2014 Silverado 1500 Front Brakes

[HeySkippyDog]

My truck developed a shudder at highway speed braking, hinting at rotor warp. Since most of my driving is highway, it made sense. Long braking on off-ramps and all.

 

Replaced the front rotors and pads with AC Delco Professional series parts.

 

Here's where it gets interesting.

 

The pads I ordered from Amazon initially said they'd for the truck. After a double check with AC Delco, their webpage said they would not. But, a 2014/15 Tahoe or Suburban could use them.

 

I'll save the explanation of how I determined on paper that they'd work by cross-checking components. But they DO work, and have about 2 more square inches of pad material. The pad backings are identical and mated up fine.

 

This seems to stop my truck better than it ever has.

 

So if you are thinking of changing your brake pads, the AC Delco pads slated for the full size SUVs do work, and work quite well.

 

Pad P/N used: 17D1367CH

Pad number based on AC Delco: 17D1367ACH

[Motor City Rick]

It also comes down to brake material composition. 2 identical looking pads, ...but 2 different performance applications.

 

As for the shudder, did you ever "torque" the wheels with the proper pattern and at the right amount of torque??? Or did you every drive through a large amount of water when the rotors were hot??? Aftermarket / low carbon rotors warp more easily than factory originals. 99% of the time it's one of these factors.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

With all of the comments on here saying that the factory brakes on a K2 last over 100K miles I want to say that you didn't need new brakes. Also city driving does more to wear down brakes and puts more wear on everything than interstate and highway driving. Even with braking from speeds of around 70 mph.

 

You probably should have actually measured the rotors before buying all new rotors and pads. You most likely didn't need to buy all new pads and rotors. Like above, you could have just needed to re-torque the lugs in the right pattern. Even if the rotor or rotors were warped, you could have just had the rotors turned. Rotors shouldn't be warped so early, even with abusing the brakes.

 

Lastly, I guess you learned not to go off of what the ebay listing says will fit. If you're looking for a specific brand, look up the part number on their site first and then search on ebay for that part number. Never had a problem when doing this to order anything where I had the specific part number.

[HeySkippyDog]

Wheels were torqued with a torque wrench. Plenty of wet driving on hot brakes. Like I said, I drive a lot on the highway, and had a bad habit of riding the brake.

 

The new pads work better than the originals ever did. No noise or any functional problems. I think the next set will be the same "wrong" pad.

[HeySkippyDog]

Should I add I've got 96k?

 

I drive a lot.

[HeySkippyDog]

Seems a lot of you missed the point of this post.

 

Rotor: same from Tahoe/Sub to Silverado

Caliper: same

Bracket: same

 

Tahoe/Suburban pads = more pad material

 

No issue whatsoever and there's potential for longer use.

[nitro882]

FWIW i had to put brakes on both ends of mine at 50k. On the front the rotors were warped for sure. Massive braking shudder at almost any speed. I tow a lot and one of my trailers has no brakes so i'm not entirely shocked. Yes, the wheels were properly torqued and also balanced.... I'm actually happy with 50k since my old 06 went half of that on the front and the rotors were warped to the point i could no longer take it. On the rear the pads were smoked almost to the wear bars, i attribute that to the 6.2L wanting to spin the tires constantly and the TC working overtime to contain it. These were the shortest lived rear brakes i have ever had by a lot. My old 06 still had plenty left on the shoes in the rear when i gave it to my nephew, it has 10k on it now and they are still good( they are adjusted and working too).

 

I ended up replacing both ends with EBC parts. I went with the orange pads on the front and yellow rear. Rotors are the dimpled and slotted ones. With this setup the braking is massively improved over stock. I get a lot more bite and feel at the pedal and i can really tell the difference with a trailer in tow.

[dave07]

My brakes just started to shudder on the highway as well. I'm under my bumper to bumper warranty though. Interestingly, I was at the dealership a few months back getting my oil changed. I talked to this guy who also was getting his 2015 Silverado serviced. What was it in for? Brakes shuddering on the highway!

[2017_whitez71]

Seems a lot of you missed the point of this post.

 

Rotor: same from Tahoe/Sub to Silverado

Caliper: same

Bracket: same

 

Tahoe/Suburban pads = more pad material

 

No issue whatsoever and there's potential for longer use.

Does seem like some people want to tell you what they think you are doing wrong and miss the whole point of the post. Guess they think they know your truck and driving habits better than you do. Thanks for the advice about the pads and part numbers.

[tnchevy]

Also, just because the pads are thicker does not mean they are any better or worse they could just be made of a different material. The braking system for a tahoe is no different than for the half ton trucks, they are pretty much the same vehicle.

[newdude]

My truck developed a shudder at highway speed braking, hinting at rotor warp. Since most of my driving is highway, it made sense. Long braking on off-ramps and all.

 

Replaced the front rotors and pads with AC Delco Professional series parts.

 

Here's where it gets interesting.

 

The pads I ordered from Amazon initially said they'd for the truck. After a double check with AC Delco, their webpage said they would not. But, a 2014/15 Tahoe or Suburban could use them.

 

I'll save the explanation of how I determined on paper that they'd work by cross-checking components. But they DO work, and have about 2 more square inches of pad material. The pad backings are identical and mated up fine.

 

This seems to stop my truck better than it ever has.

 

So if you are thinking of changing your brake pads, the AC Delco pads slated for the full size SUVs do work, and work quite well.

 

Pad P/N used: 17D1367CH

Pad number based on AC Delco: 17D1367ACH

 

Seems a lot of you missed the point of this post.

 

Rotor: same from Tahoe/Sub to Silverado

Caliper: same

Bracket: same

 

Tahoe/Suburban pads = more pad material

 

No issue whatsoever and there's potential for longer use.

 

17D1367CH is the ACDelco Professional pad set for the 2009-2013 Silverado 1500 trucks, and 2009-2014 SUVs. 17D1367ACH is the # for 2014+2018 Silverado 1500 trucks. 2015+ SUVs run the old pads unless the truck was built with a specific RPO code, then it runs the newer pads.

 

Both will fit.

[Krusty]

Do you shutter guys ever use your ability to manually down shift aka compression braking? My 2007.5 Duramax 2500 had 90,000 miles original brakes still working like new. Loved to downshift that baby or let tow/haul do it for you. Do the same with the 1500 on steep grades or long braking.......... Heck the wife's 2010 MINI Cooper and 2015 Subaru Outback both have paddle shifters and I use them to grade brake all the time......

 

Another cause of shuttering or grabbing is coming to a full stop with overheated brakes and pad material depositing on your rotors (or drums). Had this happen to new drums on an older car when I must have driven with the parking brake on - thought it had to be the front discs - nope - had the new rear drums turned - fixed..........

 

[HeySkippyDog]

I have not tried engine braking.

 

I'll give it a whirl this afternoon.

[HeySkippyDog]

Also, just because the pads are thicker does not mean they are any better or worse they could just be made of a different material. The braking system for a tahoe is no different than for the half ton trucks, they are pretty much the same vehicle.

You misread. I said the pad material had more surface area. Not thickness.

[Eddie 70]

<p>My 14 has the same shudder coming off the interstate. I have been putting new brakes off till I get some extra play money saved up. Good to know information on pads and rotors. Thanks.</p>