Installing "2021 PPV" style 6-Piston Brembo Front Brakes on a 2007 Yukon Denali

[wildchev67]

I just did this swap on a 2011 escalade platinum, with MaxTrac 2" drop spindles.
The brakes all fit, but the wheels did not. As far as I can tell, I am running the same Platinum wheels, as the first post.
-Does anybody know if the 2012 platinum wheels have more clearance for brakes?

Currently running longer wheel studs and a 1/2" spacer, but would like a better solution. Likely 2021+ GM 22" wheels in the future.

For caliper spacing I used a couple shims, 0.133" total thickness. This almost centered the caliper, with just a little more space on the spindle side.

If using drop spindles, I had to cut off one stud on bottom of the backing plate.


Parts list:

GM GENUINE	84793057	Caliper (Drivers Side)
GM GENUINE	84793058	Caliper (Passenger Side)
GM GENUINE	11569590	Banjo Bolt x2
GM GENUINE	21012386	Banjo Bolt Washer x4
GM GENUINE	11546469	Caliper Bolt x4
GM GENUINE	84495310 (84763236)	Brake Backing Plate (passenger side)
GM GENUINE	84495309 (84763235)	Brake Backing Plate (Drivers side)
POWER STOP	AR82209XPR	Rotors (both sides)
POWER STOP	Z37-2407	Brake Pad (both sides, pins included)

 

[petethepug]

It’s imperative that you use your favorite grease between the pistons & back of the pads, the ears or tips of the pads on both sides of the caliper.

I’m about a month into this swap, having some issues with squealing brakes. Suspect maybe just pad material but wondering if anyone has had issues with noise? Thinking of trying another brand of pad to see the results (worth the $50 or $60 to try)

Either the 10-12 mm spacers are needed for the PPV / GM aftermarket swap or not. There’s been no solid documentation on the rim offset and chassis where it has been a perfect fit yet.

 

[Doug118]

I can’t believe the problems I’m having with these brakes. The GM part number for the banjo bolt says it’s for 02-22 trucks but the 6 piston caliper seems to be a different thread pitch

 

[Doug118]

Well since I couldn’t find help anywhere, I just brought the caliper to the hardware store to find what the thread size was. It’s 3/8-24 for anyone needing to know. The older banjo bolts are m10x1.5x23mm

 

[Twov8sandat4]

I can’t believe the problems I’m having with these brakes. The GM part number for the banjo bolt says it’s for 02-22 trucks but the 6 piston caliper seems to be a different thread pitch

I know this is a little late, but I used the banjo bolt listed in post #3. Worked perfectly.

 

[Twov8sandat4]

It’s imperative that you use your favorite grease between the pistons & back of the pads, the ears or tips of the pads on both sides of the caliper.



Either the 10-12 mm spacers are needed for the PPV / GM aftermarket swap or not. There’s been no solid documentation on the rim offset and chassis where it has been a perfect fit yet.

My original 07 Escalade 22s cleared with just a hair of clearance. I upgraded to later model 22s and now I have tons of clearance:

 

[Doug118]

I know this is a little late, but I used the banjo bolt listed in post #3. Worked perfectly.

This is what I don’t understand. That GM part number says 2002-2023 trucks. My truck is an 08 and my banjo bolt didn’t fit. I called the dealer and they told me they don’t list a banjo bolt for the PPV trucks so I was lost on the whole situation

 

[Twov8sandat4]

This is what I don’t understand. That GM part number says 2002-2023 trucks. My truck is an 08 and my banjo bolt didn’t fit. I called the dealer and they told me they don’t list a banjo bolt for the PPV trucks so I was lost on the whole situation

At the 2 minute mark, I have the banjo bolts in GM bags. Also listed all the parts in the description.

 

[Doug118]

At the 2 minute mark, I have the banjo bolts in GM bags. Also listed all the parts in the description.

I saw the video and don’t know what to tell you. Those bolts 1000% did not fit into my calipers for whatever reason

 

[Doug118]

I can’t believe the issues I’m having with this upgrade. First it was the banjo bolts. After getting the right bolt and getting the brakes on, I find out one of my wheels isn’t oem and hits the caliper on one side but not the other. The other wheel has 1/4” of clearance. Oh and I couldn’t get them to bleed enough to have a good pedal. It’s soft and has a lot of travel so I’m just going to bring it somewhere and have them vacuum bleed them