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Old 05-12-2011, 06:22 PM
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Pewterflitedz, they are Powerslot.
Are those oversized or stock size? Can't really tell on this crappy computer.
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So wilwood stopped producing their Big Brake kit? WTF???
Old 05-13-2011, 08:47 AM
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does someone sell a ss line kit, or are you guys putting them together yourself? i think the SS kit and 05+ setup would work good for me.
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Main reason I never went with a big brake kit because I knew if I ever needed replacement parts they would most likely discontinue the line. I know StopTech just discontinued their 14" rotors not to long ago and may end their big brake kit as well.

TxSilv, StopTech makes my front SS lines.

Jiar, regular 13" rotors for the 05+ compared to my old 12" rotors from my 04'.
Old 05-13-2011, 10:33 AM
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Can anyone explain why front Z06 calipers vary by over $30, and why there is $143 processing and handling? That seem quite excessive...

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If you try and buy all four corners from gmpartsdirect the handling charge is 240
Old 05-13-2011, 11:44 AM
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just buy them off ebay man.
here is a set of new caiplers for 649 shipped:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-01...item1c1b32436f
Old 05-14-2011, 12:31 PM
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hey bgray, if you already had the money down with wilwood, just go ahead and transfer that over to AP Racing and you'll get yourself one serious set of stoppers.


Sucks that goodridge is apparantly having issues with production on their nbs 5-line SS braided kit too! I have one kit on my sierra, and went and ordered another kit for my silvy last thanksgiving and it's still backordered!?
I'll have to look into the stoptech kit options....
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Originally Posted by bgray
hi guys

little updated on story. ordered the full wilwood 14inch kit for my 99 rcsb, its been 5 months since wilwood has taken my money. they have since refunded my money and told me they are discontinuing the break kits for the nbs trucks do to lack of sales, which I understand cause no one has them.

so im faced with trying a different route, im thinking of possibly going with a modded oem option like larger truck brakes or hopefully z06 or equivelent brakes.

So my question is, is there anyone out there that makes brackets that will allow me to run z06 calipers and a larger rotor for my nbs? any info would be great. truck is a 99 nbs 2wd currently 4 wheel disc, upgraded rotors and pads thats it.
Did the dealer tell you that Wilwood isn't making that kit anymore? Or did Wilwood?

As far as I know, those kits are still available!
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theres a set off Wilwoods in the forsale section right now for a really good deal


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