Power stop brakes - which one

[Optimus🤖]

I think that's a matter of personal preference. SS lines will stiffen the pedal but will reduce your ability to modulate pressure. I wouldn't do it unless you need longer lines anyway because you lifted the truck. Definitely make sure you bleed the lines at regular intervals since that is the biggest culprit of mushy pedal.

This . I have SS lines. Highly recommend them.

 

[Toxophilite]

I used to use a C-Clamp, then I tried the one @Blade420Play🔪🏆 posted, it was ok. Then I saw PTT use this style, so I bought one. They are awesome, highly recommend.

 

[Blade420Play🔪🏆]

I used to use a C-Clamp, then I tried the one @Blade420Play🔪🏆 posted, it was ok. Then I saw PTT use this style, so I bought one. They are awesome, highly recommend.

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I like the caliper hooks. I just use a chunk of solid copper wire

 

[NEOHIO]

I have these caliper compressors.
Single Piston
Dual Piston
And one similar to this. Lang caliper tool

Each has pro's and con's with use.

 

[Dented]

Care to elaborate? Any thoughts on which handles SD calipers best?

 

[NEOHIO]

Care to elaborate? Any thoughts on which handles SD calipers best?

I haven't done brakes on my truck yet.
I would say a safe bet for 90% of calipers would be the lang style tool.
I believe Lang is the originator of that style. Knock-offs are available all over the place though.

 

[JTredway]

This is the tool i use

 

[The Evil Twin]

This is the tool i use
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That’s exactly what I use for the rear brakes. The pistons typically have to be turned as they are compressed.
It does work on front brakes if you use an old brake pad to bridge the dual pistons.

 

[JTredway]

That’s exactly what I use for the rear brakes. The pistons typically have to be turned as they are compressed.
It does work on front brakes if you use an old brake pad to bridge the dual pistons.

That's exactly what I do too.

I have this tool for when I had my VWs (and fancy vws: Audis). spins in the rear caliper just like you mention.

 

[Bluzharp]

I stopped pushing the old fluid back into the system years ago. I put a tube on the bleeder and crack it before pushing the piston back into the caliper. I change the fluid out every 3-4 years as well. I have a pressure bleeder that makes it a pretty easy job.

 

[Blade420Play🔪🏆]

Has anyone tried changing brakes on a Chevy/GMC xuv with the stupid electronic parking brake? Apparently I have to take mine in to do the back brakes because they have to hook a computer up to release the rear pads...

 

[NEOHIO]

Has anyone tried changing brakes on a Chevy/GMC xuv with the stupid electronic parking brake? Apparently I have to take mine in to do the back brakes because they have to hook a computer up to release the rear pads...

Get on youtube, *most* of these can be done from the driver seat pulling this switch, pushing that switch etc.

 

[JTredway]

Get on youtube, *most* of these can be done from the driver seat pulling this switch, pushing that switch etc.

There's definitely usually a service mode enablement using a set of button presses for sure from within the truck. A lot of the guys I know just use a 9v battery and a pigtail or aligator clips and spin it in that way (if you do this though, make sure you spin it in, if you notice it coming out stop and flip the battery, it will push the piston all the way out and then it's a bitch to fix).

 

[0GT3X4N]

Going to do the brakes when I can find time in the next few weeks. Pretty sure I’m going with Power Stop system because I’ve always just wanted to try them. For those that have gone Power Stop did you go the Z36 of Z17? I don’t tow as often as I used to but when I do it’s pretty heavy (10,000+ pounds) but it’s not more than 100 miles at a time. I am a spirited driver when not towing.

I’m pretty sure I don’t need rotors right now but not opposed to changing to the Power Stop rotors too. Should I ??? Or just do pads for now and rotors next time ?

I have 60,000 miles on my K6405-36 kit that includes quite a bit of heavy towing. I have no complaints and just purchased my next kit to prepare for a very long drive in the mountains.

 

[The Evil Twin]

That's exactly what I do too.

I have this tool for when I had my VWs (and fancy vws: Audis). spins in the rear caliper just like you mention.

Yep. We had 2 VeeDubs in the family at one time. That is exactly why I bought it, too!

 

[The Evil Twin]

I stopped pushing the old fluid back into the system years ago. I put a tube on the bleeder and crack it before pushing the piston back into the caliper. I change the fluid out every 3-4 years as well. I have a pressure bleeder that makes it a pretty easy job.

3-4 years?? That’s like twice the recommended interval. Don’t tell me you change the oil every 5k

 

[Bluzharp]

The recommended interval is 3 years. When I lived in an arid climate, I would occasionally procrastinate doing this service on some of my vehicles. I'm just hitting 3 years on this truck so I'll get after this in a couple of weeks.

 

[The Evil Twin]

I could see 3 if you don’t tow much.