@@StreetDieselSolution Yes that is a lot of unstrung weight, but my 6.2 has no problem with it. Those brakes came standard on the Tahoe PPV, which has less hp than the 6.2 IIRC.
The PPV brakes severely limit your wheel selection. These are NOT the GMPP kit as they have less material machined from the radius near the center. Only wheels that have an immediate offset from the hub will work. High country wheels are one example. In and around town, won't notice, but stopping from 80+mph or braking with a trailer or load is improved dramatically.
Both the original 22” wheels and the later model wheels I just put on clear those brakes without any issues. The spare might be a problem but I will deal with it later.
I am planning on the same for mine. I traded the original 22s towards the new 22s. If I can fit a 22 where the spare is, I would get a fifth one of the new style I got, otherwise I’ll have to find something else.@@gzoman5
For the price, there is no reason to go to anything smaller IMHO. The only catch is to make sure your wheels clear. Mine did. There is no comparison between this and the stock brakes. You know the truck will stop, and will stop very quickly. I now wish the rears are ready for change, so I can do the C7 4-piston rear upgrade.😁
@@littlemissgracing6515 COULD use 03-06 2wd only SUV brakes. Uses a 1.25" thick rotor and 2 piston caliper. Bigger is the Baer Eradispeed bracket and 14" rotor.
@@littlemissgracing6515 Im finally getting time to install mine. I have a 06 sierra and everything bolts right up except the brake hose. Its too short. Did you use your factory hose? or one for the 21 tahoe?
The factory hoses just reached on mine so I reused them. I still don't like it, and am for the lookout for slightly longer ones, probably 2" longer would be ideal.@@zachrod1172
@@zachrod1172 tinyurl.com/2p97ysxu according to Rockauto the GM factory hose length for my 07 is just over 21", so you need something at least that long. If you find a 23" long hose, you'd be golden.
No I didn’t. The clearance was very tight though between the caliper and rim (less than 1/8” iirc). It’s my opinion that each truck is going to be slightly different when trying to center the caliper over the disc, so test fit to make sure
Thanks. The braking is phenomenal. My only complaint is the brake pads produce too much dust, so I have to clean the wheels regularly. I am looking for different pads that don’t produce as much dust.
The pedal feels firm like it should. No mushiness or excess travel before it does anything. Makes the truck stop NOW. From what I read, the existing master cylinder does not need to be changed out. I have not noticed any issues with it.
www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/installing-2021-ppv-style-6-piston-brembo-front-brakes-on-a-2007-yukon-denali.139670/ Post #3 is where I got the parts list. www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2021-tahoe-ppv-massive-oem-brakes-16.123236/page-16 Post #151 lists the same banjo bolt and crush washers.
Hi great video, very detailed. I am installing this kit on the previous generation tahoe 2007-2020. The only thing I couldn't find is the fender washer to space out the caliper. What size or part number did you use for this? Also what is the part number for the new bleeder screw that is necessary as you had mentioned it had a different thread pitch. Thanks for making this video!
I used a 9/16” ID washer, the thickness of a quarter. In my experience, there is no exact thickness as the GM knuckle castings are not perfect, and you will not get consistency. You are trying to center the calipers to the rotors, so yours might need a different thickness, or a couple of washers. As far as bleeder screws, those come with the calipers. It’s the banjo bolts that supply the calipers with brake fluid that are different from stock. The part numbers for the banjo bolts are listed in the description. Thanks
Yes. Even with Hawk pads I had on the stock setup, there is no comparison on how well this setup stops compared to stock. For me it was well worth the investment
@@broncoviejo78 I used all new parts from Rockauto.com. Finding wrecked/used 2021+ Tahoe PPVs in my area is very hard. You might luck out with the calipers from ebay or such. Thanks.
Yes it does. At least on 4WD models. I don’t know if the 2WD hubs are similar, so I can’t comment on that. You will need the later model 20” wheels at a minimum.
I believe they do but am not 100%. You need a minimum of 20” diameter wheels for the brakes to clear. I don’t recall what the wheels on the Trail Boss are.
Hello great video on your big upgrade on your brakes I would love to do this to my 2008 GMC CIA could you please send me the parts that you all use so that I can go to this I looked on rock auto and it's not for the 2008 and I heard on your video that is for 2024 12 thank you very much for your time
Sorry for the delay in responding. I was out of town. You need to search for 2021 and up Tahoe PPV calipers and rotors. Calipers are about 400 a piece, rotors vary based on the manufacturer, but make sure they are for PPV as they need to be the 16” rotors. Thanks
It's been several months now but I really need the video for the rear upgrade. If you aren't doing the video soon could you at least tell me what parts to get so I can do mine?
Sorry, family life takes precedence. This is the kit I was going to use. The page lists all the parts you need for the swap: ctsvbrakeswap.com/collections/gm-truck-suv-kits/products/gm-truck-suv-4-piston-c7-rear-big-brake-bracket-kit
@littlemissgracing6515 thank you do much. I need to upgrade at the brakes on my 2010 Tahoe. I'm an Uber driver and have been for 4 years. I've had brake problems for the last 3 years.
One other note on the rear upgrade. If you add up the costs of the parts to convert to the Corvette calipers, you’ll easily be in the $1000+ range, and still end up with factory sized rotors. Also, finding used base C7 Corvette calipers on EBay, and for reasonable price, has been a challenge. So my plan is to come up with an alternative setup with larger rotors. I am doing some research on it, and am hoping to find a solution this coming year. Stay tuned.
@@jlorozcojr I really apologize for this. I finally got my hands on a pair of C7Z06 rear calipers off eBay for $300, however I am having a hard time finding reasonably priced 14.5” rear rotors to work with these calipers. Wilwood makes 14.25” rear rotors for the Escalade, but they are just under $300 each. I am constantly looking and hoping I find something. Thanks
AFAIK, offset should not matter. It’s the dish of the spokes that could interfere or clear the calipers. If the spokes curve outward, they would clear the calipers, but if they curve inward, they might hit the calipers.
I checked Rockauto and I did not see any separate listings for knuckles, calipers or rotors between 2wd and 4wd models, so I would say yes, but I am not a GM truck expert. Thanks.
From what I read, it should. However you will need 20” wheels at a minimum to clear the calipers, preferably the later model ones that have concave dishes. Thanks
www.summitracing.com/parts/pwr-ar82209xpr/make/chevrolet/model/tahoe/submodel/ppv/year/2021 A bit pricey at $285 each, but the only one I found so far.
The washer is the step I’m still stuck on. Been searching for washers that will center the caliper to the rotor. Otherwise, everything else looks good. Ordered a bunch of different washers with different thicknesses, so I should be able to complete this soon enough.
@@jlorozcojr I am lucky I have an Ace Hardware within 10 minutes of the house. They have an entire aisle of every nut, bolt, washers and hardware anyone could ever need. I just go there and start looking.
@@littlemissgracing6515 that’s what I ended up doing yesterday, and I grabbed every washer I could find that was 14mm, 9/16, and 5/8. No combination achieved the centering. I measured it out, and one of the machinist at work said he can make me a spacer for each wheel. Glad I have that as an option.
@@jlorozcojr GM quality control at its best 😁. The gentleman who posted the original swap said it only needed one washer the thickness of a dime to center it. That's how I started and ended up with where I am. Looks like each truck is going to be slightly off.
I am not a GM truck expert, so I don’t know. If front end parts (knuckles, brakes, wheels,…) interchange between the two platforms, it is possible, but don’t take my uneducated word for it 😩
Unfortunately no, not that I am aware of. The rotor is 16" diameter and the caliper is not low profile enough to clear an 18" wheel. You need a 20" wheel at a minimum.
I have 2021 Silverado and I had the most amazing Cadillac wheels and tires to put on my truck. I went to put them on the front caliper was hitting the wheels. I hate Chevy now. Thought about going out and buying brand new 2007 ish brake calipers so I could put these wheels on but it just doesn’t fit into the budget right now Those Cadillac wheels and tires look good on my truck. I absolutely hate Chevy for doing that.
It’s a game of millimeters and GM quality imho. I lucked out that the 07 wheels cleared the calipers, by a fraction of an inch. I don’t have faith that it’s the same with all of them
Great video! I had no clue these calipers existed. Gonna have to give them a try. Thanks for the parts list.
Thanks. After about a month of driving, the only things I would change are the brake pads. They are producing too must brake dust.
I did this upgrade and the added weight of the rotors really slowed down my yukon denali.
Is your Denali 5.3 or 6.2? I haven't experienced it on mine. I also just changed the original spark plugs and wires, and that made a huge difference.
@@littlemissgracing6515 2018 6.2 yukon. the rotors are 15lbs heaier each. so 30lbs of rotational mass is a lot
@@StreetDieselSolution Yes that is a lot of unstrung weight, but my 6.2 has no problem with it. Those brakes came standard on the Tahoe PPV, which has less hp than the 6.2 IIRC.
@@StreetDieselSolution They’re made that heavy to withstand the heating from extreme braking temperatures.
@@imonaroll9502 oh i understand that.
Just did this mod to my 06 Yukon Denali, since my 11 Escalade ESV has a full Wilwood kit.
Does it fit 20s? I have the 2019 brakes now but this is a huge upgrade. I’m doing it
Awd?
Bro I been wanting to upgrade my brakes for a while now and thanks to you I can finally get it done thank you sir
Sweet. You’re going to love the difference
That caliper is massive!!
It is. The video doesn’t do it justice. It’s even more impressive in person 😁
The PPV brakes severely limit your wheel selection. These are NOT the GMPP kit as they have less material machined from the radius near the center. Only wheels that have an immediate offset from the hub will work. High country wheels are one example. In and around town, won't notice, but stopping from 80+mph or braking with a trailer or load is improved dramatically.
Both the original 22” wheels and the later model wheels I just put on clear those brakes without any issues. The spare might be a problem but I will deal with it later.
@@littlemissgracing6515 The spare will be a problem. I used a cheap factory repop 22" wheel as my spare.
I am planning on the same for mine. I traded the original 22s towards the new 22s. If I can fit a 22 where the spare is, I would get a fifth one of the new style I got, otherwise I’ll have to find something else.@@gzoman5
@@littlemissgracing6515 what later model wheel do you have? is it 22939271 style by chance?
Thanks for the post.....much appreciated.
Thanks
I was looking at the 4-piston upgrade from the trucks, but this is probably even better! Thanks for doing the test. How does it drive?
For the price, there is no reason to go to anything smaller IMHO. The only catch is to make sure your wheels clear. Mine did. There is no comparison between this and the stock brakes. You know the truck will stop, and will stop very quickly. I now wish the rears are ready for change, so I can do the C7 4-piston rear upgrade.😁
@@littlemissgracing6515 COULD use 03-06 2wd only SUV brakes. Uses a 1.25" thick rotor and 2 piston caliper. Bigger is the Baer Eradispeed bracket and 14" rotor.
Is that for the front or rear? I quickly looked on Rockauto, and it shows 12.00” diameter rotor for 03-06 SUV. Thanks.@@gzoman5
@@littlemissgracing6515 pls do an update video for the rear. watching in the philippines
I am slowly gathering the parts for it. It will be a couple of months before I get to it. Thanks @@comaradelee
I used Russell #672450 steel braided brake hose kit the mod on the 06 Yukon Denali.
Do you know if those are longer than the stock ones? I want to swap the stockers to slightly longer ones. Thanks
Damn those calipers are huge
Yes, and they have the performance to back them up 👍
Thanks !
👍. For the price, it turned out to be a great mod.
I just ordered every part you listed! Thanks for the video gained a sub!
Sweet. Let me know if you have any questions.
@@littlemissgracing6515 Im finally getting time to install mine. I have a 06 sierra and everything bolts right up except the brake hose. Its too short. Did you use your factory hose? or one for the 21 tahoe?
The factory hoses just reached on mine so I reused them. I still don't like it, and am for the lookout for slightly longer ones, probably 2" longer would be ideal.@@zachrod1172
@@zachrod1172 tinyurl.com/2p97ysxu according to Rockauto the GM factory hose length for my 07 is just over 21", so you need something at least that long. If you find a 23" long hose, you'd be golden.
Maybe braided stainless?
Excellent video! Quick question, I have the same rims, did you have to shave the caliper down any?
No I didn’t. The clearance was very tight though between the caliper and rim (less than 1/8” iirc). It’s my opinion that each truck is going to be slightly different when trying to center the caliper over the disc, so test fit to make sure
Thanks for the great video! I’ve been wondering if this is something I can do on my 2017 Tahoe. The stock breaking for sure is underwhelming
Thanks. The braking is phenomenal. My only complaint is the brake pads produce too much dust, so I have to clean the wheels regularly. I am looking for different pads that don’t produce as much dust.
How does the brake pedal feel now? Did you upgrade the Master Cylinder to be able to push more fluid to those calipers?
The pedal feels firm like it should. No mushiness or excess travel before it does anything. Makes the truck stop NOW. From what I read, the existing master cylinder does not need to be changed out. I have not noticed any issues with it.
20" wheel/tire combo ONLY, once you do this upgrade.
Question about your banjo bolts, I ordered the same ones you have but they seem to be too long. 11569590 part number.
Am I missing something?
Did you make sure you had new crush washers on both sides of the brake hose end? That would be a mistake I would make 🤣
www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/installing-2021-ppv-style-6-piston-brembo-front-brakes-on-a-2007-yukon-denali.139670/
Post #3 is where I got the parts list.
www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2021-tahoe-ppv-massive-oem-brakes-16.123236/page-16
Post #151 lists the same banjo bolt and crush washers.
Hi great video, very detailed. I am installing this kit on the previous generation tahoe 2007-2020. The only thing I couldn't find is the fender washer to space out the caliper. What size or part number did you use for this? Also what is the part number for the new bleeder screw that is necessary as you had mentioned it had a different thread pitch. Thanks for making this video!
I used a 9/16” ID washer, the thickness of a quarter. In my experience, there is no exact thickness as the GM knuckle castings are not perfect, and you will not get consistency. You are trying to center the calipers to the rotors, so yours might need a different thickness, or a couple of washers.
As far as bleeder screws, those come with the calipers. It’s the banjo bolts that supply the calipers with brake fluid that are different from stock. The part numbers for the banjo bolts are listed in the description. Thanks
Thank you for your help@@littlemissgracing6515
Thank you for sharing. Did you feel a difference when stopping?
Yes. Even with Hawk pads I had on the stock setup, there is no comparison on how well this setup stops compared to stock. For me it was well worth the investment
Wow thank you for sharing. Question? Did you use a 2021 Tahoe to find all the parts you needed? Greatly appreciated and thanks again.👍🏻
@@broncoviejo78 I used all new parts from Rockauto.com. Finding wrecked/used 2021+ Tahoe PPVs in my area is very hard. You might luck out with the calipers from ebay or such. Thanks.
Can this set up go on a 2005 Chevy Tahoe
Yes it does. At least on 4WD models. I don’t know if the 2WD hubs are similar, so I can’t comment on that. You will need the later model 20” wheels at a minimum.
will this conversion work on a NBS Silverado Trail Boss?
I believe they do but am not 100%. You need a minimum of 20” diameter wheels for the brakes to clear. I don’t recall what the wheels on the Trail Boss are.
Hello great video on your big upgrade on your brakes I would love to do this to my 2008 GMC CIA could you please send me the parts that you all use so that I can go to this I looked on rock auto and it's not for the 2008 and I heard on your video that is for 2024 12 thank you very much for your time
Sorry for the delay in responding. I was out of town. You need to search for 2021 and up Tahoe PPV calipers and rotors. Calipers are about 400 a piece, rotors vary based on the manufacturer, but make sure they are for PPV as they need to be the 16” rotors. Thanks
It's been several months now but I really need the video for the rear upgrade. If you aren't doing the video soon could you at least tell me what parts to get so I can do mine?
Sorry, family life takes precedence. This is the kit I was going to use. The page lists all the parts you need for the swap: ctsvbrakeswap.com/collections/gm-truck-suv-kits/products/gm-truck-suv-4-piston-c7-rear-big-brake-bracket-kit
@littlemissgracing6515 thank you do much. I need to upgrade at the brakes on my 2010 Tahoe. I'm an Uber driver and have been for 4 years. I've had brake problems for the last 3 years.
One other note on the rear upgrade. If you add up the costs of the parts to convert to the Corvette calipers, you’ll easily be in the $1000+ range, and still end up with factory sized rotors. Also, finding used base C7 Corvette calipers on EBay, and for reasonable price, has been a challenge. So my plan is to come up with an alternative setup with larger rotors. I am doing some research on it, and am hoping to find a solution this coming year. Stay tuned.
@@littlemissgracing6515any updates for the rear brakes?
@@jlorozcojr I really apologize for this. I finally got my hands on a pair of C7Z06 rear calipers off eBay for $300, however I am having a hard time finding reasonably priced 14.5” rear rotors to work with these calipers. Wilwood makes 14.25” rear rotors for the Escalade, but they are just under $300 each. I am constantly looking and hoping I find something. Thanks
What size wheels are those?
22s. Although my 2024 PPV Tahoe with the same brakes runs 20" wheels.
2 brake hose banjo bolt from Dorman #14100 will be needed if you can't save your originals.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought the new 6 piston caliper banjo bolts had different thread pitch than the original 07-14 calipers.
Will this setup work with a big set up wheels 28 inch rims with a +18 offset
AFAIK, offset should not matter. It’s the dish of the spokes that could interfere or clear the calipers. If the spokes curve outward, they would clear the calipers, but if they curve inward, they might hit the calipers.
By any chance do you know if they will fit a 08 2 wheel drive silverado?
I checked Rockauto and I did not see any separate listings for knuckles, calipers or rotors between 2wd and 4wd models, so I would say yes, but I am not a GM truck expert. Thanks.
Does your ABS system still work?
Yes it does.
Do you know if this will work on a 2015 Sierra 1500?
From what I read, it should. However you will need 20” wheels at a minimum to clear the calipers, preferably the later model ones that have concave dishes. Thanks
Anyone know if they make these rotors drilled and slotted? If so where can I get them?
www.summitracing.com/parts/pwr-ar82209xpr/make/chevrolet/model/tahoe/submodel/ppv/year/2021
A bit pricey at $285 each, but the only one I found so far.
@@littlemissgracing6515 your awesome! Thank you!
What was the thickness of the fender washers to center the caliper to rotor?
Sorry for the late response. I ended up with two washers each the thickness of a quarter. Some guys have got away with one.
The washer is the step I’m still stuck on. Been searching for washers that will center the caliper to the rotor. Otherwise, everything else looks good. Ordered a bunch of different washers with different thicknesses, so I should be able to complete this soon enough.
@@jlorozcojr I am lucky I have an Ace Hardware within 10 minutes of the house. They have an entire aisle of every nut, bolt, washers and hardware anyone could ever need. I just go there and start looking.
@@littlemissgracing6515 that’s what I ended up doing yesterday, and I grabbed every washer I could find that was 14mm, 9/16, and 5/8. No combination achieved the centering. I measured it out, and one of the machinist at work said he can make me a spacer for each wheel. Glad I have that as an option.
@@jlorozcojr GM quality control at its best 😁. The gentleman who posted the original swap said it only needed one washer the thickness of a dime to center it. That's how I started and ended up with where I am. Looks like each truck is going to be slightly off.
Will these work for 14-18?????
It should as long as you run 20” and larger wheels
Hey, can this setup fit on a 2006 Trailblazer SS?
I am not a GM truck expert, so I don’t know. If front end parts (knuckles, brakes, wheels,…) interchange between the two platforms, it is possible, but don’t take my uneducated word for it 😩
I tested this setup, and they work, not bolt on.
what lubricant u use?
Prestone disc brake quiet.
will 18" wheel still fit in that setup?
Unfortunately no, not that I am aware of. The rotor is 16" diameter and the caliper is not low profile enough to clear an 18" wheel. You need a 20" wheel at a minimum.
@@littlemissgracing6515 thank you
I have 2021 Silverado and I had the most amazing Cadillac wheels and tires to put on my truck. I went to put them on the front caliper was hitting the wheels. I hate Chevy now.
Thought about going out and buying brand new 2007 ish brake calipers so I could put these wheels on but it just doesn’t fit into the budget right now
Those Cadillac wheels and tires look good on my truck. I absolutely hate Chevy for doing that.
It’s a game of millimeters and GM quality imho. I lucked out that the 07 wheels cleared the calipers, by a fraction of an inch. I don’t have faith that it’s the same with all of them
🤔 *promo sm*
Fix that rim
I will.