I Need 07+ Vmax Rear Brakes

Jameson · January 2, 2009

When I finally get home Monday from this 14 month crap, i will finally be able start on my truck. One thing on my list is to swap the 10 bolt for a 14SF from a VMAX. I found an axle for a good price, bought the gears and install kit, and also have an ARB locker and compressor for it. The only thing im missing now are the brakes as it was a bare axle. Im currently looking for 07+ Calipers and Rotors from VMAX or Denali trucks. I was wondering if anyone here works for GM Parts or knows a good place to look. Some may say im nuts, but i know the 10 bolt wont hold up to the 37s. Thanks guys!

BuckFeverZ · January 2, 2009

Have you thought of aftermarket brakes?

Jameson · January 2, 2009

Have you thought of aftermarket brakes?

Yeah but I dont have $1K plus to to drop on brakes right now. Id love some Vette brakes or Baer but too pricey for me at this time.

hockeypro1411 · January 2, 2009

I would have just gone to a salvage yard and found a 1500HD or a 2500HD and taken the entire rear end. You get the 14 bolt, brakes, etc. Tons of head-on collision trucks there. Plus, they're a ton easier to find the V-MAX specific parts.

2000DV4.8 · January 2, 2009

Make sure to post up lots of pictures of your build, I'm looking forward to seeing it.

VMax2007 · January 3, 2009

Welcome back Jameson, and thanks for your service over there. I find your join date eerily coincidental.

What other mods are you planning? Are you gonna stick with the 4.8 or swap in a 6.0/6.2 with a 6 spd?

Spurshot · January 3, 2009

Sounds like you need axles, brake caliper brackets, parking brake and assorted parts as well. I hadn't thought about using the 1500HD rearend, but that's probably the easy route..

Ranger · January 3, 2009

I would have just gone to a salvage yard and found a 1500HD or a 2500HD and taken the entire rear end. You get the 14 bolt, brakes, etc. Tons of head-on collision trucks there. Plus, they're a ton easier to find the V-MAX specific parts.

Only problem is he would have to get another set of wheels too, and it'd be a nightmare for tire rotations...1500/2500HDs are 8 lugs. The 14 bolt he's talking about is a 6 lug...

As for brakes, just go to an autozone or advance auto, etc...They sell the calipers, discs, pads, everything for a lot less than 1,000. I think I was quoted 300 for a complete brake setup.

MarkD · January 3, 2009

Welcome back Jameson, and thanks for your service over there. I find your join date eerily coincidental.

What other mods are you planning? Are you gonna stick with the 4.8 or swap in a 6.0/6.2 with a 6 spd?

Your truck has a 4.8? Please forgive the uninformed.

hockeypro1411 · January 4, 2009

I would have just gone to a salvage yard and found a 1500HD or a 2500HD and taken the entire rear end. You get the 14 bolt, brakes, etc. Tons of head-on collision trucks there. Plus, they're a ton easier to find the V-MAX specific parts.

Only problem is he would have to get another set of wheels too, and it'd be a nightmare for tire rotations...1500/2500HDs are 8 lugs. The 14 bolt he's talking about is a 6 lug...

As for brakes, just go to an autozone or advance auto, etc...They sell the calipers, discs, pads, everything for a lot less than 1,000. I think I was quoted 300 for a complete brake setup.

Good thought. Dam, looks like now he has to do the front and rear axles

Ranger · January 4, 2009

He could get 8 lug front hubs but that'd be more trouble than it's worth as you would have to change quite a few front end components to make that work (mounts, half-shafts come to mind).

J-man67 · January 5, 2009

Good luck and welcome back man! You better post TONS of pics and then rip that baby off-road!!!

Jameson · January 19, 2009

My join date is the same day i bought the truck lol. I never noticed it though. The axle Im getting a 6 lugh 14 bolt SF from a VMAX, so I dont need 8 lug hubs. If I can get the brakes the rear end will be a piece of cake. Add the ARB Air Locker I have and 4.88 Yukons i have, i think the rear will be pretty stout..atleast compared to the 10bolt/G80 combo...lol. As far as the front, one day ill SAS it but not now. The 6.2/6L80E will come next...Yes I should have held out for the 2009 with the same combo but whatever. Im never ahead of the power curve.lol. BTW I started on the lift Sunday, got 3/4's of the way done too. I cant finish till Thursday though. Ill post pics when complete.

Spurshot · January 19, 2009

'Seems like buying a 3/4 ton would be easier and maybe cheaper in the long run.

J-man67 · January 19, 2009

'Seems like buying a 3/4 ton would be easier and maybe cheaper in the long run.

Tell me about it. Kinda wishing I went with my original plans of a 2500. They then changed to a 1500 Vmax, then to my current truck b/c I wasn't going to mod this one. Ahhh, life and its uncertainties...