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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Default Brake upgrade on 00 4wd sierra

ive done a search and found a lot of good info but i figured i would just get some more opions. i just got back from florida pulling about a 1800lbs in jetskis and trailer. i knew my brakes sucked but now after this trip i am going to do something about it. i got alot of light weight(under 2000 lbs) trailer hauling and 120 to 70 brakeing to do this summer and i dont want to worry about being able to stop.

here is what i am thinking for the front, hawk HPS pads with 5 peice goodridge ss brake lines. put all new dot 4 brake fluid in. and then just turn my stock rotors for now.

i haven't looked at my rears yet but i know the rotors and pads were replaced about 30k ago. i didn't do the work back then due to lack of knowledge.

im also thinking about upgrading to powerslot 14" rotors up front when i get wheels this summer. $380 doesn't seem that bad for the front does it?
http://www.truckperformance.com/prod...er_PRS29-8690/

then i was just thinking regular stock power slot rotors for the rear when they crap out on me.


what does everyone think. got any other susgestions?

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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Link doesnt work. Sounds like you are off to a good start. Everyone recommends that blue brake fluid.
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Link fixed, whats the name of the blue brake fluid?
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Did a quick search ATE Super Blue Racing is what it is called.
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I will be buying that brake upgrade soon since I already have 18s thats a damn good price what do you have to lose when Baer's upgrade is like a grand and does the exact same thing. New fluid that upgrade and stainless lines should make a HUGE difference. I will be doing the brakes sooner now. I had jsut been dreading spending all that money on teh Baer kit.
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