Mar 1, 2012 #1 M malones99 Newbie Joined Jan 25, 2010 Messages 24 Reaction score 0 Gent, Have a 99 Suburban 1500 4X4. Is it possible to put on 2500 front brake calipers and pads?
Mar 2, 2012 #2 Mysilvi I'm Awesome Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 378 Reaction score 6 Location N.J I would think it wont fit cause the bolt pattern for the caliper wont line up,,,larger size.
Mar 2, 2012 #3 91Bluestreak I'm Awesome Joined Feb 6, 2012 Messages 1,397 Reaction score 6 Location Byron Center, MI the calipers bolt right up but you have to use the 1500 pads
Mar 2, 2012 #4 Mysilvi I'm Awesome Joined Jan 25, 2012 Messages 378 Reaction score 6 Location N.J 91Bluestreak said: the calipers bolt right up but you have to use the 1500 pads Click to expand... I guess it wont be worth it if thats the case..?
91Bluestreak said: the calipers bolt right up but you have to use the 1500 pads Click to expand... I guess it wont be worth it if thats the case..?
Mar 5, 2012 #5 M malones99 Newbie Joined Jan 25, 2010 Messages 24 Reaction score 0 Is the caliper better, even if use 1500 pads?
Mar 6, 2012 #6 91Bluestreak I'm Awesome Joined Feb 6, 2012 Messages 1,397 Reaction score 6 Location Byron Center, MI yes the caliper has a bigger piston so it has more clamping force.
Mar 6, 2012 #7 bluex Mall Crawlin' ****!!! Supporting Member Joined Jul 15, 2011 Messages 27,196 Reaction score 1,756 Location Spartanburg, SC Here is a thread about it..... http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?6251-swap-upgrades-to-front-calipers
Here is a thread about it..... http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?6251-swap-upgrades-to-front-calipers