What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Sam Harris]

Got the NNBS calipers and goodridge stainless lines installed. Also proactively replaced the heater hose tees. Now I don’t have to worry about that potentially leaving me stranded somewhere.

I’m glad I paid my shop to replace the stainless limes. But I’m also super disappointed. They were somehow unable to fit the middle line to the OEM fitting without leaks. He even cut and re-flared the line, but couldn’t manage to make it work. So I’m not pleased about that. Has anyone else had trouble with this..?
















And an oil change. Catch can contents after a 3k interval..

 

[Tonyrodz]

Got the NNBS calipers and goodridge stainless lines installed. Also proactively replaced the heater hose tees. Now I don’t have to worry about that potentially leaving me stranded somewhere.

I’m glad I paid my shop to replace the stainless limes. But I’m also super disappointed. They were somehow unable to fit the middle line to the OEM fitting without leaks. He even cut and re-flared the line, but couldn’t manage to make it work. So I’m not pleased about that. Has anyone else had trouble with this..?
















And an oil change. Catch can contents after a 3k interval..

Have you noticed a big difference in your breaking distance yet?

 

[Sam Harris]

Have you noticed a big difference in your breaking distance yet?

I wouldn’t call it a BIG difference. It’s definitely noticeable, but not dramatically different. Still worth it and helpful for sure.

ETA: I also haven’t really nailed them to test

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Got the NNBS calipers and goodridge stainless lines installed. Also proactively replaced the heater hose tees. Now I don’t have to worry about that potentially leaving me stranded somewhere.

I’m glad I paid my shop to replace the stainless limes. But I’m also super disappointed. They were somehow unable to fit the middle line to the OEM fitting without leaks. He even cut and re-flared the line, but couldn’t manage to make it work. So I’m not pleased about that. Has anyone else had trouble with this..?
















And an oil change. Catch can contents after a 3k interval..

I didn't do the center line(s), but yes, there have been threads of guys having trouble with the Goodridge fittings. There is a thread where they fixed it somehow. Something was too long, or something? I'll see if I can find it.

I wouldn’t call it a BIG difference. It’s definitely noticeable, but not dramatically different. Still worth it and helpful for sure.

ETA: I also haven’t really nailed them to test

Did you bed in the pads?

 

[Sam Harris]

I didn't do the center line(s), but yes, there have been threads of guys having trouble with the Goodridge fittings. There is a thread where they fixed it somehow. Something was too long, or something? I'll see if I can find it.



Did you bed in the pads?

Yes. Actually he did it for me. I was planning to do it myself, but did leave the procedure in the truck to make sure it was done correctly. TBH, the entire process was really disappointing to me. I lost a lot of faith in my long time mechanic, who I’ve known since middle school. He ended up keeping it overnight, since he was having so much trouble with that line. 4 damn Lyft rides back and forth to the shop.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Yes. Actually he did it for me. I was planning to do it myself, but did leave the procedure in the truck to make sure it was done correctly. TBH, the entire process was really disappointing to me. I lost a lot of faith in my long time mechanic, who I’ve known since middle school. He ended up keeping it overnight, since he was having so much trouble with that line. 4 damn Lyft rides back and forth to the shop.

Did he do something questionable, or just took more time?

 

[Woodblocker55]

2006 Yukon XL slt plus .. hd towing took out all rusty tranny lines they were nasty .

Makes me wonder how many tranny's took a dump because lines let go and covered catalytic converter with tranny fluid and started on fire. Ya that can happen pretty easy if you have time look at yours it's a big deal look at metal clamp right by front axle I couldnt see it till took lines down but almost rusted all theway thru right under that clamp it must hold salt and dirt in winter time .[emoji849]

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[Sam Harris]

Did he do something questionable, or just took more time?

Well it took a day and a half. Also he has a new guy working for him and I didn’t like the way he was working on it. I know I’m a particular mf’er but doing shit like setting all the tools and parts on my steps. I was waiting for him to tag a door panel with a tool when he grabbed it. (I do believe I have a new scratch..) Just unprofessional imho. That’s what the rolling carts are for. Kinda a sloppy mechanic from what I saw. I always prefer my friend work on it rather than his employees, but I’m not going to tell him how to run his shop. Now I’m feeling like I need to have a conversation with him about it but obviously it’s a touchy subject. I have no issue with his new help personally. He seems like a good guy. But I guess I’d hope for higher standards. Again, I’m particular and maybe I’m just overreacting.

 

[ks03]

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/goodridge-ss-brake-line-problems.20859/

Sounds like your long time mechanic isn’t so bad, he’s willing to try to put on whatever aftermarket parts you bring him. You probably wouldn’t of liked it better if he said no up front, and if the part is at fault, sometimes there’s only so much you can do

 

[ivin74]

I wouldn’t call it a BIG difference. It’s definitely noticeable, but not dramatically different. Still worth it and helpful for sure.

ETA: I also haven’t really nailed them to test

I noticed a day and night difference when I did the NNBS brake upgrade, it could also be that I have the hydro boost set it.