Brake Upgrade

SteveCZ · November 9, 2005

GM-Tech...

Just got back from the dealership, had the ABS Sensor recall done.

Mechanic sez I need new front brakes and rotors and a new driver side wheel hub.

I'm pretty mechanically inclined, so doing brakes is actually somewhat fun (when you sit at a desk all week, getting your hands dirty is fun).

I have the Haynes manual for the wheel hub, and as long as things "cooperate" I should be fine.

My one question is, I priced out some Bendix Rotors, and Raybestos ceramic pads (I made the mistake of getting semi metallic the first time, never again), and if I price out all four rotors and pads, it comes out to be around 500 or so bucks.

Now, here's the question, I've been tossing around the idea of getting the 4 wheel kit from SSBC (they are sold by TByrne Motorsports), and they go for 380. Have you ever heard anything good or bad about them? I want something that I can trust to last me for 50 or 60 thousand miles, and so far, the stock rotors have....

Am I better off going with the stuff from NAPA or will I notice a big difference with these SSBC units?

EDIT Also, do you happen to know if I have a single or dual piston caliper on the rear discs? Makes a difference on the part number

Truck Info: 1999 1500 Silverado, 4WD 5.3l

Thanks

SteveCZ