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Old 08-20-2010, 06:23 PM   #1
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What brake setup for larger tires?

I plan to run 37" or bigger tires on my 71 GMC. What kind of a brake setup should I go with so I still have good braking power? Also the brake booster is not working right now. Is there an upgraded one I can go with?
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:45 PM   #2
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Re: What brake setup for larger tires?

You can go with a Hydro Boost upgrade. Make sure you have disc in the front. As for the back it back and forth on disc vs. drum in the back. I say disc.
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Old 08-20-2010, 06:56 PM   #3
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Re: What brake setup for larger tires?

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You can go with a Hydro Boost upgrade. Make sure you have disc in the front. As for the back it back and forth on disc vs. drum in the back. I say disc.
I have discs up front. What is hydro boost?
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Old 08-20-2010, 09:20 PM   #4
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Re: What brake setup for larger tires?

Read through this thread. If you go new it can be pricey, but I have seen it done for cheap.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372984
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