2007 GMC Yukon Buildup - SSBC Tri-Power Brakes

Last month we showed you the steps necessary to break the mold of a stock Yukon found in every grocery store parking lot, school drop-off zone, and soccer field. Those steps included bolting on a Belltech lowering kit, adding big Belltech sway bars, new 22-inch Akuza wheels and Toyo tires, adding some much-needed ponies with an Airaid intake, Poweraid throttle-body spacer, and Bully Dog tuner. Consider those the custom basics and a great starting point for a ride worthy of an enthusiast.

This month, we're taking the '07 Yukon to the next level with new exterior styling and better braking needed for the larger wheels and tires. Mark Barbee handled the photography for us as the Yukon received new LED taillights and D-pillar lights from IPCW and the factory plastic grille was swapped in favor of a mesh insert from T-Rex. After driving the Yukon around on the new 22-inch wheels, the brakes didn't have the same strong bite as they did from the factory-and we're not willing to take any risks on safety. Stopping chores were upgraded thanks to an SSBC big brake kit for the front and rear.

Just like we did last month, we ordered all of our parts from Stylin' Trucks, and our parts arrived fast and ready to be installed. Not all body mods require cash, as you can see in the after photo, the body trim was also eliminated thanks to a heat gun, fishing line, and some patience. It didn't take much to add some flair to the Yukon, but the small additions further separated it from the crowd of mundane, boring SUVs.

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After installing the 22-inch wheels/tires, it only took a couple of days for us to realize the Yukon was going to need bigger brakes. Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation (SSBC) continues to build brake components at the highest standard in the business and after visiting their website, we found the perfect upgrade for our Yukon. SSBS's Tri-Power brake system features 14-inch rotors with three-piston aluminum calipers. All mounting hardware, both for the front and rear was included.
After installing the 22-inch wheels/tires, it only took a couple of days for us to realize
First, we lifted up our '07 Yukon, removed all four wheels, and began disassembly. This included disconnecting the ABS sensor, removing the caliper and caliper mounting bracket from the spindle, and pulling the brake rotor free.
First, we lifted up our '07 Yukon, removed all four wheels, and began disassembly. This in
We then disconnected the stock brake line and capped it. Using the supplied hardware, the new rotor was slid into place, the caliper mounting bracket was bolted on, and the aluminum three-piston caliper installed.
We then disconnected the stock brake line and capped it. Using the supplied hardware, the

As a bonus to this kit, the new big brakes came with stainless steel brake lines that will not expand during extreme heat cycles and constant braking—increasing the performance of the new brakes and making the Yukon safer.
As a bonus to this kit, the new big brakes came with stainless steel brake lines that will
Out back, we performed the brake swap in the same fashion as the front, with the exception of trimming the stock dust cover to clear the new SSBC calipers. A pair of tin snips did the trick. Lastly, we bled the SSBC brakes. This is a vital step in brake performance.
Out back, we performed the brake swap in the same fashion as the front, with the exception
After a break-in cycle, the new SSBC brakes looked and performed incredibly. Now it was time to add some simple bolt-on styling to our Yukon.
After a break-in cycle, the new SSBC brakes looked and performed incredibly. Now it was ti