GMT800 bolt on brake upgrade for 1500s?

By dplarson
October 29, 2012 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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dplarson

Posted October 29, 2012

Looking for a little more stopping power for my 6000+ pound '06 Suburban. Got me wondering if Escalades or any of the other 6 lug vehicles with the same bolt pattern have larger discs. Any ideas if there are simple bolt on disc / caliper upgrades for these vehicles without spending thousands on a new upgrade kit?

I have the stock 20" LTZ wheels so there is plenty of room in the wheels. The OEM discs look pretty small and goofy but I want to do this for better braking, not for looks. I tow a lot. Yes, brake controller, properly adjusted and all that but more stopping power is always welcome and I might be in there doing some other work soon anyway so maybe a good time to do brakes too.

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