boy&hisdogs
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I missed this reply earlier (I don't get the email notifications I expect from this forum despite having my settings changed to instant notification). Thank you, that was very useful. And you're right, part of the reason for acquiring a Suburban is to be able to haul many kids safely in winter. Over the Spring/Summer/Fall months, I use a 96 Roadmaster wagon to carry 3 to 6 kids aged 3 to 8 to miscellaneous destinations. But that's not an appropriate vehicle for Vermont winters and I'm hoping the Suburban with really good dedicated winter tires and some upgraded brakes will serve the same purpose.
The front calipers from the 2500/3500 are a direct bolt in too. You still use the 1500 pads and rotors and everything, the calipers just have a bigger piston. I did both the 14bSF and front caliper swap and even lifted on 37s it still stops better than it did stock with the 1500 stuff. I recommend doing both at the same time, because doing only one or the other will put them out of proportion. I did the rear first and it was weird having such a strong rear with the weak little stock front brakes.
There are also multiple sizes of wheel cylinder for the brakes on the 14bSF. I got the biggest one and it's been great so far.