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low 84 · 11-30-2002, 03:17 AM

does any one make like break upgrade kits for these trucks, like mabey two piston calipers that will bolt right up to our spindles and cross drilled rotors. i seem to remember dave talking about getting some cross drilled rotors. i need to do my breaks bad, but i want to put some cool stuff on the front. i'm just gonna redo the drums with new wheel cylinders, shoes, spring kit, just a basic rebuild on the back.

BaggedC10 · 11-30-2002, 03:28 AM

Try www.StainlessSteelBrakes.com for excellent rotors and more. CKTA and others on FSC say they are awesome. Cross-drilled rotors are known to warp easily. Slotted rotors are the way to go!

Kopper · 11-30-2002, 03:59 PM

I think the drilled rotor's are prone to cracking around the drilled holes if you get them really hot.

Performance Suspension Components sells brake kits and I believe that they are SSBC kits. They are a little cheaper than purchasing directly from SSBC and they offer free freight.
http://www.performancesuspension.com/TruckBrakesGM.htm

SSBC Chevy kit.
http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/...ize%20Truck%20(2WD)&year=1981

The other thing to consider is do you really need the slotted rotors or could you spend the extra cash somewhere else. If you have visible rotors (open wheels) then the slotted look cool and it would be worth having them plated to maintain the look. If you do a lot of hard braking then they may also be worth the extra cash. If you have all kinds of cash then look at Wildwood brakes.

If the above does not apply then for about 1/3 of the cost you can install premium Raybestos parts. I've used the PGPlus rotors and was quite pleased with them. They also sell loaded calipers, they are complete with pads and hardware.

Ken

low 84 · 11-30-2002, 08:43 PM

thanks for the link. i think i might just get there slotted rotors and rebuild my calipers. there 4 piston colipers are tight, but they are to big for 15 inch wheels

Tom · 11-30-2002, 08:59 PM

Cross drilled rotors do crack around the holes after long term use. Slotted are the way to go. I added some powerslot rotors to the front of my 99 accord v6. It had a habbit of warping rotors since the brakes were under-sized [IMO] Since I put the slotted rotors on, no problems.

Kopper · 12-01-2002, 12:45 PM

Just a suggestion but I personally wouldn't rebuild my own calipers. The rebuilts are dirt cheap, considering they are sandblasted, honed, new seals, new bleeder screw, and new pistons if necessary. If you want wipe them off with a little solvent and give them a coat of paint, header paint works well.

I can get the Loaded Raybestos Calipers in Canada for about $60.00 Canadian (about $36.00 US). They include, rebuilt calipers, premium pads, and mounting hardware. Just something to consider.

Ken

11-30-2002, 03:17 AM	#1
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	aftermarket brake stuff (calipers, rotors) does any one make like break upgrade kits for these trucks, like mabey two piston calipers that will bolt right up to our spindles and cross drilled rotors. i seem to remember dave talking about getting some cross drilled rotors. i need to do my breaks bad, but i want to put some cool stuff on the front. i'm just gonna redo the drums with new wheel cylinders, shoes, spring kit, just a basic rebuild on the back. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

11-30-2002, 03:28 AM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Try www.StainlessSteelBrakes.com for excellent rotors and more. CKTA and others on FSC say they are awesome. Cross-drilled rotors are known to warp easily. Slotted rotors are the way to go! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

11-30-2002, 03:59 PM	#3
Kopper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 138	I think the drilled rotor's are prone to cracking around the drilled holes if you get them really hot. Performance Suspension Components sells brake kits and I believe that they are SSBC kits. They are a little cheaper than purchasing directly from SSBC and they offer free freight. http://www.performancesuspension.com/TruckBrakesGM.htm SSBC Chevy kit. http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/...ize%20Truck%20(2WD)&year=1981 The other thing to consider is do you really need the slotted rotors or could you spend the extra cash somewhere else. If you have visible rotors (open wheels) then the slotted look cool and it would be worth having them plated to maintain the look. If you do a lot of hard braking then they may also be worth the extra cash. If you have all kinds of cash then look at Wildwood brakes. If the above does not apply then for about 1/3 of the cost you can install premium Raybestos parts. I've used the PGPlus rotors and was quite pleased with them. They also sell loaded calipers, they are complete with pads and hardware. Ken Last edited by Kopper; 11-30-2002 at 04:14 PM.

11-30-2002, 08:43 PM	#4
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	thanks for the link. i think i might just get there slotted rotors and rebuild my calipers. there 4 piston colipers are tight, but they are to big for 15 inch wheels __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

11-30-2002, 08:59 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,731	Cross drilled rotors do crack around the holes after long term use. Slotted are the way to go. I added some powerslot rotors to the front of my 99 accord v6. It had a habbit of warping rotors since the brakes were under-sized [IMO] Since I put the slotted rotors on, no problems. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-01-2002, 12:45 PM	#6
Kopper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 138	Just a suggestion but I personally wouldn't rebuild my own calipers. The rebuilts are dirt cheap, considering they are sandblasted, honed, new seals, new bleeder screw, and new pistons if necessary. If you want wipe them off with a little solvent and give them a coat of paint, header paint works well. I can get the Loaded Raybestos Calipers in Canada for about $60.00 Canadian (about $36.00 US). They include, rebuilt calipers, premium pads, and mounting hardware. Just something to consider. Ken Last edited by Kopper; 12-01-2002 at 01:03 PM.



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