Front Brake Pad and Rotor Options

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Thanks for all the advice, I have a lot to think over and research now. I will read through the write-up and decide on that, and from there decide what I will use.
 

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I've read so many different reviews about the stainless brake line swap. I plan to do it just for the extra security, but I have also heard that unless the stock lines are extremely old, it isn't really worth it. I still plan to do it, though. I've also heard to have a professional brake shop use a pressure plate and fully flush the brake system. Is that really worth it?
 

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I've read so many different reviews about the stainless brake line swap. I plan to do it just for the extra security, but I have also heard that unless the stock lines are extremely old, it isn't really worth it. I still plan to do it, though. I've also heard to have a professional brake shop use a pressure plate and fully flush the brake system. Is that really worth it?


My thought's are, if you're replacing hoses anyway, and the cost isn't much more, why not? But I wouldn't run out and swap on stainless lines.

My truck came with new front hoses, so I put them on. When I bought my rear disc, stainless lines didn't cost extra, so I got them lol.

After the NBS master and 8600 GVRW calipers, you're just chasing diminishing returns. Will the stuff be better? Sure. Is it worth it? probably not.
 

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I just read a write-up on hydroboost swap, as well. Jeez, the more I look into all this the more ideas I'm getting. It would be sweet to do a hydroboost and NBS master cylinder swap with new brakes on the front, and an ABS delete for the rear with disc brakes. If I ever won the lottery I think I would never leave my shop. Seeing as how I haven't won the lottery, however, I will probable have to stick to basic stuff for right now.
 

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I just read a write-up on hydroboost swap, as well. Jeez, the more I look into all this the more ideas I'm getting. It would be sweet to do a hydroboost and NBS master cylinder swap with new brakes on the front, and an ABS delete for the rear with disc brakes. If I ever won the lottery I think I would never leave my shop. Seeing as how I haven't won the lottery, however, I will probable have to stick to basic stuff for right now.

Lol, exactly, you can get crazy if you want. I, personally stopped at rear disc and an ABS delete for now.
 

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I understand that the ABS delete is pretty simple and it is supposed to stiffen up the brake pedal, but I don't understand why. Is it just the fact that the ABS will cut pressure to the rear wheels if its engaged?
 

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I understand that the ABS delete is pretty simple and it is supposed to stiffen up the brake pedal, but I don't understand why. Is it just the fact that the ABS will cut pressure to the rear wheels if its engaged?

It's because the fluid is acting directly on the wheel cylinders, rather than running through valves and around corner's and tiny holes and whatnot.
 

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Oh, I understand now. As of right now I believe I am going to buy some quality OEM pads and rotors, maybe some new or rebuilt 8600 GVWR calipers if I need them, and maybe throw on some new lines if mine are getting bad. I would love to pour money into this truck, but at the moment I am more focused on my First Gen Cummins project.
 
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