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Old 10-12-2015, 09:34 PM   #26
Andy4639
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I have personal experience with the McGaughys big brake kit and honestly I'd suggest Wilwood if you decide to do it.

The McGaughys kit is just Corvette C4 rotors redrilled and Silverado calipers. The brake pad vs contact surface on the rotor is a bit awkward too. There is about 3/4 " on the lower part ( near the hat ) that the brake pad doesn't even touch.

It installed fairly easily .. but I just wasn't that impressed with it. I did all 4 wheels at the same time vs. 4 wheel drum so as far as overall difference my opinion is a bit one sided ( huge difference over drums ) but take a look at Wilwood or Baer before you decide.

Big brakes and the right big brake kit ? I say yes there's a difference over stock. Would I do McGaughys again? Probably not.
Thanks, this is the kind of info I like to see.
Come on guy's there has to be more of you that have swapped out your brakes!
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