Syclone613 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) My truck is needing front brakes. I would like to change to something better than stock. Does the SS come with dual piston calipers on the front? I'm not sure what I have yet on mine as I took it to the tire shop to have winter tires put on it. I also plan on changing the rotors if needed if they are too small. Has anyone else that has done front brake conversions on these trucks know if the SS calipers & rotors are compatible with mine? I see a ZO6 conversion too. What is needed for that conversion? Thanks for any help here. Edited November 2, 2012 by Jay-Syclone (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 A good upgrade is the 2007+ NNBS front brake setup, just ask the Rotors, Calipers and Mounting brackets for a 2007 Tahoe. They are 13" vs the stock 12". I did the upgrade on my truck and it stops great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 You can also look into the SSBC big brake kit for it. They are 14" fronts and rears with the required relocation brackets for both. I have them on mine and are very satisfied with them. They use the stock calipers BTW so there isn't a need to bleed the brakes. I can try to dig up the part number I had, but they also have a kit for the single piston rear caliper trucks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syclone613 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 It looks like I have the OEM dual piston calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockSS Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 You could also go with the powerslot 14" rotor upgrade. The supply a bracket that alows you to use your stock caliper with the larger rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Look for a front brake setup from an '05-1/2+ RWD SSS, 13" front rotors and dual piston PBR2 calipers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy91040 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Everything you need to know about the Z06 swap http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/64830-z06-brake-conversion/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friday25 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 z06 is a great upgrade and looks awesome....i did it to mine about a year ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.Brown Customs Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 A good upgrade is the 2007+ NNBS front brake setup, just ask the Rotors, Calipers and Mounting brackets for a 2007 Tahoe. They are 13" vs the stock 12". I did the upgrade on my truck and it stops great. (((((....ok ok ok.....))))) wohh, so let me get this straight. on my 03, ALL I have to do is buy 07 and up, 13" rotors of my choice? and the Caliper brackets? and the Calipers? everything just BOLTS right UP??? thanx for the HELP GUYS!! KB- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chpspecial Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Yes. Calipers, brackets, pads and rotors. 05+ suvs will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI.SS Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 The rear brakes on those trucks are 13" as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.Brown Customs Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 has anyone ever heard of, or put on H3 4 piston front cailpers? KB- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04silverado_ss Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Back to this guy's Question. Questions: #1- If I find a 03-06 Silverado SS AWD, can I just use the rear wheel caliper & bracket and mount to the front of the truck. It would it bolt right up? #2 - If I decide to buy the caliper and bracket from a 07 Tahoe (Which other vehicle will work?), should I buy the rear of front caliper & bracket? If option #1 works, it will help keep the Silverado SS more original Edited February 4, 2017 by 04silverado_ss (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eberhama Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 #1 no, rear brakes are totally different from fronts. #2 any 05 up Sierra/silverado with rear drums, or 07 up full size suv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest [email protected] Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 I have a friend with an 06 Silverado and I can get his front brakes for free, . Can I swap my 03 Silverado brake set up to his 06 and put his 06 brakes on mine as long as I use his 17 in wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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