Mechanic / brake question

[DMTWI]

Looking to do a brake upgrade on my '95 1/2 Chevy truck and wondering if the aftermarket kits like EBC (slotted rotors & ceramic pads) give you more stopping power along with the extra cooling they say you get? I don't haul heavy loads or pull anything, but the truck does have a lift and tall 37'' tires.

Thanks guys...

 

[msinc]

They work pretty good and pretty much do what they claim. That said, are you really having trouble getting stopped?? Generally when someone goes to that type upgrade they are doing one of two things or both: either you are going to travel faster and need to slow down quicker or you are adding/hauling more weight in the vehicle. Realize that if you are doing the two above things aftermarket parts will cost more and stop you faster but wont necessarily last longer or as long as factory OEM parts. More money dont always translate to better.

 

[o3rugby1]

Well I hade these on a 97 z71 basic set up you have and couldnt tell a bit of diffrence from stock. However I had them on a 91 Mustang 5.0 notchback and WOW what a diffrence. If your going fast yes.....If your Mudding No...

 

[JJEH]

I bought SUMMIT rotors for my Beretta Z26 and they worked awesome. Don't know about EBC, but I would check in with Baer first. Or for a lower budget with the SUMMIT brand...

 

[scooter123]

If you are running oversize tires the ONLY solution is to go to a larger brake rotor. The problem is the LEVERAGE that larger tire can express on the brake rotor. Anytime you increase the rolling diameter you also increase that LEVERAGE and the only way to gain back your braking power is to change to a larger diameter brake rotor. In case you didn't pick up on it by now, going to larger brake rotors won't be cheap. In fact with some vehicles it won't even be possible. Because that change normally requires new front wheel spindles, new calipers, and new custom built rotors. I would guess that you are looking at about 1400 bucks for the front axle and probably 1200 bucks for the rear. In addition because your 95 will have an ABS brake system you'll also probably need a new master cylinder because I'm not aware of any aftermarket performance brake system that is ABS capable. However, it's been over 10 years since I looked into putting larger brakes on my 85 Monte Carlo SS so you may be able to find an ABS system today.

 

[Abbynormal]

The number of pistons in the caliper is key! Going to larger disc's allow you to dissapate more heat faster, but multiple pistons will generate more braking power.