How To Upgrade Chevy Truck Brakes!

[@jfdashley9028]

Nice video and brake job. I 've always used the old brake pad and a c-clamp to compress the caliper pistons with out ever messing up the rubber seals and never thought buying the tool was needed.

[@PNW_Bison]

That truck looks great for its age. Nice video!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Krystof! I'm a Dodge guy, but Chevy's are pretty cool too... easy to work on.

[@raylaux8295]

Best to do a 2005 big brake upgrade. Replace the 1999-2004 small rotors with the 2005-2007 bigger rotors and calipers/brackets. Rear brakes can use the SUV dual piston calipers and vented rotors for 01-07' Suburban, for it's 7,200lb. GVWR

[@JasonExplainsThings]

That sounds like a sweet upgrade.

[@chaselesser3191]

You can now do the 2019-2022 Chevy brake upgrade. I have 35’s and I d don’t really like my the 07+ brake set up. Hopefully the 13.5’s and decent rotors will do the trick.

[@imonaroll9502]

I just this upgrade and it’s highly recommended. The stock single piston calipers will fail and cause a lot of problems. The dual piston caliper upgrade is a must. Plus change out the torx bolts with the hex head ones to make things way easier in the front.

[@kitty787]

thats the way i do my brakes my man grease on sliders , very good tutorial.. some people skip all the greasing points.

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

Not really good, just half ass's ed. What a teenager would do.

[@KD-mm3li]

You can buy 07 brake rotors and calipers and they will fit directly on. HOWEVER you need 17” wheels or bigger. That next gen if brakes are far superior at a fraction of the cost

[@snappyaj9053]

You can also use SUV rear dual piston discs, and the police version has a thicker rotor.

[@dlo__3929]

Where can I order em?

[@raylaux8295]

THAT FRONT ROTOR WAS ON 05' to 07' Classics

[@hannahbingham-j4q]

That is too much Trailer for the 1500 to be pulling around very much. You'll be upgrading the Transmission and Rear End next. imho.

[@jrvh36]

Great video. I was also hoping you might review the Power Stop brake kit and note any improvement in stopping power as compared to what you replaced. I have a 2006 Suburban and have changed to a higher end pad and noticed a slight improvement in stopping power. Brake pad longevity also a major improvement. Silverado and Subs are known to have spongy brake pedals and if towing you need all the stopping power you can. I flush my brake fluid annually and love my old truck but the brakes, including the emergency brake have always been fair at best. Are there any real benefits of buying power stop products vs. installing any typical high end pad, shoe, rotor. Will my truck stop better? Thanks again for you well produced video.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Not my truck, but my dad has spoken pretty highly about it since then. He also pulls a pretty heavy dump trailer from time to time and said it’s been great.

[@chaselesser3191]

You can now use 2020 Silverado Calipers. They are 13.5, and 4 piston calipers. Starting around 05, some 1/2 tons also came with a factory hydro booster. If you want something bolt on.

[@pupproperty]

​@Chase Lesser do you know if the 2020 brakes fit the stock 16" wheels on the older trucks? Another video said you need 17"+ wheels.

[@johnsanders2407]

my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 custom conversion edition has single piston calipers on the back and I can't keep from burning the brakes off of it I need to upgrade system to a two piston caliper which I understand I have to change the rotors pads and brackets

[@chrisaustin23]

I have little interest in this subject. But it's a J.E.T. video, so I watch!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Chris Austin and I appreciate it!

[@jacobfrederick9515]

Great video, love that you can work with your dad. Hey, Amazon says this is not a fit for my 2002 GMC 1500HD. Any thoughts as to why?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah sorry, no idea. I’d check on Powerstop’s website. Amazon has been wrong before for me.

[@timesup6386]

Wrong grease on those caliper pins. Why waste Brakleen on parts your replacing?

[@kevinmcdonald6446]

Do you have to use 17 inch wheels, or will 16s work?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I’d check powerstop’s website.

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

If you are replacing front rotors with the 2005-2007 13" and calipers yes, 17" is min wheel.

[@randy1203]

Wow, you really breezed through it. I wished you would have explained more with in the steps you were doing. What kind of stuff did you put on the guide and back side of the pads? Or does it not matter.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

2:54 Merry Christmas Randy.

[@TheVintageEngineer]

@2:12 I like your “crap I can’t find my turkey baster, oh this coolant test will work” moment

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yep! 😂

[@chinogodinez]

You make Excellent detailed video. Appreciate you taking the time to include the torque specs, tools and the different fluids. Immediately subscribed to your channel.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Zeke! Dad and I need to do another video on his Silverado soon. We're upgrading the suspension.

[@soufside8ludo452]

I just put the z36 tow kit just on the front I noticed that It felt like more weight on the front or did I do something wrong ? Is this set up heavier than the original one

[@shawnc1716]

I always put screw driver in between old pad and rotor to bleed back pistons on caliber works gd for me

[@armandozamora6678]

What size are the rear rotors

[@adrianperez3044]

How much did this cost you in total

[@freddysandoval2326]

A 2000 Silverado with less then 100,000 miles, that’s rare af

[@nickking256]

I have a 99 with 80k

[@johnmills837]

That's mine also when you commented in 21'. Now it has 104k garage kept and only used to tow/ truck stuff and weekend recreation.

[@martyhonda6983]

Make mention the direction of the slot on the rotor

[@iz-is2502]

How good are the power stop brake kit? Would you recommend? I plan on changing my brake pads and rotors for a 2005 tahoe. I currently installed slotted and drilled R1 Concepts rotors and pads for my 09 lexus IS250.

[@robmccormick4403]

My friend I bought some on Amazon from some Canadian outfit and it came with everything. I was looking at the ones this guy installed and it was about $190 more than what I paid I got away for under $200 and a stopping power is amazing most definitely need your brakes but you can save some money look around this is a great company that he's looking at but 450 versus two you tell me

[@Rangerscott69]

Need to change that brake fluid

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Rangerscott Yep. As stated in the video we did that later.

[@SlingSalsa]

i got a 2003 2500hd express van as a parts vehicle and wanted to know if i can move the front brakes over to my dad's 93 silverado (i have two 8-lug rear ends that i can throw in the back) has anyone done this swap? I have been looking high and low and have not been able to find much info

[@Impassive.productions]

Nice truck but, What kind of boot is that ?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Georgia Boot

[@upstatecre8]

I am curious if the stock rotors vs drilled and slotted has benefits. I like the idea of using the larger rotors from the 05 and up, but my wheels are 16”. Jason does your dad notice a difference in performance?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Last time we talked about it he said they work great, noticeably better than the stock brakes. He does a lot of towing as well and has been very happy.

[@upstatecre8]

@@JasonExplainsThings I really appreciate you getting back to me with that thank you!

[@ericdillenberger7873]

@@upstatecre8 fwiw I installed the drilled (but not milled) powerstop kit on my 2009 silverado. Stock oem brakes went 100k. Powerstops worked well, but only lasted 30k in same driving conditions. Went back to oem and went another 100k.

[@upstatecre8]

@@ericdillenberger7873 Wow! Good information

[@imonaroll9502]

You should ungrade the front caliper bolt to a hex 18mm one. Easy to swap out with the wratchet.

[@Rangerscott69]

The prices went up on the z36 kits. I could have gotten a full kit for $280 for my colorado and kick myself nit getting them.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Bummer. I hate when that happens. Looks like Rock Auto's price is the same as Amazon.

[@Rangerscott69]

@@JasonExplainsThings rock auto is good but shipping on these takes them off the order list. Anything auto will usually run 20% off on powerstop from time to time but now theyre over $300. Not a huge difference but Ill just run the z23 kit I got collecting dust and see ehat happens.

[@TheLonelyStoner101]

Very well explained video.

[@johnmills837]

A dads truck. Tip crack open the bleeder at each caliper as you compress the piston.

[@dragonboypayne21]

Chevy video is in your dodge playlist somehow

[@kellycrawford1346]

I hope people realize they have to bleed the air out of the system before they take off down the road.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

We didn’t introduce air into the system at all, but yes it needed a full flush and got one soon after.

[@alannorthcarolina1776]

Flush brake lines every 3 years, please.

[@mahall75]

Good video!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Michael!

[@corvette7444]

Were is the upgrade why didnt you install 07-14 rotors and calipers that would be an upgrade.Same cost same job twice the braking.

[@BBB-ly8ro]

Hey Corvette, are the 07-14 calipers and rotors bigger or just better? I have an 2003 heavy suburban and I really could use all the stopping power I can get. I started some research on it but if you could enlighten me that would b fantastic.

[@corvette7444]

@@BBB-ly8ro Yes 1 inch bigger rotor and much stronger calipers

[@BBB-ly8ro]

Ok Corvette, I’m all on board going for the front first with slotted rotors , calipers and ceramic pads. On the back I was wondering about the ebrake set of shoes. Will the 00-06 ebrake shoes work or will I require the 07-14 ebrake shoes Thanks again for the help.

[@corvette7444]

@@BBB-ly8ro The 00-06 rear brakes are better than the 07-14.The 00-06 has a 2 piston rear while the 07-14 has 1 piston dont change them out.

[@corvette7444]

@@BBB-ly8ro If you really want a firmer pedal feel upgrade the lines to stainless i used good ridge way firmer pedal.

[@trevyrocks1359]

You guys have the same laugh lol.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Noticed that while editing! 👍

[@fartzinacan]

You lost me at needing a torque wrench. The proper torque is 3 ugga duggas on the ol impact.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

🤣👍

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

A proper brake job requires a fluid flush and bleed. This is not that.

[@apostolico96]

🙌🙌👍🏻