I have a 2003 Yukon 4x4 5.3 and wanting to up grade brakes but my wheels are 16 inch factory. Do i need to up size wheels for larger brakes? I know there is a few venders on here so feel free to send me prices/comments are always welcomed. thanks in advance
Upgrade Brake kit Question.......
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01subCT
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pretty sure you do,at least 17 inch wheels.depends what brake kit also
WoldD90
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Are you doing this for the look of the truck, or for performance? I have thought about it too, but my brakes work fine, even towing heavy loads. I can't understand putting 5K in a new brake system. I probably will consider drilled and slotted rotors, when I change them.
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As far as a little better braking some people do go with 07+ calipers up front and its a good upgrade. I might do it but dont want to upgrade again down the line. And yeah more then likely you will need 17"+wheels
I need to figure out how I am going to stop my denali once it has its h/c/i bottle setup lol. I dont wanna drop 5k, hopefully can do something used for 2-3. Thats somewhat justifiable. Possibly even make some c6z0 calipers work.
-Gary
I need to figure out how I am going to stop my denali once it has its h/c/i bottle setup lol. I dont wanna drop 5k, hopefully can do something used for 2-3. Thats somewhat justifiable. Possibly even make some c6z0 calipers work.
-Gary
Im running a 4-piston set-up with slotted 14" rotors up front that I installed a few yrs ago. HUGE difference. With the stock brakes and 24s, it wouldn't grab hard enough to lock up and engage the ABS. Since the upgrade, I can brake hard enough to activate the ABS and it's definitely noticeable how much quicker it comes to a halt. I've noticed brake fade is much less now. Definitely noticed that when I was in the mountains in New Mexico a couple months ago.
Most aftermarket big brake kits for our trucks are going to require 17" or larger wheels.
Most aftermarket big brake kits for our trucks are going to require 17" or larger wheels.
Danzigman
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Is the Vette Z06 upgrade pricey? What is involved? Just calipers and mounts?
I found set of Caddy 17 inch wheels here in St louis for 350 and was just thinking of slotted and cross drilled rotors with hawk pads. Cant afford 5k with a family at christmas time and its a dd.
What size tire keeps the speedo close? Is the a recailabration needed?
What size tire keeps the speedo close? Is the a recailabration needed?
SC88
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2007 + GM SUV calipers & brackets, pads and rotors will help increase braking performance without breaking the bank. All parts are shelf parts and direct bolt on.
2008 Suburban slotted / cross drilled Front rotor vs Stock 2004 Suburban Front rotor
2008 Suburban slotted / cross drilled Front rotor vs Stock 2004 Suburban Front rotor
2007 + GM SUV calipers & brackets, pads and rotors will help increase braking performance without breaking the bank. All parts are shelf parts and direct bolt on.
2008 Suburban slotted / cross drilled Front rotor vs Stock 2004 Suburban Front rotor
Would that work with stock 16 rims? and what was your told cost?
tx tahoe z71
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No, the 05+ 13" brake rotor and caliper upgrade requires 17" wheels. I picked up calipers and brackets from my local pick-a-part for $50. I would recommend new brake pads and rotors (you don't want to re-use old pads and rotors).
I am surprised that no one has mentioned hydroboost conversion. That made an enormous difference in mine. Way more than going to Powerslot stock-sized rotors. I did the 05+ caliper swap with 13" Powerslot rotors and Hawk HPS pads at the same time.
My advice: Do hydroboost first. Cheap and relatively easy. I got the parts for mine for $80 at a pick-a-part. Takes an afternoon. If that doesn't get you where you need to be, then go bigger brakes, but I guarantee that you will wish you had done this sooner.
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Link to hydroboost swap information (these are the instructions I used): http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156800
Adjustable pedals are a bit more difficult and you need a pedal that came from an Escalade or some other vehicle that had adjustable pedals and hydroboost.
I am surprised that no one has mentioned hydroboost conversion. That made an enormous difference in mine. Way more than going to Powerslot stock-sized rotors. I did the 05+ caliper swap with 13" Powerslot rotors and Hawk HPS pads at the same time.
My advice: Do hydroboost first. Cheap and relatively easy. I got the parts for mine for $80 at a pick-a-part. Takes an afternoon. If that doesn't get you where you need to be, then go bigger brakes, but I guarantee that you will wish you had done this sooner.
---------- Post added at 04:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:28 PM ----------
Link to hydroboost swap information (these are the instructions I used): http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156800
Adjustable pedals are a bit more difficult and you need a pedal that came from an Escalade or some other vehicle that had adjustable pedals and hydroboost.
