Budget brake upgrade for 2000 Silverado. (05+ front, SUV rear)
03-07-2012, 10:27 PM
#31
Well I went junkyard shopping today. I had the intention of picking up front calipers/brackets from 05+ 1500 Silverado, rear calipers/brackets from 99-06 Tahoe and hydroboost lines from what ever I could find them in.
I ended up finding the hydroboost lines but didn't have the correctly sized tools to remove them so I ended up picking up just the low pressure return line.
They didn't have an 05+ Silverado so I couldn't get the front calipers. They did however have 2 2001 Tahoes. So I ended up getting the rear calipers. As a bonus I noticed the rear rotors looked brand new. So I picked them up. I took them to my local machinist to have them turned. They measured in at 1.80. Brand new is 1.81! Looks like this Tahoe had a recent brake job. I'm temped to even run the brake pads. LOL!
So I picked up rear rotors, calipers, brackets, brake pads, and one of the hydroboost lines for 80.00. Woot!
On my way back I noticed a 2002 2500 that was recently brought in. It was rear-ended. It has perfect leather interior that matches my trucks interior. I asked the guy how much it would cost for the seats and console. I was expecting it would be expensive. I've seen seats go for 400.00. He said 75.00 a seat and 50.00 for the console. I told him I'll be back tomorrow!
I ended up finding the hydroboost lines but didn't have the correctly sized tools to remove them so I ended up picking up just the low pressure return line.
They didn't have an 05+ Silverado so I couldn't get the front calipers. They did however have 2 2001 Tahoes. So I ended up getting the rear calipers. As a bonus I noticed the rear rotors looked brand new. So I picked them up. I took them to my local machinist to have them turned. They measured in at 1.80. Brand new is 1.81! Looks like this Tahoe had a recent brake job. I'm temped to even run the brake pads. LOL!
So I picked up rear rotors, calipers, brackets, brake pads, and one of the hydroboost lines for 80.00. Woot!
On my way back I noticed a 2002 2500 that was recently brought in. It was rear-ended. It has perfect leather interior that matches my trucks interior. I asked the guy how much it would cost for the seats and console. I was expecting it would be expensive. I've seen seats go for 400.00. He said 75.00 a seat and 50.00 for the console. I told him I'll be back tomorrow!
Last edited by iregret; 03-07-2012 at 11:39 PM.
03-08-2012, 09:50 AM
#33
Replacing the front brakes to 05'+ brakes will only help you out more but IMO i say you try the hydroboost swap first and see what that does for you.. I just did the hydroboost swap on my truck this past monday and the results are crazy.. It makes your pedal feel sooo firm and it takes hardly any pedal at all to bring me to a stop now.. I did the Stainless braided brake lines and that helps alittle but the hydroboost swap was worth it's weight in gold!!
03-10-2012, 12:13 AM
#34
I went to the wrecking yard today and grabbed a brake pedal for the hydroboost swap. Ended up costing me 10.00. I'm just going to order the high pressure lines from acdelco. They're kind of a pain to remove and I'd rather just pay for the new ones.
I tried to find used front calipers. My local yard didn't have one so I headed to the next town over. The new junkyard wouldn't let me walk the yard. The guy told me they don't sell used calipers because they can't warranty them. WTF?!?
So I guess I'll be ordering loaded calipers from autozone for the front. I still need to figure out the difference between regular rotors and severe duty rioters?
I tried to find used front calipers. My local yard didn't have one so I headed to the next town over. The new junkyard wouldn't let me walk the yard. The guy told me they don't sell used calipers because they can't warranty them. WTF?!?
So I guess I'll be ordering loaded calipers from autozone for the front. I still need to figure out the difference between regular rotors and severe duty rioters?
03-10-2012, 11:03 AM
#36
EDIT:
From what I've read, if you use hydroboost supply lines from a 2005 express van you'll be golden. Hope this helps.
Last edited by iregret; 03-10-2012 at 11:19 AM. Reason: Added more info.
03-10-2012, 10:29 PM
#37
So let's tally this sucker up!!
Rear calipers/rotors and one hydroboost line from junkyard. 80.00
Having the rotors turned. 32.00.
Rear brake pads. 25.80 eBay
Part number 301.08340
Front rotors from amazon. 61.74 each
Part number 120.66057
Remaining 2 hydroboost lines from amazon.
176-1375 37.68
36-365466 29.77
Hydroboost from Craigslist. 50.00
Russel braided lines from amazon. 133.39
Part number 672430
Hydroboost specific brake pedal from junkyard. 10.00
Part number 15906961
Front loaded calipers from autozone. 200.00
Part numbers RC11714 & RC11713
Brake fluid
722.12 + brake fluid
So that's everything. I'll have a completely new braking system with slightly larger rotors and dual piston calipers in the rear. All factory stuff from a dozen or so different places. LOL.
It only cost me 722.12. I guess that's not too terrible.
Rear calipers/rotors and one hydroboost line from junkyard. 80.00
Having the rotors turned. 32.00.
Rear brake pads. 25.80 eBay
Part number 301.08340
Front rotors from amazon. 61.74 each
Part number 120.66057
Remaining 2 hydroboost lines from amazon.
176-1375 37.68
36-365466 29.77
Hydroboost from Craigslist. 50.00
Russel braided lines from amazon. 133.39
Part number 672430
Hydroboost specific brake pedal from junkyard. 10.00
Part number 15906961
Front loaded calipers from autozone. 200.00
Part numbers RC11714 & RC11713
Brake fluid
722.12 + brake fluid
So that's everything. I'll have a completely new braking system with slightly larger rotors and dual piston calipers in the rear. All factory stuff from a dozen or so different places. LOL.
It only cost me 722.12. I guess that's not too terrible.
03-11-2012, 10:44 AM
#38
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I think you'll be happy with the results. I have the 12" front setup and 13" dual piston rear setup stock (01 C3), and recently swapped to hydroboost. It's got plenty of stopping power, but when my fronts are low, I'll be swapping them to the 05+ (drum rear) 13" front setup.
