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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Default '05 brakes w/ 16" wheels?

been looking at upgrading the brakes on the front of my '02 z-71, to the stock brakes from an '05-up truck, but still retaining the factory 16" wheels.


will a 16" wheel clear the caliper on an '05-up brake setup?
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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nope, at least i dont see how its possible, even if you did some serious grinding.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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16 inch wheels will not fit, you'll need 17's.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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What are the diameters of the front rotors on the 05+ trucks and earlier trucks? Are the rear rotors and calipers the same?
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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05+ have drums in the rear.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 95 bright teal
05+ have drums in the rear.
Will 16's clear the rear of an 05+ truck since they are drum?
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by midnight_bowtie
Will 16's clear the rear of an 05+ truck since they are drum?
yes, 15" rims will clear the drums, and 17" on the front discs.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BMEP123
What are the diameters of the front rotors on the 05+ trucks and earlier trucks? Are the rear rotors and calipers the same?
2005 13" rotors - 25lbs
2003 12" rotors - 19lbs

Calipers are different.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Dezert1500
2005 13" rotors - 25lbs
2003 12" rotors - 19lbs

Calipers are different.
then can someone clairify to me how "casper" can fit 15s up front?
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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offset and backspacing, i dont think those rims go over the caliper.
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