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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Ok...i ordered a lift kit,new wheels,and tires im wantin to upgrade my brakes, calipers, and discs both for style and functionality so any ideas will be helpful....hopefully maybe a kit that cover all four positions... Its a 01 model lt 4x4
 
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check jc whitney
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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If you want them to work better you should look into a hydroboost swap.
 
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How about upgrading them to a set of EBC brakes.

EBC Full Pads and Rotors Package
 
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If you want them to work better you should look into a hydroboost swap.
thats the first i ever heard of a s10 hydroboost swap. how does that work? i would guess astrovan set up?
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Any ideas on the brand of Powerstop...i can get four cross drilled an slotted rotors and complete brake set or ceramic for like 300 bucks..free shipping from jc whitney...also are factory calipers ok or should i upgrade them too
 
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I've seen the hydro boost from an h3 used a couple times not sure on other options off the top of my head. A lot of the v8 swap guys do it.
 
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I've seen the hydro boost from an h3 used a couple times not sure on other options off the top of my head. A lot of the v8 swap guys do it.

I've heard a bunch of the SAS guys talk about hydroboost, also.
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Yeah I meant to add that as well lol! Thanks for adding that since I was special and forgot!
 
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I just did the cad/cam on a pair of adapters for C5 zo6 calipers and rotors Might go into production with a dozen or so pairs. Also doing some for 13 3/4 rotors which needs 18" wheels. Seems to be a popular mod.
 



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