GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion 2006 & Older Trucks | General Discussion

Big Brake Swap - Brake Fluid

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 13, 2024 | 03:02 PM
  #1  
C.Kiger's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Default Big Brake Swap - Brake Fluid

Hello Everyone, working on a big brake swap on my truck, what brand brake fluid would y'all go with. Switching over to DOT 4 not sure brand even matters. Looking at Motul, Ate, Brembo, AmsOil
Not racing the truck just drive it hard.
Any Advice is appreciated.

2007 GMC Sierra Denali Classic -
Front: GM Performance 6 Piston Brembo Calipers
Rears: GM C7 Rear 4 Piston Calipers

Thanks!
Reply
Old Sep 13, 2024 | 07:40 PM
  #2  
shakenfake's Avatar
Shlumpt
5 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 4,442
Likes: 1,520
From: Shlumpt, TX
Default

I am running Johnsen in my duramax.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2024 | 03:11 PM
  #3  
Fullpower's Avatar
TECH Regular
10 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 484
Likes: 76
Default

More important than brake fluid BRAND:
Whatcha carry for a spare tire that fits over those BRAKES ?
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2024 | 11:41 PM
  #4  
SnakeOiler's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,440
Likes: 17
From: F'burg, VA
Default

That's why you should always buy 5 wheels, not 4
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2024 | 04:30 AM
  #5  
Drspencer's Avatar
TECH Regular
5 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 447
Likes: 80
From: Bradenton, FL
Default

Originally Posted by Fullpower
More important than brake fluid BRAND:
Whatcha carry for a spare tire that fits over those BRAKES ?
2021+ Silverado spare, it has triangles as spokes instead of circles. The area around the hub sticks out more than the 99-2020. I just bought a cheap aftermarket wheel to match so I never have to worry about it. Or, swap the rear tire to the front and use the spare on the back only.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
camochevy21
GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion
6
Apr 7, 2011 01:16 PM
silverado1ss89
GMT 900 Trucks General Discussion
1
Apr 6, 2011 06:13 PM
Blown02Sierra
GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion
1
Feb 10, 2007 12:21 AM
dry_kill
GMT 800 & Older GM General Discussion
19
Apr 12, 2006 03:14 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:38 AM.