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[Jeff53]

Thanks @Jeff53. I couldn’t be happier with them! They are a little tedious to clean, but using quality ceramic/ carbon pads from Powerstop, they stay pretty darn clean! Very little brake dust, and excellent stopping capability.

Thanks, Sam. Good to know. I've been thinking about putting some new front pads on anyway as the stopping ability isn't quite what I think it should be. Did you buy the Z36 kit? I do like the look of the wheels, especially with a darker color, like your red. I'm thinking they'd look pretty good on my dark blue, also.

 

[Sam Harris]

Thanks, Sam. Good to know. I've been thinking about putting some new front pads on anyway as the stopping ability isn't quite what I think it should be. Did you buy the Z36 kit? I do like the look of the wheels, especially with a darker color, like your red. I'm thinking they'd look pretty good on my dark blue, also.

Definitely! Your color is my favorite. They’ll look great on it!
Yes, I went with the Z36 kit from Powerstop, and also upgraded to the GMT900 brakes (larger rotors), installed stainless lines, and the difference was exceptional. I’ve now upgraded the rears to the Z36 kit as well, but stayed with the GMT800 flavor, as those are better from the factory, than the GMT900’s. (Apologies, you’ve probably already covered that in another thread, but I get mixed up in my old age)..

 

[Jeff53]

Definitely! Your color is my favorite. They’ll look great on it!
Yes, I went with the Z36 kit from Powerstop, and also upgraded to the GMT900 brakes (larger rotors), installed stainless lines, and the difference was exceptional. I’ve now upgraded the rears to the Z36 kit as well, but stayed with the GMT800 flavor, as those are better from the factory, than the GMT900’s. (Apologies, you’ve probably already covered that in another thread, but I get mixed up in my old age)..

Yeah. Unfortunately, I'm not getting the sweet deal you did. But, overall, 500 isn't bad. I'll take before and after shots...if I can remember to.

 

[Sam Harris]

Yeah. Unfortunately, I'm not getting the sweet deal you did. But, overall, 500 isn't bad. I'll take before and after shots...if I can remember to.

Not bad at all! Happy you found some.

 

[Jeff53]

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Definitely! Your color is my favorite. They’ll look great on it!
Yes, I went with the Z36 kit from Powerstop, and also upgraded to the GMT900 brakes (larger rotors), installed stainless lines, and the difference was exceptional. I’ve now upgraded the rears to the Z36 kit as well, but stayed with the GMT800 flavor, as those are better from the factory, than the GMT900’s. (Apologies, you’ve probably already covered that in another thread, but I get mixed up in my old age)..

Which brake hoses do you use when you do the upgrade? Do you stick with the GMT800 hoses or use the GMT900 hoses? They're two different part numbers on Rockauto.

 

[Sam Harris]

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Which brake hoses do you use when you do the upgrade? Do you stick with the GMT800 hoses or use the GMT900 hoses? They're two different part numbers on Rockauto.

I used a kit from Goodridge (14175). These are for the GMT800. This particular kit has the 5 stainless lines, as I do not have Stabilitrak, which needs 6 lines. Additionally, this kit has a known problem where the center “tee” for the rear lines does not allow the lines to seat deeply enough into the tee, causing a leak. They are aware of the issue, and the newer kits seem to have a provision to correct this problem. Just be aware if you decide to use it, and perhaps give them a call, to ensure you have what’s needed to make it work without any leaks. I wasn’t aware of the issue, so had a custom tee made by a specialty shop. Works great but cost me another $40 or so IIRC.

Whatever lines you go with, just use the GMT800 parts, as they’ll attach right up to the GMT900 calipers.

 

[Jeff53]

I used a kit from Goodridge (14175). These are for the GMT800. This particular kit has the 5 stainless lines, as I do not have Stabilitrak, which needs 6 lines. Additionally, this kit has a known problem where the center “tee” for the rear lines does not allow the lines to seat deeply enough into the tee, causing a leak. They are aware of the issue, and the newer kits seem to have a provision to correct this problem. Just be aware if you decide to use it, and perhaps give them a call, to ensure you have what’s needed to make it work without any leaks. I wasn’t aware of the issue, so had a custom tee made by a specialty shop. Works great but cost me another $40 or so IIRC.

Whatever lines you go with, just use the GMT800 parts, as they’ll attach right up to the GMT900 calipers.

Thanks, Sam. I figured that was the answer but thought I'd ask someone who's done it already to be certain.

 

[Jeff53]

Not bad at all! Happy you found some.

Well, when I got them home and looked them over better, there were a few nicks and chips on them and one larger area, about an inch wide with the paint chipped. I went to my local autobody supply yesterday and had them mix me up some WA9967 Sparkle Silver Metallic to touch them up. Much cheaper than what they wanted online for touchup paint. $12 for 2 oz locally. But, all-in-all, not a bad deal for 500. The tires are Firestone Destination from 2019 and about 6/32 tread, so close to 1/2 worn. Again, not bad for the price. He even had the lug nuts for them. I was sorry to see that GM is still using the craptastic 2 piece lug nuts. Two of the caps were split. Fortunately, I have some spares. I may eventually swap them all out for solid ones. I plan on cleaning them up tomorrow and getting them installed. I'll post some before and after pictures afterwards.

 

[Jeff53]

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[Sam Harris]

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Looks great man! Big improvement! How’s she ride?