So every since I got back from over seas. I have noticed when ever braking hard the the steering wheels shakes really bad. I chalk this up to the way the wife as driving the truck while i was gone. So I'm looking into some new rotors and pads. Just wanted to see what all you guys have upgraded to. Not looking at doing BBK at the moment just upgrading the rotors and pads for now.
What are you guys running for brakes
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bigrhino
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Right now, oem rotors,Hawk brake pads.
992dr
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R1 Concepts are pretty popular for OE replacements. And at a reasonable price.
http://www.r1concepts.com/category/search/2007/Chevrolet/Tahoe/SubModel/parts/allbrand/Brake-Kits
http://www.r1concepts.com/category/search/2007/Chevrolet/Tahoe/SubModel/parts/allbrand/Brake-Kits
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If your wife brakes hard then maybe look at cross drilled and slotted rotors. I plan on using Duralast Gold Rotors from Autozone as they are a high carbon steel as opposed to normal and factory low carbon steel. They are also Z coated and resist rusting around the edge and hub areas (for you guys that don't like unsightly rusty rotors). I think he said 3 year warranty on these rotors, no questions asked. Also he said they don't machine them, they just replace with the same rotor.
As far as pads go I am going with the Duralast CMax HD Ceramic pads on the front and rear. They are made by the same company that supplies BMW, Mercedes, and Nascar. What I've seen and reviews they are great on dust, heat and longevity. I also like AZ's lifetime warranty, new pair when ever they wear out for any reason.
I looked at bendix, and other brands online and just don't care for them. Not that they aren't good, but I like the idea of walking in and getting a new pair in a few years without having to ship anything back.
As far as pads go I am going with the Duralast CMax HD Ceramic pads on the front and rear. They are made by the same company that supplies BMW, Mercedes, and Nascar. What I've seen and reviews they are great on dust, heat and longevity. I also like AZ's lifetime warranty, new pair when ever they wear out for any reason.
I looked at bendix, and other brands online and just don't care for them. Not that they aren't good, but I like the idea of walking in and getting a new pair in a few years without having to ship anything back.
Stay away from "budget" cross drilled rotors. They crack to damned easy when they get hot and are splashed with water.
Dimpled and slotted at most.
Slotted to save $
Get the new Black coated ones that don't rust.
Pads, use these..
Quoted from EBC website
"Greenstuff – 7000 Series – 4×4 / SUV Supreme Brake Pad
For a small price premium over the 6000 series, these pads are the ultimate SUV / 4×4 front end pad. They will stop faster and last longer with almost zero brake dust and are EBC’s premium offering for heavy 4x4s. These pads are guaranteed noise free. Average friction coefficient 0.45mm. Features and benefits include chamfers and slots, shimmed, and coated with EBC’s own Brake-In friction accelerator for fast bed-in."
Also, stay Away from Ceramic pads unless you do go with good quality crossdrilled and slotted rotors..
Pad and rotor combinations must be a matched set.
If you use ceramic pads and normal smooth rotors. your rotors will warp FAST.
Due to the pads not pulling heat from the rotor, so the rotor over heats easily.
Must keep the system matched.
Dimpled and slotted at most.
Slotted to save $
Get the new Black coated ones that don't rust.
Pads, use these..
Quoted from EBC website
"Greenstuff – 7000 Series – 4×4 / SUV Supreme Brake Pad
For a small price premium over the 6000 series, these pads are the ultimate SUV / 4×4 front end pad. They will stop faster and last longer with almost zero brake dust and are EBC’s premium offering for heavy 4x4s. These pads are guaranteed noise free. Average friction coefficient 0.45mm. Features and benefits include chamfers and slots, shimmed, and coated with EBC’s own Brake-In friction accelerator for fast bed-in."
Also, stay Away from Ceramic pads unless you do go with good quality crossdrilled and slotted rotors..
Pad and rotor combinations must be a matched set.
If you use ceramic pads and normal smooth rotors. your rotors will warp FAST.
Due to the pads not pulling heat from the rotor, so the rotor over heats easily.
Must keep the system matched.
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My rotors are cross drilled, no issues.
Your also running wilwood, not a budget rotor.. Huge difference in materials and heat treating.
Not to mention, I bet the cross drilled holes on your rotors are chamfered, where as budget rotors are not.
That alone reduces the chance of cracking significantly.
Not to mention, I bet the cross drilled holes on your rotors are chamfered, where as budget rotors are not.
That alone reduces the chance of cracking significantly.
Gotcha. I thought you were just making an overarching statement, I was gonna say, "no way!".
Yes, I agree with you, if working on a budget, stay away from bells and whistles. My brother has gone through quite a few "performance" rotors on his TBSS, in just under 2 years.
Yes, I agree with you, if working on a budget, stay away from bells and whistles. My brother has gone through quite a few "performance" rotors on his TBSS, in just under 2 years.
TowGMC
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Stoptech (now Centric) Powerslot slotted, cryo frozen rotors, Centric Fleet pads.
Rotors have been on the Denali for 50,000 miles with zero issue, front pads lasted 40,000 miles, rears 30,000. Love the way the setup works when doing a panic stop from 75, but even more importantly how well the work pulling my 7,000 lb trailer through mountains. The fact that the pads lasted as long as they did, and the rotors are still fine, considering how much weigh I've towed for several years, is probably a worst case scenario. When I need to replace any of the pieces, I'll go back to the same.
Rotors have been on the Denali for 50,000 miles with zero issue, front pads lasted 40,000 miles, rears 30,000. Love the way the setup works when doing a panic stop from 75, but even more importantly how well the work pulling my 7,000 lb trailer through mountains. The fact that the pads lasted as long as they did, and the rotors are still fine, considering how much weigh I've towed for several years, is probably a worst case scenario. When I need to replace any of the pieces, I'll go back to the same.
