Ever wonder just how many Truckin' cover models roll around with stock brakes? The number is quite low, hovering somewhere in the ballpark of 0-5-percent. There are many reasons to make the upgrade to more efficient braking equipment, simple cosmetics is one but in the case of this month's cover truck, performance, as well as physical appearance, were both in high-demand.
SSBC performance brake systems sent our cover truck a care package in the way of new 14-inch, vented rotors and larger three-piston calipers for the front of the Extended Cab Silverado. The upgrade will bring the fullsize Chevy to a stop quicker and safer, which is of utmost concern given the heavy, large-diameter 24-inch chrome wheels bolted onto the hubs. Braking with confidence is worth its price in gold, and fortunately, the SSBC brakes don't break the bank.
Watch as Chassis by Aaron Iha, in Covina, California, tosses out our cover truck's OEM braking system and upgrades for quicker and more reliable stopping power.
What do you see here? Probably...
What do you see here? Probably the same as what we first saw before Ben, from Chassis By Aaron Iha installed SSBC's brake kit -big truck, little rotors.
Ben began the process by unbolting...
Ben began the process by unbolting the factory caliper to make room for the new SSBC brake equipment.
With the caliper sitting on...
With the caliper sitting on the sidelines, Ben was ready to remove the tiny rotor and chuck it into the scrap bin.
With the stock rotor out of...
With the stock rotor out of the picture, not only did we get a better view of Chassis By Aaron's amazing suspension fabrication work, Ben also received a quick snapshot of just how much of a performance improvement SSBC's 14-inch rotors will make when bolted onto the Chevy's hubs.
After taking a quick look...
After taking a quick look at the empty void inside the front wheelwell, Ben quickly filled it by slipping on the larger, cross-drilled rotor.
Ben then tightened a few lug...
Ben then tightened a few lug nuts into place to secure the new rotor before installing the new caliper.