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Old 02-19-2007, 07:21 PM
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I want to improve my braking and was thinking stainless braided cables for the front discs?
Remember I have an '05 so I already have 14" discs and 4 piston (?) calipers. What else can I do to improve stopping without spending too much?
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Old 02-19-2007, 08:16 PM
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Are you saying that 14" rotors and a pistons are stock on the 2005 1500's
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Old 02-19-2007, 08:23 PM
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Yes, the '05 Sierra/Siverado 1500's came with 14" rotors and rear drum brakes. Didn't your CC?
That's why they went to 17" wheels.
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I never noticed that they looked like 14" rotors. I'll have to take a look soon now because I am wondering?
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you should have 2 piston calipers trever... not 4
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Doh!

So back to the original question, are braided lines a good mod and where to get them from? What about pad upgrades?
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Russel 5 line kit and Hawk HPS pads will make a dramatic difference, and you have 13" rotors NOT 14" rotors.
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yes braided lines are unbelievable.... and diff pads definitely can add more bit... but could make more noise
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They should just put braided lines on from the factory...
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Doh!

So back to the original question, are braided lines a good mod and where to get them from? What about pad upgrades?
I haven't done enough research to find the best prices, but Thunder Racing has a couple different brands of SS brake lines and summit and jegs sells them.
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