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Do the heavy half front rotors and calipers bolt directly on a K1500?
I am thinking the larger rear drums from the heavy half rear and the larger front disc brakes may do what I need.
The larger rear drums won't swap to the stock 8.5" axle. You will have to install the larger 9.5" axle. And the rotors and calipers will bolt on (use the part numbers from that year 2500). Make sure you get the 6-lug ones. The 2500s had 6 lugs (light duty) and 8 lugs (heavy duty).
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Yeah no problem! Also, since you are taking the brake system apart anyways, I would upgrade your master cylinder to the NBS one (NBS being '99-'07 body style). It will give you better brake performance. And stainless steel brake lines are always a good upgrade.OK. I think I have a plan.
I will use the 9.5 6 lug rear with drums in the back.
Then replace the front brakes with rotors and calipers from the front of a heavy half.
Thanks
Just use the part number off of a K2500 the same model year as your truck. You shouldn't have to change the knuckles... I'm pretty sure the larger caliper bolts on to the standard half ton oneHow do I find part numbers for the knuckles for the front?
Is it the same as any K2500 truck?
OK.Just use the part number off of a K2500 the same model year as your truck. You shouldn't have to change the knuckles... I'm pretty sure the larger caliper bolts on to the standard half ton one
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I don't think so. I'm pretty sure the 13" brakes only came 8-lug, on the larger 10.5" rear axle, and 9.25" ifs axle.Can the rear drums be upgraded from JB5 to JB7 (13") without changing the axel and if so, will 16" wheels fit that drum?