88 rotor/hub to 97 rotor and hubs change

[joep88cheyenne]

Considering changing the front brake setup from the standard 2wd half ton to the brake setup on the 97 2wd Tahoe. I would like to have the ability to change rotors when they wear out without digging into wheel bearing grease during a brake repair. That said has any one done this? They are both 5 lug 5 inch patterns. Insights or kick the tires input please.

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[skylark]

They still aren't a slide in rotor. The only advantage that you would have is if you have a 88-91 standard cab, you can upgrade to the thicker rotor and calipers.

 

[poncho62]

Also, whenever you are doing brake work or whatever, you want to repack those wheel bearings and make sure they are in good shape.....just makes sense. I wish the newer hubs were serviceable like the older ones, rather than just replacement non greaseable units.

 

[joep88cheyenne]

The 97 Tahoe I had was a hub and separate rotor setup and 5 lug. So was looking to have same setup for my Cheyenne standard cab

 

[michael hurd]

GM never made a 1997 2wd Tahoe with a removable rotor and separate hub. What you had was likely someone's aftermarket kit.

 

[skylark]

Like Michael said unless you had the small body S10 style Tahoe.

 

[retorq]

You can do the JB8 master and caliper swap with braided lines if you're looking to improve braking. Did it on my 95 4door Tahoe, panic stops are much better.