GM 2012 sierra 3500 hd

Alan Roehrich · 05-01-2017, 01:37 PM

My '03 3500 has the top of the line Powerstop brakes, on both ends. Incredible difference. No, it isn't as good as the front brake conversion from SSBC, but then I didn't spend $1800, either.

SSDiv6 · 05-02-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

My '03 3500 has the top of the line Powerstop brakes, on both ends. Incredible difference. No, it isn't as good as the front brake conversion from SSBC, but then I didn't spend $1800, either.

Fully agree Alan, the Power Stop kit is way less than the SSBC or Brembo brake kit.

Lew Silverman · 05-02-2017, 11:18 PM

I've been using the EBC 4000-series "Yellow Stuff" pads on my 1988 Suburban for a few years and have been very satisfied with their performance, compared with the standard OEM pads. They do dust more than the semi-metallic compound I was using, but after installing a dually-kit and experiencing some serious (and scary) brake-fade, I needed better front brakes. As Alan mentioned, you do have other options, which unfortunately aren't available for my truck. The D52 pads are the same ones fitted to almost every GM intermediate for the last 30 years, and no one has an upgraded caliper either. I did find a set of drilled-and-slotted rotors at Rockauto.com which should help a little.
Good luck with your project!

Jim Johnston/6022 · 05-04-2017, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the replies, the 2012 is my friends but i have a 2005 and it will help point me in the right direction when it needs brakes.

05-01-2017, 01:37 PM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,132 Likes: 1,600 Liked 1,912 Times in 429 Posts	Re: GM 2012 sierra 3500 hd My '03 3500 has the top of the line Powerstop brakes, on both ends. Incredible difference. No, it isn't as good as the front brake conversion from SSBC, but then I didn't spend $1800, either. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

05-02-2017, 11:18 PM	#3
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: GM 2012 sierra 3500 hd I've been using the EBC 4000-series "Yellow Stuff" pads on my 1988 Suburban for a few years and have been very satisfied with their performance, compared with the standard OEM pads. They do dust more than the semi-metallic compound I was using, but after installing a dually-kit and experiencing some serious (and scary) brake-fade, I needed better front brakes. As Alan mentioned, you do have other options, which unfortunately aren't available for my truck. The D52 pads are the same ones fitted to almost every GM intermediate for the last 30 years, and no one has an upgraded caliper either. I did find a set of drilled-and-slotted rotors at Rockauto.com which should help a little. Good luck with your project! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

05-04-2017, 02:24 PM	#4
Jim Johnston/6022 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: delta bc-down river from mission raceway Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Re: GM 2012 sierra 3500 hd Thanks for the replies, the 2012 is my friends but i have a 2005 and it will help point me in the right direction when it needs brakes.

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