99-07 NBS Sierra {Silverado, Yukon, Tahoe, Suburban) 4 piston brake upgrade on a budget!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @pspgamerserjio
    @pspgamerserjio 2 года назад +3

    Sweet I ordered the same brake lines been waiting for like a week and they haven't shipped yet but I'm glad I found these to see what other things to get

  • @blakeanthony2004
    @blakeanthony2004 3 года назад +7

    Man I thought the gmt900 on the 800 was a decent upgrade but this beats that shit like a caveman with a club starving and just found his dinner!! I was just looking at doing a better upgrade on my 02 z71 burb with 33's it's a bit heavy. Thanks for the video man I'm definitely ordering this right now!

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +2

      It really is a big upgrade. Braking improved drastically.

  • @REDRUMRx7
    @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +16

    If you guys have any questions about doing this upgrade please lmk, I’ll try my best to help.

    • @feliperuiz560
      @feliperuiz560 3 года назад +1

      Did you only use the washer on top bolt only or also the lower bolt?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +3

      @@feliperuiz560 it takes a washer on both caliper bolts.

    • @jackpasay8317
      @jackpasay8317 3 года назад

      do you have the part numbers still

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +3

      @@jackpasay8317 I don’t have the part numbers for the brake parts unfortunately because I bought them second hand, if you go on rock auto look for calipers, rotors and pads off a 2020 Silverado 1500.

    • @gerardoramos7868
      @gerardoramos7868 3 года назад +1

      What kind of brakes should I look for does any Brembo caliper fit?

  • @mingohernandez6475
    @mingohernandez6475 3 года назад +3

    I thought I had a sticking caliper on my tahoe ended up being a check valving hose. Learned that after 120 dollar caliper set for the front lol .

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      Yea mine may have been the hose, I’m not really sure because I changed both items at the same time.

  • @capman911
    @capman911 2 года назад +3

    I machined off the hump on my 4 pistons rotor and sanded down the whole caliper and painted it red also. I also ordered two white vinyl decals one for each side to put on the flat surface of the caliper that reads Harley Davidson. I then clear-coated the decal to keep it clean and from coming off.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад +1

      Nice, should look great 👍🏽

    • @eduardovallejo4761
      @eduardovallejo4761 2 года назад +2

      When you guys say you machine the caliper, do you actually have a machinist remove the hump or do you just take a grinder or flap disc to the caliper yourself? Just curious, I plan on doing this too.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад +1

      @@eduardovallejo4761 I had a machinist do it so that it’ll come out perfectly flat. A grinder will work you just won’t end up with as nice of a finish.

    • @capman911
      @capman911 2 года назад

      @@eduardovallejo4761 I have a milling machine and milled off the humps. Then sanded the whole caliper with a flap disc till it was smooth the painted it with caliper paint and then put my own white sticker on the flat surface. Some put Brimbo I put Harley Davidson on it then clear coated the whole caliper.

    • @Big.Man5150
      @Big.Man5150 Год назад

      @@eduardovallejo4761 If you don't have or want to machine them a grinder would be a quick fix but a better finish would a benchtop wheel/ belt sander and could make a smooth finish with fine grit for the finish...🤙

  • @alfredoibarra9825
    @alfredoibarra9825 Год назад +1

    I did the 07 to 14 brake front brake components swap on my 04 Escalade. Direct bolt on.

    • @JTLeyva
      @JTLeyva 7 месяцев назад

      07-14??

  • @PSBEadventures
    @PSBEadventures 3 года назад +10

    Appreciate this! Definitely gomna do this on my 04 crew!!! Sub to this man!

  • @joeethereal2968
    @joeethereal2968 3 года назад +10

    This will work for 2007-2014 NBS GMT900 chassis as well. #FactSet.

    • @giovannimattis6901
      @giovannimattis6901 3 года назад +1

      Will this work on obs trucks 88-98 ? Changing my proportioning valve because I replaced the drums with discs and I would like a budget friendly swap for the front

  • @mplvt
    @mplvt 3 года назад +4

    Here’s the part numbers for the calipers
    13536579
    13536580
    For pads and rotors I just bought those from rock auto. As of today one of the calipers is back ordered at least at summit.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for posting the part numbers. Couple guys have asked and I didn’t have the answer since I got all my stuff used.

    • @mplvt
      @mplvt 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 it’s all good I just ordered all the parts to do this as well hopefully this helps someone

    • @AJ_Creative
      @AJ_Creative 2 года назад

      curious what pads and rotors you ordered? also thanks for these part numbers

    • @orlandobennett9247
      @orlandobennett9247 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks boss 💪

  • @SelfPreservation7
    @SelfPreservation7 3 года назад +6

    Just earned a new sub bro. I love gmt800 content

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      Thanks man, appreciate that 💪🏼

    • @bkgeneral1
      @bkgeneral1 2 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 question could I get away with using a 13 inch rotor? Aot of websites say 2019 and 2020 silverados are compatible with 13 rotors so not sure why a 13 rotor wouldn't be able to work 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      @@bkgeneral1 You prolly could.

  • @erickmartinez4406
    @erickmartinez4406 10 месяцев назад +2

    Any issues now that time has passed? Also do you know if they clear 17 rims? Thanks 🙏

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  10 месяцев назад +1

      They’ll clear with some 17’s but not all. I no longer own this truck but the current owner hasn’t had any issues with the brakes afaik.

  • @ELmotoring
    @ELmotoring 25 дней назад +1

    Solid Video. Any chance you have the torque specs of 4 bolts assembling the caliper itself? I grinded mine down and powder coated them adding Chevy emblem + Performance decal. Waiting for rebuild parts to come in.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  25 дней назад

      @@ELmotoring thanks, sorry I do not have that torque spec.

  • @dirkdaddy2
    @dirkdaddy2 3 года назад +3

    Thanks, seen a few videos on this and mty 02 Avalanche totally needs better brakes. I am running 18 Suburban wheels look kinda similar to those, so I guess I'll order the spacers too, thanks for tip.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      No problem, glad to help. 👍🏼

    • @1ruckus1
      @1ruckus1 3 года назад +1

      @ Scott Philbrook did you do the upgrade?

    • @dirkdaddy2
      @dirkdaddy2 3 года назад +2

      @@1ruckus1 its been crazy getting the parts! Its been nearly 2 months & just got the last part a caliper Monday but I've been visiting folks and haven't installed or attempted to install yet!

  • @Alwayz_Angry
    @Alwayz_Angry Год назад +3

    dope vlog! want to do this as well would be sick if anyone knows the currrnt part numbers to pull this off on a 04 silverado 🙏🏽

  • @paulsalmon4771
    @paulsalmon4771 3 года назад +3

    Great video brother man

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      Thanks for the compliment. 💪🏼

  • @brianwilless1589
    @brianwilless1589 5 месяцев назад +2

    I watched a lot of these. Seems it does not increase stopping power but decreases chances of overheating and thus losing braking.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  4 месяца назад

      It was a very noticeable increase in stopping power going to this from the 99 brakes.

  • @artm5583
    @artm5583 Год назад +1

    Great video

  • @averagejohn7435
    @averagejohn7435 2 года назад +1

    Hell yea. I had no idea 👍

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад +1

      Very good upgrade for not a ton of money.

  • @jessed8046
    @jessed8046 2 года назад +4

    Lots of great info here. I have the exact same rims on my 04 Silverado. I do have rough country 3” lift spindles. Are your spindles OEM? That aside do you think if you had not machined the face of the caliper and just cut the small corners that it hit, the rims would clear without a spacer? Thanks!

  • @444MarlinSS
    @444MarlinSS 3 года назад +1

    Thanks

  • @jeremiahbright706
    @jeremiahbright706 Год назад +2

    Any idea if this will work on a 2011 escalade?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад

      Yea it should be the same.

  • @darlopbgc9872
    @darlopbgc9872 4 месяца назад +1

    🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc Год назад +1

    Got me a lowing kit bought 18 in wheels factory

  • @joesollaccio8283
    @joesollaccio8283 4 месяца назад +1

    What advice do you have to convert my ‘97 Tahoe to fit the larger rotor and 4 piston caliper on the front of my car?
    Thank you.
    Joe

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  4 месяца назад

      Hey Joe, unfortunately I have no experience with swapping these to the obs platform. If it were me I would first try to install nbs spindles. If the nbs spindles and hubs will work then these brakes will install just like in the video.

  • @donaldandmijung
    @donaldandmijung Год назад +1

    will this conversion work on a 2013 silverado 1500? I cannot keep good brakes on mine living in ATL. the traffic here murders them even with slotted and drilled. I'm changing brakes almost every year.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      Yes it should, installing them on your 2013 should be the same as what I did in this video.

  • @chinogodinez
    @chinogodinez Год назад +1

    Do you think the 1/4 inch wheel spacers clear the calipers without remove material on the caliper?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      It’s all gonna depend on the type of wheel you have. Some wheels will fit without even using the spacer.

  • @jordanhart2979
    @jordanhart2979 2 года назад +2

    I have these exact wheels on my 02 z71, you shaved the casting which looks awesome, but if I left them as is, and used the 6mm spacer, do you think I’d be okay clearing the casting? I have these in my bedroom ready to install lol

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад +2

      Yea I think it would fit as long as you use the spacers.

    • @jordanhart2979
      @jordanhart2979 2 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 awesome buddy thanks for the reply. Doing this swap to my wife’s 07 Tahoe tonight, but she’s running 22” trail boss replicas and I think her wheel design were meant for these brakes so I’m hoping no issues

  • @snuffysmiff
    @snuffysmiff Год назад +1

    I have the 5 split spoke wheels on my 2004 Z-71, will these fit without a lot of machining?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад

      With a wheel spacer you shouldn’t have to Machine anything.

  • @c.torino2479
    @c.torino2479 3 года назад +2

    So what exactly did the pads rotors and calipers come from? Then just get the hoses to match them? Got a 99 Tahoe gonna do a master cylinder upgrade soon this would be great to do at same time let me no thanks!!

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +2

      Mine came specifically from a 2021 GMC Yukon, any 2019+ 1500 truck has the same brakes though. You can get them off anything from a Silverado to an Escalade. The original 99 hoses will work fine.

  • @enzos9211
    @enzos9211 24 дня назад +1

    Who machined your calipers? Im in dade . Thanks in advance

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  15 дней назад

      @@enzos9211 one of the dudes from my job did it for me. Any machine shop with an overhead mill could do it pretty easily though.

    • @enzos9211
      @enzos9211 15 дней назад

      @REDRUMRx7 appreciate the reply currently on the stock calipers i have barely any clearance to the wheel. I'm running 26 inch 3 piece wheels my question is do these have the same amount of clearance after the shave as the stock ones?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  15 дней назад

      @@enzos9211 no they don’t. Even with machining them they still take up more space than the stock brakes do.

  • @xNawfy
    @xNawfy Год назад +2

    bro did u install the brake dust shield?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      I left the original ones. They had clearance and covered the majority of the rotor so I just left them.

  • @Happymendez
    @Happymendez Год назад +1

    What size wheels r those on ur truck?
    I have 18 inch wheels i hope they work on that size wheels.
    Thanks.

  • @kakmaster9094
    @kakmaster9094 3 года назад +2

    By any chance, do you know any chance whats the minimum diameter wheel able to run with these calipers?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      Some of those 2020 trucks come with steel 17” wheels so I assume some 17’s will work depending on the pad.

  • @Mikelspower
    @Mikelspower 3 года назад +1

    Good stuff bro... thanks!

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      No problem! Glad it helped you out.

  • @gmcguy
    @gmcguy Год назад

    Nice job!!

  • @jackweisenburger
    @jackweisenburger 3 месяца назад

    That brake hose kit doesn't fit my 07 suburban, my hardline has a larger diameter fitting

  • @danielortiz6271
    @danielortiz6271 9 месяцев назад

    what bolts did you use as the hardware to connect the break caliper ?

  • @Big-kon
    @Big-kon 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hey brother great video. I know it was posted 3 years ago but hopefully you’ll see this. I read thru every comment on this video and I didn’t see where anyone had asked but what caliper bracket bolts did you use? Did you just use the factory caliper bracket bolts that came on that truck originally for the new calipers or was a different bracket bolt needed?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  9 месяцев назад +1

      It’s been a while so my memory isn’t exactly clear on this but I’m pretty certain that I used the original caliper bolts.

    • @Big-kon
      @Big-kon 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 hey man I appreciate you getting back to me. I just finished installing factory take off 4 piston calipers, rotors, pads, and brake hoses off a 2024 Sierra Denali with 4 miles on the odometer this morning on my Yukon. What an amazing upgrade in braking power that is. So glad I did that swap since I’m on 40s and it takes quite a bit to get that big girl stopped lol

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@Big-kon yea those 4 piston brakes are a real nice upgrade. On my new truck which is a 2014 rcsb silverado I just recently installed the 6 piston brembo setup from an escalade V. The rotors are 16.2”. This truck stops crazy now.

  • @saxtronjamerson7930
    @saxtronjamerson7930 2 года назад +1

    Hello question did you use two washers for each sides or one washer? Because another guy use the same washers he use two for each sides

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      Hi. I used 1 washer for each. Truck has been riding around like that for over a year and everything has been great.

  • @orabates1823
    @orabates1823 Год назад +1

    Have you had any problems with the calipers being machined down?

  • @jewllake
    @jewllake 2 года назад +1

    I have a 2018 GMC sierra and a 2006 GMC yukon. I wonder if I can do this upgrade to the 2018 and then put the larger dual piston calipers on the 2006? Of course I'd need the 2007+ rotors and caliper brackets. I guess the real question is - are the 2018 calipers the same all the way back to 2007?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      I’ve never tried it but I do believe it’ll work.

  • @michaelhernandez1398
    @michaelhernandez1398 3 года назад +5

    Cool setup. I have an NNBS and did the NBS rear dual piston swap on it. Really easy to find and cheapish. Got mine at the junkyard. What rear brakes do you have?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      I have the original rear brakes still. I plan to change to the 1320wheels rear brake conversion so that I could fit a 15” drag wheel. At the moment I have a set of 16” wheels I use for racing but there aren’t a lot of tire options available in 16”.

    • @michaelhernandez1398
      @michaelhernandez1398 3 года назад +2

      @@REDRUMRx7 oh okay the dual pistons won’t work for you then lol I think it’s 17” min

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@michaelhernandez1398 yea I’ve looked into it before. It’d be a cool upgrade if it weren’t for the fact that I’d like the ability to fit a drag wheel.

  • @oddjuan6158
    @oddjuan6158 3 года назад +1

    Does the abs still work fine or on hard braking? Heard something about that happening but not sure

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      So far so good. I’ve been daily driving on this setup for right around a year now.

  • @bnmperformancefab
    @bnmperformancefab Год назад +1

    Are these wheels 18’s?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад

      Yes, Oem 18” wheels from a 2017 z71 silverado.

  • @julioalfaro4359
    @julioalfaro4359 Год назад +1

    Hey bud, do you know if the calipers will fit a 2500 HD

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад

      Can’t say for sure since I haven’t tried it but I don’t believe it would work.

  • @tasaman
    @tasaman 3 года назад +3

    Did you test if this plays well with ABS? I don't know thats why I'm asking. Looks like a killer good setup.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +5

      So far so good, I’ve put roughly 1500 miles on it so far and everything is fine with abs. It’s definitely an upgrade worth doing.

    • @mplvt
      @mplvt 3 года назад +2

      The guy that first posted this upgrade on Facebook has been using them for 10k no issues

  • @SEO122
    @SEO122 8 месяцев назад

    My stock 2000 Sierra Z71 16" wheels won't work with the rotor and caliper upgrade, right?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  8 месяцев назад

      I don’t believe it will. The only way it might work at all is if you have very large wheel spacers. I had to put small spacers even with my 18” z71 wheels.

  • @smalliebigs6784
    @smalliebigs6784 3 года назад +3

    How did you machine the ridge off the calipers? Or did you take it somewhere, if so how much was it?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      At my job we have a machine shop and we did it on an overhead mill.

    • @smalliebigs6784
      @smalliebigs6784 3 года назад +1

      REDRUM Rx7 do you think I could use a grinder and do the same thing?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      @@smalliebigs6784 yea for sure. A grinder and a flap disk would do the job pretty easily.

    • @smalliebigs6784
      @smalliebigs6784 3 года назад +1

      REDRUM Rx7 alright man thanks for the help I just managed to get some calipers off eBay and liked how they liked with out the ridge, new sub!!

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      @@smalliebigs6784 no problem man, glad to help. Thanks for the sub. 👍🏼

  • @KillaCamm
    @KillaCamm 2 года назад +1

    Do you think without gettin it machined it would have cleared with wheel spacers ?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад +1

      Yes. At least with these wheels. Every set of wheels is gonna be a little different

  • @2009adtommy
    @2009adtommy 2 года назад +1

    Are those 17 or 18 inch wheels? Thank you.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      These are 18” wheels.

  • @JoseContreras-mv5yz
    @JoseContreras-mv5yz 3 года назад +1

    Do you know the offest on the wheels? Im on 24x10s 30offset. I want to know if im going to have any issues

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      No I’m sorry I don’t know the offset. If you want to search it up, the wheels are off a 2017 z71

  • @mikesanchez2115
    @mikesanchez2115 3 года назад +2

    Nice video boss, what kind of paint did you use to paint the calipers ?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +2

      Thanks! I used duplicolor caliper paint that I got at advance auto parts.

  • @PakmanR3
    @PakmanR3 2 года назад +1

    Hey man, what about the rear brakes, did you upgrade those? If not why?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      I didn’t do anything to the rear because I wanted to be able to fit drag wheels.

  • @Chris-pz4mb
    @Chris-pz4mb Год назад +1

    Did you have any issues grinding that ridge off the calipers?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      Nope. Set it up on an overhead mill at work and knocked that ridge right off it.

  • @Treadondeez
    @Treadondeez Год назад +1

    Will those calipers and brake hoses work on an 05 avalanche 2wd?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      I haven’t personally tried that but based off my experience with the gmt800 platform I’d say it should all work just fine on your avalanche 1500 2wd.

    • @Treadondeez
      @Treadondeez Год назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 I appreciate the quick response man I pulled the trigger and ordered the calipers I’m confident it’ll work also what brake lines are you using?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      @@Treadondeez they’re some steel braided lines from russel, in the video I show the part number.

  • @JCM111
    @JCM111 6 месяцев назад

    What’s the part numbers or number for the stainless steel brake lines?

  • @pwrtow8
    @pwrtow8 3 года назад +1

    Are the calipers aluminum or steel? Would prefer to not have to paint them, but if they are steel- don't like the rust

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      The calipers are steel

    • @pwrtow8
      @pwrtow8 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 Thx

    • @pwrtow8
      @pwrtow8 3 года назад

      Hey man! Thanks for all the info! I bought them... But don't fit my wheels. Are those wheels have 17's?

  • @keepitthoro6768
    @keepitthoro6768 2 года назад

    How much did that front conversation run you for?(everything)...and was it direct bolt on? How about the caliper braket carrier?

    • @pspgamerserjio
      @pspgamerserjio 2 года назад

      Probably around $600 if you can find the calipers used

  • @opey5547
    @opey5547 6 месяцев назад

    How much would need to machined off the caliper to fit properly without spacer?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  6 месяцев назад

      It will vary depending on your wheels. Some wheels won’t require any modifications at all.

  • @panteraklan681
    @panteraklan681 Год назад +1

    What shop u take the calipers to get them grind bro?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад

      I did it at my job but any machine shop with an overhead mill could do it.

  • @101cubanjr
    @101cubanjr 3 года назад +1

    My truck is the z71 so I have 4wd so if I get the rotors for a 4wd would they fit also

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      I don’t know for sure but I would think so.

  • @SiempreTumbadoSprayedbyRo
    @SiempreTumbadoSprayedbyRo 6 месяцев назад

    Dope upgrade bro. Just subscribed! Do you have to change the brake line to connect to the new caliper or you just did it.

  • @fernandovalenzuela6293
    @fernandovalenzuela6293 2 года назад +1

    Very good video 👍👍What is the store name whre you find all that parts?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад +1

      I got the brake parts used on Facebook marketplace. The brake lines I got from Amazon and the spacers I got from advance auto parts

  • @BassShoter
    @BassShoter Год назад +1

    cool mod do you know if this would work on my 04 Cadillac escalade esv?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      Yea it should be the same process for your escalade.

    • @BassShoter
      @BassShoter Год назад

      @@REDRUMRx7 okay awesome i think it being a ESV it would improve the braking by a lot ehh?

  • @thatmdguy4557
    @thatmdguy4557 3 года назад +1

    What size are your stock wheels thinking about upgrading my 06 Yukon Denali but I’ve got the stock 17’s not 20’s

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      My wheels are 18”

    • @thatmdguy4557
      @thatmdguy4557 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 thank you for a speedy response and great video

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      @@thatmdguy4557 no problem. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏼

  • @raulherrera2435
    @raulherrera2435 3 года назад +3

    What did you do with the brake wear sensor? And did the dust shields work? Looking forward to installing mine

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      The 2020 dust shields did not work but the 99 ones did so I left them on. My 99 truck doesn’t use brake wear sensors so I didn’t have to worry about that. The 2020 pads have a slot to clip a brake wear sensor into though so I don’t think you’ll have an issue with that.

  • @kingsman3506
    @kingsman3506 Месяц назад +1

    Do I need to use the dust shield? Or can I use stock one

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Месяц назад

      @@kingsman3506 I used the stock one.

    • @kingsman3506
      @kingsman3506 Месяц назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 thanks for replying brotha

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Месяц назад

      @@kingsman3506 no problem man. Good luck with your project 👍🏽

  • @Oz.1000
    @Oz.1000 2 года назад

    If I go to the auto store for the 4 piston caliper replacement what vehicle should ask for? For this conversion

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      2019 + silverado 1500

  • @nathanwilson8376
    @nathanwilson8376 3 года назад +1

    Got a 02 avalanche i think it will work? Just wanted to know, if it just does away with the factory caliper bracket and just bolts where it was originally?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      It should definitely work and yes it does eliminate the original bracket and bolt in where the bracket went.

    • @nathanwilson8376
      @nathanwilson8376 3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for the answer and your video keep up the great work.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@nathanwilson8376 no problem. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏼

    • @ivanjimenez8868
      @ivanjimenez8868 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 is there a difference between the passenger and driver caliper? can I install on either side for the nbs? Or are they specifically for one side

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@ivanjimenez8868 just make sure the bleeder fitting is facing up.

  • @CalicoRiot
    @CalicoRiot 3 года назад

    Any idea if this would work on an 04 2500hd? I'm sure I'd need 8 lug rotors, but besides that?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      The 2500’s use larger brakes then the 1500’s so I’m not sure if the caliper mounting location would match up.

  • @judgement069
    @judgement069 2 года назад +1

    i need to know about the spring you added to the shock
    i have a huge system in my tahoe and its right at 7000lbs

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      I haven’t added any extra springs. The truck just has standard style suspension with a lowering kit.

    • @judgement069
      @judgement069 2 года назад

      @@REDRUMRx7 hmmm, must be apart of the lowering kit then, i dont see that coming stock on an 05 tahoe

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      @@judgement069 is yours 4x4? The 4x4 trucks have different front suspension. They use a torsion bar instead of a coil spring.

    • @judgement069
      @judgement069 2 года назад

      @@REDRUMRx7 no its rwd but i do have the torsion bar

  • @lavishlex
    @lavishlex Год назад

    So now If you have to buy brakes you have to ask for a 19+ GM brakes?

  • @hernan12789
    @hernan12789 2 года назад +1

    Are your rear brakes rotors or drums. Mine are drums not sure if that matters

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      This truck had the disk rear ended. All the 99-02 trucks were rear disk. It shouldn’t make a difference though.

    • @hernan12789
      @hernan12789 2 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 ok thank you I will try to change them as soon as I can

    • @74zepol27
      @74zepol27 Год назад

      Mine are drums too did you ever change them, if so did you do this same process

    • @hernan12789
      @hernan12789 Год назад +1

      @@74zepol27 I have not don’t done it yet I’m still waiting for parts I will get them on Friday. Hope to upgrade brakes next week I will let you know how it works

  • @philphish1643
    @philphish1643 3 года назад +1

    I’m running 17”x8.5 -10 on my gmt-800. Do you know the wheel specs on the 2020 17” Steelies they tuck these under?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      No Im sorry, I know they’re available with the 17” steelies but unfortunately I do not know the specs.

    • @philphish1643
      @philphish1643 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 My work truck has these brakes under the steelies, I might do an experiment tomorrow….you know, for science.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@philphish1643 I’m all for science lol. Does your work truck have the 7 spoke aluminum spare? I’m trying to verify if those fit over the front brakes. I know some trucks have them and some have steel spare.

    • @philphish1643
      @philphish1643 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 I’ll verify in the morning. It’s a 2021 1500 Chevy stripped down.

    • @philphish1643
      @philphish1643 3 года назад +2

      @@REDRUMRx7 my work truck has a full sized 17” steelie as the spare

  • @jhermaineharris2142
    @jhermaineharris2142 2 года назад

    I thought an 07 calipers and rotors and pads were just as good especially since there is no modding or anything extra that you have to do? Am I wrong? Nice video though.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      The 07 brakes are 2 piston and this is 4 piston. You get more stopping power with this setup.

  • @walkertexas6405
    @walkertexas6405 3 года назад +1

    Was that an 18" wheel? Been wanting to do this but read 20s are needed thanks in advanced

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      Yea these are 18” z71 wheels.

    • @walkertexas6405
      @walkertexas6405 3 года назад

      Probably need to shave the caliper down flat like you did too right ? Thanks for responding

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@walkertexas6405 i don’t think so. With that little 1/4” spacer alone it looks like there’s plenty of room, they do look a lot better machined flat thought

    • @MoneyManHolmes
      @MoneyManHolmes 3 года назад

      So will they clear all GM factory 20s? Or just certain designs? Texas Edition? SS? 07 Tahoe?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@MoneyManHolmes couldn’t tell you for sure. I’ve only tried them with these wheels in the vid.

  • @Theskenification
    @Theskenification 3 года назад +1

    I noticed it's a 1500 in the video, Can this be done with the 2500 hd's as well ?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      I honestly couldn’t tell you and don’t want to give you false information.

    • @Theskenification
      @Theskenification 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 appreciate the honesty man. Awesome video btw man

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@Theskenification thanks, glad you liked it 👍🏼

  • @user-kc2ul2rh8b
    @user-kc2ul2rh8b 3 года назад +1

    @RedRum Rx7
    Stock rims/offset and at least what, 17” rims?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      Probably some 17’s will fit depending on the design. My 18’s required a small spacer.

    • @user-kc2ul2rh8b
      @user-kc2ul2rh8b Год назад

      What’s your email I can contact you there for further info please!

  • @HOOK3RBEAR
    @HOOK3RBEAR 3 года назад +3

    Is there anything else that you had to do in order to get the calipers to work beyond machining the front of the caliper down and using the 1/2" washers to space the caliper out? How much did you end up machining off the front? Is your brake booster hydroboost or a vacuum boosted?
    Great video by the way!

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +3

      That’s all I did. On the front of the caliper I only machined enough to remove the hump, this is only required with certain wheels. My booster is a standard vacuum booster. Thanks for the compliment 👍🏼

    • @2009adtommy
      @2009adtommy 2 года назад +2

      Are those 18" wheels or 17"? Thank you.

  • @russellschroeder990
    @russellschroeder990 Год назад +1

    Can this be done on the 07-13 ???

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад

      I believe it works the same for that body style as well but I haven’t personally tried it.

  • @PeterHatch-mx7zc
    @PeterHatch-mx7zc Год назад

    Thks for the video

  • @chijiokepenny2100
    @chijiokepenny2100 Год назад

    Looking for part numbers as well

  • @fitment.9426
    @fitment.9426 3 года назад +1

    Can I do this on a 2002 chevy suburban 1500?

  • @jonathanhuerta2784
    @jonathanhuerta2784 2 года назад +1

    Do you got the part number for does calipers

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад

      Search through the comments and you’ll find them. It’s been posted a couple times.

  • @ChargedSS
    @ChargedSS 5 месяцев назад

    What about the rears?

  • @bashinnehall7090
    @bashinnehall7090 7 месяцев назад

    I still haven't seen powder coated calipers like these. I actually have a 2020 silverado.

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  7 месяцев назад

      Mine were painted but my friend has a set on his truck that are powdercoated in orange.

  • @acanfield87
    @acanfield87 3 года назад +9

    Those brakes are massive! Great job! I didn't catch whether your 2017 rims are 17" or 18"?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +3

      Thanks, my wheels are 18”.

    • @hugo3769
      @hugo3769 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 at least I have to run 19 or 20 to run those right?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      @@hugo3769 they fit with my 18’s using small spacer.

  • @chrisbrown-hc8nf
    @chrisbrown-hc8nf 3 года назад +1

    Could we get some part numbers for the brake callipers

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      If you dig through the comments, another viewer listed all the part numbers.

  • @Wildkat-1
    @Wildkat-1 2 года назад

    If you were towing a lot I could see going to that big heavy brake upgrade....if not you are slowing it down !

  • @imbruno1023
    @imbruno1023 8 месяцев назад

    Anyone know if calipers from a 2121 Escalade would work on a 2005 Suburban?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  8 месяцев назад

      Yes it would work fine. You’ll also want the 2021 rotors. Follow the instructions on this video.

  • @emeryfieldsjr1117
    @emeryfieldsjr1117 2 года назад +1

    WILL that setup fit my 2001 Tahoe

  • @colinblaylock992
    @colinblaylock992 Год назад +1

    do you know if this works for the 2500 as well

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      I don’t know for sure but I doubt it. The 2500 has 8 lug so the rotor definitely won’t work and the 2500 has different front calipers from the 1500 so idk if these would bolt onto the spindle the same.

    • @colinblaylock992
      @colinblaylock992 Год назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 yeah I was wondering if 2500 brakes from those years could work anyway

    • @colinblaylock992
      @colinblaylock992 Год назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 like 2019 2500 brakes on 2006 2500

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  Год назад +1

      @@colinblaylock992 oooh I got you. Man I wouldn’t be able to say, I’ve never tried it. I do own an nbs 2500 now though so maybe one day I’ll give it a shot.

    • @colinblaylock992
      @colinblaylock992 Год назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 good to go, if you have any luck let me know I did the common hydroboost swap from the 2011 and that helped braking a lot

  • @kreaselv4534
    @kreaselv4534 3 года назад +1

    Will this work with 14 inch rotors if I use these calipers?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      Which 14” rotors are you trying to use?

    • @kreaselv4534
      @kreaselv4534 3 года назад

      @@REDRUMRx7 they are Baer rotors

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@kreaselv4534 it might fit. Worth trying.

    • @323desi
      @323desi 2 года назад

      @@kreaselv4534 sis it work and have a link?

  • @masonmcnabb2429
    @masonmcnabb2429 7 месяцев назад

    What size rim necessary?

  • @erickmartinez4406
    @erickmartinez4406 2 года назад

    Hey boss will the 2021-2022 calipers and rotors work aswell?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  2 года назад +1

      Yea from 20+ they’re the same.

    • @erickmartinez4406
      @erickmartinez4406 2 года назад

      Awesome thanks just got mine… where’d you get the extra material shaved down?

  • @nickonickster1
    @nickonickster1 Год назад

    Let's see it

  • @chrisbrown-hc8nf
    @chrisbrown-hc8nf 3 года назад +1

    Would you have the part number for the brake callipers

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      Someone posted all the part numbers in the comments.

  • @ZackNakazora1
    @ZackNakazora1 3 года назад +1

    Dang these look good. have you fitted 17s with them on?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      No I haven’t, only these 18’s.

    • @ZackNakazora1
      @ZackNakazora1 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 aight bet thanks!

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +3

      @@ZackNakazora1 no problem man. They should be able to clear some 17’s. Will have to do with the offset of the wheel. The 2020 trucks are available with these brakes and 17” steelies so it’s definitely possible.

    • @jackbauer4186
      @jackbauer4186 Год назад +1

      ​@@ZackNakazora1most factory GM wheels are 24 offset, which means an 18 offset or lower would probably clear the caliper, even with a 17" wheel.

  • @MrNLC
    @MrNLC 3 года назад

    Is the brake line the same for both sides? I have this set up it works great 👍🏼

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      Yea the brake line is the same on both sides.

    • @abfuentes8914
      @abfuentes8914 2 года назад

      @REDRUMRX7 Brake line is specific for your truck or for caliper
      Doing same upgrade on 07 Yukon
      Wanna add SS brake line ..

  • @isaiasbarrios6308
    @isaiasbarrios6308 3 года назад +1

    Will this upgrade fit a 05 silverado SS Awd?

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад +1

      Yes sir. I do believe so.

    • @isaiasbarrios6308
      @isaiasbarrios6308 3 года назад +1

      @@REDRUMRx7 nice! Thank you so much. Great video btw!!

    • @REDRUMRx7
      @REDRUMRx7  3 года назад

      @@isaiasbarrios6308 no problem. Glad you liked it. 👍🏼