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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Brakes and Braking Systems => Topic started by: ms4972 on June 03, 2009, 11:35:36 pm

Title: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: ms4972 on June 03, 2009, 11:35:36 pm

I installed the CPP 13" big brake kit this past weekend.  Very easy install, but I had already installed the spindles at an earlier date.  With the twin 52mm pistons this kit will out stop the C5 kits.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: oldwhity on June 04, 2009, 08:36:36 pm

That's beautiful!

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: Skunksmash on June 06, 2009, 09:26:35 pm

Did you do a "before" brake test, so that now you can do an "after" brake test and give us some feedback? I trust what individual people say more than the company, of course.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: andrewmp6 on June 07, 2009, 07:13:35 am

You know the c5 z06 had 41mm pistons.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: ms4972 on June 08, 2009, 09:13:07 pm

I have the before data just haven't had a chance to do the after.  I will most likely get it done this weekend.

These calipers have the 52mm pistons in them.  Thats why they should outstop the smaller 41mm piston C5 caliper.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: Skunksmash on June 08, 2009, 10:57:21 pm

Something i always wondered: Are you forever going to have to buy your replacement brake pads from that one company? I always wanted to know how people got new pads for these big bad expensive brake kits.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: oldwhity on June 11, 2009, 05:52:14 pm

I wonder if they wear at a slower rate since there's more pad to use.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: ms4972 on July 02, 2009, 12:53:14 am

The calipers are off of a 99-07 Silverado.  So the pads can be purchased anywhere.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: modular93fox on July 02, 2009, 08:46:37 pm

I'm gathering parts and information on a better brake system than the 87 factory brakes. Too soon to say its gona make it but I'm going do my best to make it happen.

Heres the goal.
NBS spindle or similar
NBS hub or similar (welded old bolt pattern over and new pattern laid on hub)
ls1 brake rotors and calipers

my goal is to have all parts accessible on a moments notice if I should need a part. Another advantage is having the hub over the stock rotor bearing assy is the fact you can pick wheels with no buly center caps.
One thing wierd/different is the NBS spindle. The upper ball joint is in the same orientation as the 87's but the lower ball joint on the NBS is pointing downwards.. I dont know what the advantages are but that could make things wierd. When things come together I will make my own thread and post the progress.
clint

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: andrewmp6 on July 07, 2009, 08:47:58 am

Are the rotors off a newer truck too?

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: oldwhity on July 07, 2009, 06:49:29 pm

CPP 13" big brake kit.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: bigblue09 on July 07, 2009, 06:59:23 pm

anyone done the 4 wheel disc kit?

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: andrewmp6 on July 08, 2009, 04:08:39 am

I know its a cpp kit was just asking what the rotors are from.

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: modular93fox on July 09, 2009, 08:47:50 pm

Well my quest for big bad brakes are over! I called CPP and got the answers I needed. The front spindles/hub is recessed 1 1/8 inches to match the rear narrow track width... not my cup of tea. I didnt choose them, infact i havent bought it yet becuase I'm waiting on a call back. The kit uses the same calipers, hubs, brake hose, 13" rotors on 2.5 drop spindles for the same price as CPP's 12" kit BUT KEEPS the factory track width... bing..
il post pictures later
clint

Title: Re: Round 2-Big Brakes
Post by: ms4972 on May 18, 2010, 09:49:01 pm

The CPP kit keeps the factory track width.  The 1 1/8" difference is when changing from a conventional drop spindle to the CPP modular drop spindle.