1 Ton Brake upgrade

[Parentnoia]

As some of you may know, I got into an accident this afternoon because of $hitty brakes, so I think it's about time I put the 1 ton brake upgrade up my priority list. Does anyone have a parts list to do it? I tried looking around the site but couldnt find anything other than "You should totally do it".

 

[boy&hisdogs]

For the front? I hear tell that the 2500 calipers will bolt right in place of the 1500 ones, but I haven't actually done it yet so no guarantee. Is there a way to get the 1 ton calipers on there too? IIRC the 454SS had 1 ton calipers so maybe they do bolt up. Is there even a difference between 1 and 3/4 ton calipers?

 

[bluex]

The calipers for a 3500 an a 8 lug 2500 are the same. To be sure you get the right ones just order some for the same year as your truck but a 3500.

All you can use is the calipers, use your stock rotors an pads. I have them on my truck an they bolt right up.

 

[bluex]

Here is the upgrade thread...
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?6251-swap-upgrades-to-front-calipers

 

[Parentnoia]

ACDELCO Part # 18FR652 and 18FR651?

Also, how do I know the proper length to buy when upgrading to braided brake lines?

 

[Parentnoia]

No one has off-the-dome measurements for SS brake lines? I'll probably want them a little longer than stock to accommodate the eventual lift.

 

[bluex]

No one has off-the-dome measurements for SS brake lines? I'll probably want them a little longer than stock to accommodate the eventual lift.

Here are your options for stainless brake lines. One set linked is for 0-4" of lift...

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13538

 

[Parentnoia]

Got over to autozone to price some 1 ton calipers, and left with more questions...

They had three different options for 3500s...
Dually vs Single and Rear Drum vs Rear Disc and varying combinations...

 

[Parentnoia]

AutoZone website looks like part numbers C-556 ad C-557 would work, anyone got confirmation?

 

[bluex]

AutoZone website looks like part numbers C-556 ad C-557 would work, anyone got confirmation?

Yes get those....