Front and Rear Disc Brakes for GMT400 Trucks

WORDS BY CHRIS HAMILTON

PHOTOS BY JOSH FREEMAN

LET’S FACE IT: These trucks have a perfect wheelbase, amazing body styling and, when they were new in the ’90s, a reliable and strong factory drivetrain. Unfortunately, today’s standard of technological improvements and engineering advancements have outclassed the GMT400 platform. But thanks to abundant aftermarket options now available and all the newly manufactured metal parts, these old workhorses can be easily upgraded into cornercarving tire shredders. Big engines, coilover suspensions and even fuel systems can be swapped out for modern day replacements, but the one thing people constantly ignore is the braking system on these old trucks. If you add more power, bigger wheels and more weight, you must replace the factory stopping stuff. It’s easier and cheaper than you think-we promise!