iramos114 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) I chose the Baer Extreme Plus for both front and rear. 2 piece rotors cross drilled / slotted in the front and 1 piece cross drilled for the rears. Russell stainless steel lines. Wilwood 570 brake fluid. I started installing (solo) on the 26th of Dec. I took me about 2 1/2 hours per wheel to install the bracket, caliper and brake lines. I chose to install the new Stainless steel brake lines after installing the calipers this allowed for proper rerouting of the new lines since they would have to follow a slightly different path. The new lines were just a little bit shorter! The toughest part is loosening some of the ( original ) caliper bolts they were a b!tch. I then removed the original calipers, however, I left them connected to the brake line and just placed them on the control arm. This allowed me to connect the new bracket, new rotor, and new caliper with out having to rush and worry about a disconnected brake line dripping brake fluid. Once everything was installed, I removed the old brake line and connected the stainless steel brake lines. Bleeding the system was pretty easy (Baer) recommends the old fashion way. No bleeding pump, or special bleeding tools! Just a helper ( in my case my GF). Pump the brake pedal and open the bleeder valve until all of the bubbles are gone. Overall not to difficult ( especially if I could do it!) LOL All of the tools used were standard type, no special tools required. A bit expensive (but you can't take it with you when you die....Right?). But I saved some money by purchasing on "Black Friday" which also included free shipping. The kit did not include SS brake line. I had to order Russell Brake lines separately. 01/04/10: I am still in the process of seasoning the rotors/pad bedding so I have yet to really test the brakes. Everything seems to be running well. The manufacturer (Baer) requires this process. See more pictures at: http://s774.photobucket.com/albums/yy27/SS4154/Visit My Website Edited January 9, 2010 by SS 4154 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) Very good upgrade, IMO this is the FIRST upgrade that all these trucks should get (15" brakes) because the factory brakes are outright dangerous. Be careful on panic stops, in my truck I've got the 14" Baers on the rear and they are enough to bring the rear of the truck around and the brake bias is off, the rear 14" alumasports overpower the 6S fronts in a panic stop. Also I wear through rear rotors twice as fast as the front, I am curious to know how your truck will do in the rotor wear department with 6S fitted front & rear. Mr. P. Edited December 29, 2009 by Mr. P. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramos114 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) Very good upgrade, IMO this is the FIRST upgrade that all these trucks should get (15" brakes) because the factory brakes are outright dangerous. Be careful on panic stops, in my truck I've got the 14" Baers on the rear and they are enough to bring the rear of the truck around and the brake bias is off, the rear 14" alumasports overpower the 6S fronts in a panic stop. Also I wear through rear rotors twice as fast as the front, I am curious to know how your truck will do in the rotor wear department with 6S fitted front & rear. Mr. P. Mr. P, Thanks for the info , I will post the any info. as time goes by. I will be bedding the pads and rotors tomorrow. Have you contacted Baer to see what they say about your issue with rear rotors? Edited December 29, 2009 by SS 4154 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Mr. P, Thanks for the info , I will post the any info. as time goes by. I will be bedding the pads and rotors tomorrow. Have you contacted Baer to see what they say about your issue with rear rotors? Nope, I have not contacted Baer yet; but the rotors have a hard 60K-miles on them, I am doubtful they will be willing to help me out with them; they are so far gone the slots have dissappeared. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Nope, I have not contacted Baer yet; but the rotors have a hard 60K-miles on them, I am doubtful they will be willing to help me out with them; they are so far gone the slots have dissappeared. Mr. P. Yikes! Are you still driving with them like that? Usually the slots are the disc rotor discard markers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Yikes! Are you still driving with them like that? Usually the slots are the disc rotor discard markers..... Yeah I know fortunately the Begal has taken over the DD duties, the truck only gets let out of the garage for tuning. New rotors are on the TODO list; I'm just surprised they went away that fast. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged06SS Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 just saw ur pics, looks badass! Nice Nice Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chpspecial Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Yeah I know fortunately the Begal has taken over the DD duties, the truck only gets let out of the garage for tuning. New rotors are on the TODO list; I'm just surprised they went away that fast. Mr. P. My rears also wore out fast... I already had to cut them once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hd17f Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 can u pst a update and also what did u pay were did u get them from and what the mileage before you had to change pads and cut them let me know looking into a set thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyttp Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Does anyone know what the smallest size rim you can have to do this upgrade. Plan on getting 20's at some point but that will probaly be the last thing on the truck. thanks, W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprayed99 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Does anyone know what the smallest size rim you can have to do this upgrade. Plan on getting 20's at some point but that will probaly be the last thing on the truck. thanks, W better plan on buying the wheels before the big brakes then... 20s and larger is what fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyttp Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 yea i was affraid that was going to be the answer... Guess i better decide on some wheels. haha too many to choose from. thanks brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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