So are PPV and SSV brake components the same

[opfor2]

So, I was wondering if the brake components for a PPV and SSV the same?

 

[mikez71]

I have not looked it up, but I would guess that the PPV has the special calipers for high speed braking, as it has the smaller higher speed tires. I would not expect the SSV to have them.

 

[Sparksalot]

So, I was wondering if the brake components for a PPV and SSV the same?

Depends on the year, but on my 2011, I understand the only difference between my PPV and consumer Hoes was the pads.

 

[Marky Dissod]

There are seals internal to the caliper.
The seals in PPV calipers are usually made of materials capable of withstanding higher temperatures than mere civilian seals, as a precaution.

 

[iLikeEggs]

Standard calipers will fit but I ordered the police calipers from rock auto. I went with the vented rotors as well.

 

[Doubeleive]

high temperature seals and semi metallic pads. that is the only difference.
ppv pads last me maybe a year.
I upgraded to baer erradispeed rotors and ceramic pads, the ceramic pads make it almost 2 years usually
bought these calipers about 3 years ago they seem to be holding up fine so far

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[Sparksalot]

high temperature seals and semi metallic pads. that is the only difference.
ppv pads last me maybe a year.
I upgraded to baer erradispeed rotors and ceramic pads, the ceramic pads make it almost 2 years usually
bought these calipers about 3 years ago they seem to be holding up fine so far

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I’ve had thecopcar for 5 1/2 years now. Just over 40k miles. I haven’t had to touch the brakes since I got it.

 

[Doubeleive]

I’ve had thecopcar for 5 1/2 years now. Just over 40k miles. I haven’t had to touch the brakes since I got it.

shows how I drive by comparison, lol I probably drive mine harder than the cops do.....
only the Silverado brakes last a little longer I think they are approaching 4 years, not sure why must have something to do with the vehicle dynamics I do not drive it any less harder than I do the yukon, they both only show 9.5mpg sometimes less

 

[Sparksalot]

shows how I drive by comparison, lol I probably drive mine harder than the cops do.....
only the Silverado brakes last a little longer I think they are approaching 4 years, not sure why must have something to do with the vehicle dynamics I do not drive it any less harder than I do the yukon, they both only show 9.5mpg sometimes less

Interesting. I can’t imagine there’s any significant weight difference between them.

 

[RichardCranium]

I’ve had thecopcar for 5 1/2 years now. Just over 40k miles. I haven’t had to touch the brakes since I got it.

+1

I've put 73k miles on my PPV since I got it, haven't touched the fronts.....