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What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/15/2007 6:17:50 PM

ccajun4real

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I am going to 20s with 255/45-20 tires and they are much heavier than the stock LT setup.

I will need some extra braking power. Are there any caliper relocation kits that allow us to use a larger rotor?
I can get vette rotors for free and have heard people have done the swap on S10 vehicles, I just can find the DIY.
If that is not an option what pads should I use to manage this extra rotating mass? Thanks

Cajun

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RE: What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/16/2007 3:08:10 PM

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my blazer is on 20's and i didnt do a big brake upgrade. i just bought a new rotors and the best brake pads and seems to do fine. i know they say not to but i have no problem with mine. i have had to stomp on the brake in emergancy situations and it reacted fine.

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RE: What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/16/2007 3:12:47 PM

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One of the most common brake upgrades for an s-10 blazer is to do a corvette brake upgrade!!

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RE: What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/16/2007 4:16:39 PM

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One of the most common brake upgrades for an s-10 blazer is to do a corvette brake upgrade!!

Good deal, I can get those brake discs/brackets/calipers for cheap. Got a link to the DIY? Thanks bro

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RE: What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/16/2007 5:28:00 PM

thegr81

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I don't have a link but the bolt pattern is the same, I believe that the swap isn't that hard either! I will try and find something about the swap to help you diy!!!

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RE: What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/23/2007 3:48:54 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: thegr81

I don't have a link but the bolt pattern is the same, I believe that the swap isn't that hard either! I will try and find something about the swap to help you diy!!!

Did you ever find the DIY on the corvette brake swap? I want to get my 20s on and get the brakes upgraded. Thanks for the help.

Cajun

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RE: What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/23/2007 5:54:58 PM

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nah I haven't been able to yet sorry I got alot going on with my own blaze. I will look today for you and see what i can find out.

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RE: What brakes to go to when running 20s? - 11/23/2007 6:34:38 PM

ccajun4real

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Thanks bro, I hear ya and appreciate the help. I have done web searches and every other kind of search possible. ............nothing

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nah I haven't been able to yet sorry I got alot going on with my own blaze. I will look today for you and see what i can find out.

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