2001 Big Brake Upgrade
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2001 Big Brake Upgrade
Hey802Dieselcrew here. Today I completed my video of upgrading my 2001 2500 to2005 2500 style front brakes for any interested ill hyperlink my page. It was avery easy upgrade for an DIY dude out there. The detail portion of my videohighlights all of the part numbers of locally sourced parts.
Why:
Discs are at least 1" bigger
Calipers are an upgraded design
Cost was cheap as these are OEM parts ($290) after core return
Offset of the caliper brackets are the same so everything stays true
Bigger is always better
Instagram: 802DieselCrew1985 for pics
Youtube channel: 802DieselCrew - im not allowed to hyperlink it but I also havea tool box tour and a few other things
In the not too far future I will be doing videos on: rear 2005 brake upgrade,long arm kit, Ball joint and hub replacement, Full stainless steel brake linesand much more.
Any questions email me any time
Why:
Discs are at least 1" bigger
Calipers are an upgraded design
Cost was cheap as these are OEM parts ($290) after core return
Offset of the caliper brackets are the same so everything stays true
Bigger is always better
Instagram: 802DieselCrew1985 for pics
Youtube channel: 802DieselCrew - im not allowed to hyperlink it but I also havea tool box tour and a few other things
In the not too far future I will be doing videos on: rear 2005 brake upgrade,long arm kit, Ball joint and hub replacement, Full stainless steel brake linesand much more.
Any questions email me any time
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nothingbutdarts (04-13-2017)
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Very cool--thanks for taking the time to do the video and take pics!
When I get home tonight I'll definitely take a look. I haven't done the front brake upgrade yet, but I keep thinking about it from time to time.
Mike
When I get home tonight I'll definitely take a look. I haven't done the front brake upgrade yet, but I keep thinking about it from time to time.
Mike
#3
Registered User
Nice video! Thanks!
Question: Can I perform this upgrade on my 1999 truck ? (Described in my sig). I think I heard you state that in your video
I thought there was some difference with the DANA 60 axles on my year and older that prevented this upgrade from happening.
I would love some improved braking!
Thanks again,
Matt
Question: Can I perform this upgrade on my 1999 truck ? (Described in my sig). I think I heard you state that in your video
I thought there was some difference with the DANA 60 axles on my year and older that prevented this upgrade from happening.
I would love some improved braking!
Thanks again,
Matt
#4
Registered User
Nice video! Thanks!
Question: Can I perform this upgrade on my 1999 truck ? (Described in my sig). I think I heard you state that in your video
I thought there was some difference with the DANA 60 axles on my year and older that prevented this upgrade from happening.
I would love some improved braking!
Thanks again,
Matt
Question: Can I perform this upgrade on my 1999 truck ? (Described in my sig). I think I heard you state that in your video
I thought there was some difference with the DANA 60 axles on my year and older that prevented this upgrade from happening.
I would love some improved braking!
Thanks again,
Matt
#6
Registered User
the video seems to say:
-buy 2005 brackets/calipers/pads/rotors,
install them & bleed the calipers, and you should be good to go.
thats great, because my 2001 prolly needs brakes anyways, may as well upgrade.
the Part numbers may be in this thread:
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...e-rear-270292/
#7
Registered User
99 and older trucks had a different version of the front Dana 60, which used different end yokes, ball joints and knuckles, and aren't interchangeable with the 00 and newer stuff. Too bad because the 2000 trucks had a lot more stopping power than the older ones. I'd love to have 2000 brakes up front and keep drums in the rear, but I don't want to go to the hassle of upgrading the whole front axle.
The one ton wheel cylinders are a direct replacement and have a slightly larger bore for more braking effort. The front pads and rear shoes will wear at the same rate.
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#8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTjmZb6Tn4
the video seems to say:
-buy 2005 brackets/calipers/pads/rotors,
install them & bleed the calipers, and you should be good to go.
thats great, because my 2001 prolly needs brakes anyways, may as well upgrade.
the Part numbers may be in this thread:
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...e-rear-270292/
the video seems to say:
-buy 2005 brackets/calipers/pads/rotors,
install them & bleed the calipers, and you should be good to go.
thats great, because my 2001 prolly needs brakes anyways, may as well upgrade.
the Part numbers may be in this thread:
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...e-rear-270292/
#9
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my truck is a REAL farm truck, and the tire's date stamp last digit is "7" which means my tires are ~10 years old. they have good tread & great dry rot
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