Need of an brake upgrade!
Apr 2, 2018 | 10:51 PM
#11
The brake systems on these trucks just inherently suck. Even with all the standard upgrades (05+ front, SUV rear, SS lines, hydroboost) the brakes never felt what I would have expected. Pedal never had a good linear feel. Just that typical mush.
My 02 tahoe is completely stock brakewise and is awful. Sometimes you just wonder if you'll ever stop. Really wonder how GM even let these out like this.
My 02 tahoe is completely stock brakewise and is awful. Sometimes you just wonder if you'll ever stop. Really wonder how GM even let these out like this.
Apr 3, 2018 | 11:56 PM
#13
Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Minnesota
Hey guys! With my 300k silverado these brakes work descent. They will stop me but in any kind of high speed heavy braking these brakes dont do much. Of course my brake system is 100% stock, honestly never thought i needed to upgrade them but with my mods(in sig) i need it. I already and Napas Adaptive 1 brake pads all the way around (4 wheel disc) and reactive 1 rotors in front. What are some cheap easy upgrades to get this back? I need a abs module rebuild, and i dont wanna do hydro boost and cut the firewall or anything. Maybe some 07 police tahoe brakes and dual piston calipers in rears? Was thinking doing stainless steel brake lines too. Any help you can!
May 4, 2018 | 08:20 PM
#14
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Launching!
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: BFE Arizona
Well the bad thing with thw Hydro boost swap is that i dont wanna put a hole in my firewall. Also i have a rack and pinion set up not a gear box set up so i would have to change mt whole front end to get the swap cause i havent seen a rack and pinion style have a hydro boost but i could be wrong. I am in the middle of getting mt abs module repaired yet again for the pump staying on. Then i will do a abs self bleed and see how the peddle feels. But i do plan on doing a set of 07 tahoe front calipers unless the 05+ gm trucks are the same but i heard those brakes bolt right up.
May 4, 2018 | 09:09 PM
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Launching!
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From: BFE Arizona
May 4, 2018 | 09:18 PM
#17
I believe all the writeups are on here if you search.
I had to put in a T fitting on the line and add a line to the back of the power steering pump. But I was able to do it without removing the pump.
I had to put in a T fitting on the line and add a line to the back of the power steering pump. But I was able to do it without removing the pump.
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