Only the real ogs will remember the cleanup and modernization of Tahiti

I like how you put the rotor on backwards to clean it. I’ll have to use that technique, you learn something every day

After doing a little digging it seems the only real difference between base Tahoe and PPV brakes are a heavier duty pad/caliper seal for heat purposes. Rotor diameter is the same on both setups so don't go crazy trying to find PPV calipers as they'll stop the same under every day driving conditions! Also don't forgot to hit that thumbs up if you want more Tahiti content ASAP!

GM Interchangeability has always been awesome. They really think things through when engineering newer components.

The next upgrade when those calipers go bad is to put 2019-2020 4 piston calipers on your Tahoe. I did this to my 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 which already had the big rotor and you do away with the caliper mounting bracket and bolt the calipers directly to the vehicle. You have to use a couple of shims in between the hub and the caliper so you get the proper spacing on the rotor to center it in the caliper. You will double your stopping power with this setup. I have shoe brakes on the rear and don't plan on changing them to disk as the front brakes do most of the stopping.

Matt reclaims hero status with back to back Tahoe vids!! Love this upgrade. Thank you much.

Matt - these videos are excellent. Thank you. I enjoy all your videos, but the Tahoe videos are more useful for me because I drive a 2001 Tahoe.

I have the exact same Tahoe you have down to the color. 85% of the upgrades you've done I've done. Thanks for everything brother.

So, I finally did this to my ‘05. Good thing I always wear my seatbelt, or I’d put myself through the windshield, it stops that good. Best bang for the buck performance mod you can do.

FYI: You should ALWAYS use Loctite on the caliper bracket bolts on GM trucks. There's a tech bulletin about it. They use a lot of thread locker from the factory, and if you ever took off original factory brakes you probably fought to get the bolts out. I did my brakes and didn't use Loctite, but I torqued the bolts to 90ft lbs. About 2 yrs later I had a caliper bolt fall out on the hwy and ended up causing a fair amount of damage. Caliper pivoted down since it only had one bolt holding it on, and it rubbed the inside of the wheel. But at 70mph, it cut the wheel open like a can opener! I'm lucky I maintained control of my truck and didn't crash it. I was able to safely guide it off the road, then I dealt with the damage which was a ripped caliper hose, a busted shock, and a severely damaged wheel and tire. I now use Loctite EVERY time I change my brakes!! 🙅‍♂️

Evening Matt, great video :-) . It still surprises some people as to how easy and substantial an upgrade something like this can be. Very much like upgrading from small front disc brakes or even from drum brakes on an early 70s GM a body like a Buick Skylark or a Pontiac LeMans with rotors and calipers (and/or spindles) off a late 70s early 80s caprice or Cadillac with the same wheel lug pattern and 13-inch rotors 😇 .

I’m headed to the junkyard today. I’m doing this upgrade. Thanks for the tips and new info. The self bleeder. The upgrade. 10/10. Thanks for this.

You can tighten the bleeder nut with an open end wrench before pulling the bleeder tube off to prevent air back feed

This video came at the perfect time. Doing the same thing, Bronxville,NY Your videos helped with my 03 Tahoe. Still looking for a TransAm GTA

Really appreciate this video. You’ve inspired and enlightened me in doing this on my O4 Yukon XL. I travel up and down a 12 mile 6% grade few times a week and at times towing a boat. I too often downshift to a lower gear to help slow to a stop but my brakes feel sluggish at times and smell warm when I’m at the bottom.

Man you started me on my tahoe 😂 I love upgrading mines. It's about the same mileage as yours and I've done a few updates mechanically and cosmetic. Even changed the carpet out. I need to do the headliner. They have a suede material 🤤

ATTENTION: You can now upgrade to the 20-22 calipers and rotors. The rotors themselves are 13.5in. The lines fit right in. The only "mod" needed is to use washers to center the caliper a little bit. It won't fit on all rim sizes, it likes the bigger ones 16+.

This has been great for me ... I have the same truck , same color , and have been doing almost the same upgrades for the last year. So indeed , Tahoe 👍

This was the first mod I did on my 03 escalade. Extremely worth it! Before, It literally felt like it wouldn't stop. After its like dropping a damn anchor

I just did this upgrade to my 03 avalanche and I got to say it's a night and day difference. Thanks so much for this video Matt 👍

I recently did this upgrade and it works great! You don't have to go larger than the 17 inch factory rims since I have those still installed. You WILL need to change your spare since the factory spare is a 16-inch rim. I hit the junkyard for an OEM matching rim with a decent tire for $30.

Also, if you are searching for these calipers in the junkyard, these also came on 05 and 06 "GMT800" GM pickups, but NOT the SUV's. Silverados and Sierra's only. Easiest way to identify for sure, is the 05 and 06 (and 07 Classic) pickups that had these 13" brakes came with drum brakes on the rear. 👍

I did this to my 2007 AWD Express van. Used the same parts. Works good.

That is awesome, thanks for the info , I was planning on buying one these kits for a lot more. I don’t do any towing but like that extra stopping power. Thank you again

After deciding that I would like my Yukon to stop a bit better - I stumbled upon this video. It’s nice to see some content coming from the same parcel of land 🏝️🗽 Being that I already have 18’s on my truck it’ll be an easy swap. Great video 😉👍

My Tahoe is just like yours , I'm head to the junk yard tomorrow,, thanks for the video , keep up the awesome content

Glad to see that you did the mod and liked it !!!!!!! I believe the minimum rim size would be 17'' and that's what i run for winter tires on my 01 Silverado. One problem that i encountered that wasn't project related was that i bought my parts rebuilt from two chain parts stores that begin with "A" and had nothing but problems with the calipers either seizing in front and one of the rears literally exploding the piston out of it's bore and taking out a rotor and pads. Long story short i replaced everything with quality NAPA parts. The other stores only give you you one set of replacement calipers for warranty even though it was within the 2 year time table. My truck will now literally put you into the dashboard now when brakes are really leaned on !!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME video as usual and i'm in CT should you need anything looked at or picked up just let me know as i travel to New Rochelle about once a month to visit my daughter who attends college there !

I have that same floor jack I bought for $100 on sale from Sears around 1984 and I still use it and it has never given me any trouble, made in Japan.

I also like to add a light layer of brake grease to the pads where the pistons touch and the bracket grips the outer pad to reduce brake noise.

17" wheels fit. Have stock 04 Z71 wheels on mine with 07 brake upgrade.

Nice to see Tahiti again. More Tahiti please👍🏻 👍🏻 Stay save. Thanks from Denmark 💚

This video was awesome brother. Now i can convince my father-in-law to upgrade for all his brake parts to the next gen tahoe for his daily driving/some haul habits👍

Tahiti is by far the most popular Tahoe on KZfaq. I love this truck , the story and history of it. She deserves the new headliner I can't wait to see that. Thanks for the content Matt !

100% doing this on my wife's 02 tahoe! Great video!

Man I'm gonna do this upgrade to my 04 Burban. Great video.

I love all of your rides. Thanks Matt

I have a fever and the only cure is more Tahoe.

Plan on using this upgrade for my wife's 03 Avalanche, its like stopping a cow right now. Thanks for the enfo.

Currently trying to build mine now. Love the Tahoe build vids.

Awesome thanks! I love my work Yukon and trying to keep her going 😊

I don’t remember when I first watched this video but from this video I went ahead and did the swap this past summer. Thanks for the vid.

Also worth looking into, I'm told 2020 silverado Rotors, calipers etc bolt right up. And easier pad install as well.

Love all of your rides bro👍👍 Great content!

Great video Matt,been wanting to do this mod, didnt even think about the wheel size being an issue until i saw how big the rotors were,guess ill need to snag some 17's.

Found my next project for mine. Thanks.

Can't believe I didn't know this..had my 04 yukon for 10 years now! this will be my next upgrade for sure

Note: a lot of times rock auto has the extreme duty police package pads marked down to like $4 dollars. Usually when the stock is low I guess it's the closeout price

Watched a few of your Tahoe videos today and will definitely being saving them for the Tahoe my wife inherited from her father.

I like the Tahoe content because I’d like to get a suburban and this gives me ideas and info on what to do

Nice upgrade. I got 05 Avalanche that I just did the brakes though. I'll have to remember this for the next time I do brakes, LOL.

I did upgrade break rotors in 2004 on my 2002 Avalanche. I think it was Bear cloth and slightly over $500 on parts. 14" rotors and caliper brackets to reuse OEM calipers. Avalanche came with vacuum buster, and OEM breaks wasn't grate. 14" upgrade was the best mod I did for the Avalanche. It saves front clip a couple times. Down side - no wheels less than 18" will feet. I'll start "hunting" on late models breaks for my 2003 Escalade.

Thank you so much for this video! 100% doing this upgrade!

LOVE TAHOE CONTENT. KEEP IT COMING

Thank for the info! I'm going to try this on my 03 1500 truck.

Just did this on my 2004 Cadillac Escalade Awd with 17 inch factory rims. I used a 2012 suburban 4wd calipers rotors and pads. I used DE1363 pads from AutoZone 18-b4919a and 18-b4918a for the calipers also from AutoZone. 55097DL for rotors also from AutoZone. Brakes on a dime spent about 400 for all the parts

Got a daily driver 2003 Z71 Tahoe. When it’s time for brakes on mine I’m going this route.... 07 and up Tahoe/Yukon’s base model came with 17’s....

Well that is consideration on upgrading on my 04 Tahoe.Thats what I like easy bolt on stuff.👍🏻

I did the upgrade too. I ordered OEM/ACDELCO parts for a 2007 Chevy Tahoe. I’m driving a 2004 Chevy Tahoe with Z71 package. I ordered the PPV rotor and pads. The calipers did not have a PPV option. NIGHT & DAY difference! Can’t wait to tow and see how that feels. Thanks for the great tutorial!

Yep. Yet another lsxmatt upgrade I'm following suit on 👍

Man I don't even own a tahoe and I watch these videos religiously because they're just informative and fun to watch lol

your tahoe is in awesome shape unlike my 05 with 226k ny rust is eating it away i'm a tahoe guy this is my first of many tahoes to come my tahoe is a tank i love this upgrade i need to do this to mine you got my sub

Good video, I have an 06 SS Silverado and those game with the same larger rotors and upgraded rotors. Lately people have been doing the 19 and newer brake upgrade, a lot bigger caliper and rotor and only needs a couple washers on caliper to work. 🍻 I now have a z71 tahoe and suburban since your videos both in the same color lol Love these trucks, been doing lots of little mods as well.

Trans Am !Trans Am!Trans Am!videos please 😁. I really enjoy the upgrade vids you do. Have you ever thought of a year later recap video of the upgrades you have done on the cars? Was it worth it or should you have gone a different route.

Excellent. I'm looking for a Tahoe right now. Problem is finding one less than 200k near me. Love the Tahoe content

Definitely doing this to my 03 Escalade!

You can change the shifter from that tahoe. You can retro fit a shifter from the 07-13 tahoe, silverado etc.

Thank you for this. Was considering a Wilwood kit for $3k. I'm not crazy about spending that kind of money on my 03' with 260k. I'm going this route.

I enjoy all this channels content, whether its the camaro or the trans am or tahiti....

Aside from me, you're the FIRST person I've seen hang the rotor outside in to clean it. then flip it around to minimize hand contact. Tip: score some old restaurant baking sheets and they'll catch everything including tools when working on anything that pours or drips.

Wagner OEX is great. Had mine on a year and no noticeable corrosion. And I'm in Sask, Canada where we have salt and snow on the roads half the year.

Hmmm...I wonder, this should be a good upgrade for my 04 silverado. Thanks! Great channel.

On my 02 Tahoe I rid the OEM breaks till it went bad like metal on metal then after I replaced it with power stop drilled and slotted rotors and pad kit for front and rear. Then after the warranty and the breaks went bad I then dropped a couple grand on Wilwoods. 6 piston big break kit for the front and 4 piston big break kit for the rear. I did this because I realized that the brakes look really small in my newer gen Tahoe wheels.

Buddy did it on his Suburban and said it made a world of difference, i have a drawer system and a ranch hand bumper on my z71 burban and the added weight has me looking for a brake upgrade too! Guess im next :D

I did the same with PowerStop drilled & slotted rotors and PowerStop powder coated calipers. You will need 17" wheels to fit over the brakes.

I have the ebay ones callahan with powder coated calipers slotted drilled rotors and stainless steel brakes lines. They are awesome.

Honestly, all the videos are great with me.

I did the same on the rear brakes on my truck. But I only did the left side a year ago. Now my daughters threw away the other caliper, piston and rotor lol I told them to help me clean and didn't pay attention. Now I have to buy 2 sets of brakes at autozone.

Thank you for the great content. just did this on my 05 Escalade with 17” rims. Every thing went easy & stops so much better.

I’m actually looking to pick up a 02-04 Tahoe or Yukon to make a bug out truck. Your videos will definitely be a help if I do this project.

How I wish I’d seen this before doing my front brakes. On the list for next time!

Don't forget junkyard videos! I love those

I gotta say I like all your videos on the Tahoe

Been waiting on this vid for awhile now. So glad to see it. I don't remember does Tahiti have hydro boost?

I have an 07 Yukon Denali and the drilled and slotted rotors from sources online are a definite upgrade! Brake fade is reduced and stops sooner/quicker.

Outstanding information.

Nice job... but ALWAYS lock the bleeder port before pulling that bleeder hose off. That way no air sucks back into the caliper. Looking forward to doing this upgrade too.

This guy is king 🤴 thank you sir 🙏🏾

Great vid mat I have a 04 yukon gona do this mod this summer I park on the street .so I gotta wait til it gets warm. Out side.but wow dint no this mod was possible.thanks. Is run 26imch rims in the summer and my lil factory set up been struggling.

I add grease to the hub before putting rotor for easy future removal. I also anti seize all of the bolts and the lug nuts.... that's a must.

2019+ Silverado and Sierra Front calipers bolt on. That’s what I plan on doing with my Sierra. The calipers are 4 pistons and the rotors are 13.5 inch. Great video btw!! Also I hear stainless brake lines make a world of difference.

Great mod. Good tip on a needed mod

Awesome channel! I recently sold both my newer cars and bought two Yukon Denali’s 05’ and 06’ gonna do this upgrade on both.

Your videos have been helpful on project Yukon xl Denali my dad and I bought before COVID for 500 bucks we have it running now. Brakes are really bad the e brake is out

I had purchased PPV heavy duty rotors from Rockauto for like $20 a side as a "Clearance" item, the hats are drilled for cooling.

Being a driver of a 99 Sierra and a 91 Trans Am I just want to see more videos on anything.

The E fans free up a decent amount more power and help MPG on the 5.3s.

My understanding is the 2019 and newer truck brakes with bolt up as well then you get the 13 1/2 inch rotors and the four piston calipers.

I can relate. I need to upgrade mine 😩 I have a 03 208k millage.

I have just did a swap on a 2002 Yukon with the LM7 motor and 4L60e tranny. Swapped the whole drive train excluding the transfer case into an 04 Suburban Z71. That thing was a nightmare, but it’s coming out okay! Your VIDZ have been highly informative. Thank you for what you do!!

My heart skipped a beat when you put that rotor on backwards 😂😂