pads and rotors as they are available much cheaper in the aftermarket.
I did not change the dust shields but I will when I eventually do a wheel bearing. The stock dust shields worked without modification.
Wheel choice is going to be a big variable. GM says 20 and 22 OE wheels will fit the brakes, from a diameter perspective. It's going to be in the offset and the design of the spokes that things can cause problems. Here they are fitted to a set of '12-14 Escalade 22" wheels which have 31mm offset and they clear with ease. I'll have another test coming with 27mm offset 20" honeycomb wheels.
These are the largest brakes available using OEM parts. The rotors come in at 410mm. This setup is basically the same as the GM Performance Brakes upgrade via PN 85138043, except the calipers aren't painted red, and the design of the caliper is slightly different. It's also 50% of the cost coming in at under $1200.
This setup was used primarily on the 2021 Tahoe PPV, but it appears to be some kind of option on 2021 Escalade 3.0 Diesels based on part fitment data. Differing from the GM Performance setup, these calipers have a larger cross brace on the top
I used all OEM parts, except the pads and rotors as they are available much cheaper in the aftermarket.
I did not change the dust shields but I will when I eventually do a wheel bearing. The stock dust shields worked without modification.
Wheel choice is going to be a big variable. GM says 20 and 22 OE wheels will fit the brakes, from a diameter perspective. It's going to be in the offset and the design of the spokes that things can cause problems. Here they are fitted to a set of '12-14 Escalade 22" wheels which have 31mm offset and they clear with ease. I'll have another test coming with 27mm offset 20" honeycomb wheels.
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