L31MaxExpress
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Both vehicles are hydroboost, and pulling my trailer (around 5,500lbs to 6,500lbs) The brakes seem to be better on the later model.
I'm not saying you can't make the brakes work better on the older vehicle, but in my experience stock vs stock on both my 98 1500 vs my 2002 1500 and my 99 2500 vs 2003 2500 the newer brakes have a better feel and seem to stop better. All 4 vehicles have AC Delco pads rotors.
My 97 Express van was a 1500 but has a full 2002 3500 van driveline, suspension and brakes under it. The front calipers and pads I have are stock for an 01 or 02 van. The rotors are the same thickness as a DRW truck and the front calipers are DRW truck. They would be an easy bolt on upgrade for an older 8 lug 2 wheel drive truck. Has a hydroboost and master cylinder from an 05 3500 Van. Uses larger pistons and provides very good pedal feel. I like the rear drum setups better than the rear disc towing because they seem to last alot longer and stop just as well. I have had about 8,500 lbs behind it with trailer brakes and a Prodigy controller. Stops were always quick and smooth. Even Uhauls surge brakes work fairly well except they have a tendency to lockup on a hard brake application.
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