Does anyone have this brake caliper upgrade?

[Alt-F4]

From what I researched on my own before looking at mods what Tower and Taz said is good info.

From what I understand (and I may be wrong here ) the extra pistons help with brake pulsing (fading?)on very long very hard braking situations.. ie... towing a heavy load down a long mountain. I plan on getting the same upgrade calipers as you have listed. I am wondering why they do not make a set for the rear also. (confused )

The stainless steel brake lines (which I'm getting) help with squishy brake peddle feel.

I was told by some old school race car builders I know that the brake pads are the most important part and I should look for high quality pads semi-metallic not organic. They also said stay away from drilled and slotted rotors as they heat up faster ? More metal= more cooling one told me. I'm not sure if all of this is accurate for the H2 but these guys are friends and I am sure they don't want me to wreck on bad brakes.

I have passed this info on in hopes I am understanding what was told to me. Also to make sure it is correct. If it isn't correct please post your thoughts.

To Taz and Tower. I had no idea you both have been going through so much stuff to do with your health. I have read many posts from Taz and remember seeing Tower post when I joined the forum. My heart goes out to both of you. I will be praying for both of you to fully recover. Taz I can relate to your daughter. My father is elderly and has had some close calls health wise. My mother died close to 15 years ago, so he has been alone. I finally made the decision to move across the country to be around should he need me. He is very stubborn (retired military) and at first rejected the help. He now has warmed up to it and is glad I'm around if only to stare at stars and talk with him at night .

[tower]

Dear H2bill and Alt-F4,

Thank you both for your kind and encouraging words, thoughts and prayers. Some times those are the only things that get me through my day.

DearTAZ,

Damn, it's good to hear from you, Man! I'm really glad you're still around. And as far as bragging goes, hell, I'm proud of your daughter too! It is uncommon these days for kids to be so devoted to their parents. You should be very proud of the way you raised her. I will PM you soon (it?s 3+ a.m. for me).

Love to all,
~t

[tower]

Cesardajr,

If more is beter, why stop at 3 piston calipers? Why not 6?

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/01/index.asp

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Hey, thanks tower and to all you other Buds that have contacted me with well wishs. It is the reason I rate this forum one of if not the
Best (with a big B) forums there is. Good old KenP checks in on me since the beginning when he took me under wing and taught me the do's and do nots of unwritten forum rules so I did not PO anyone. Well with thought Dennis also guided me along with Vegas and Klaus along with a few of the oldest members that are not on as much from over 3 years ago.

I appreciate so very much the well wishs and Prayers. It is hard to express the genuine appreciation that I feel when all the old gang as well as the newer gang that learn of my situation as well as a few more forum Buds who are battling health issues such as tower and PARAGON are going through and have been fighting the battle a long time, then the forum wishing Us all well.

I just keep on keepin on. One day at a time. Raised just a tough ole country/farmer kid tower. I will not let up on my end but, wonder at some point if one of these ailments are not going to get the best of me requardless how tough and strong I think I am. The first led to one thing then the next to another. Like a domino effect? The only thing that bothers me about it all is I'm having allot of memory laps. If it was something from way back in my life I call it up or someone jogs me and then I can pull it up. If it is something inside the last year who knows if I can pull it up? I try to write down as much as I can hoping it well get better.

Thanks for the compliments on my girls tower. Just taught them God, Family, Friends, Country, and then work hard. If priorities are correct most everything else will work out the right way.

GREATFULLY,
TAZ

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

H2bill and Alt-F4,

Thanks for Your support. It is really appreciated. Like tower friends and Prayers are all that keep me fighting after such a long battle.

Alt-F4 the steel braided lines will help allot against fading. With You pulling heavy loads and not on level roads all the time I think You are going in the right direction with braking choices. It takes just as long to change to 6 piston as it does 3 piston calipers. Part cost is more but, under Your condition I would want to make sure the rig stopped period and the cost will not be wasted by any means. Better safe than sorry. It sounds like You have some friends that are trying to help. Drilled and slotted rotors on H2 was to help in mud or dust etc. cleaning out quicker off-roading. Thinking about it solid metal seems logical for the road use while towing. You need the increased braking power for sure. Just be sure that rotors have the capabilty for air movement so rotors do not warp from lack of cooling. The H2 while on the pavement should get plenty of air to cool rotors. I would after some thought move with the solid rotors in Your situation. Do not forget tower mentioned 6 pistons for very real stopping power increase. The trick to keeping good braking is not over heating the components especially the rotor as they will warp. Then You really feel wierd stuff through the brake pedal.

Something You may consider is to see if You can buy them hardened by cryogenics or most likely have someone that can do yours. Dragon has been getting requests for rice rockets rotors to be hardened that way and just by chance we have a place in Little Rock, AR who can do it.

I know I have not said anything You have not figured out anyway but, sometime just a vote that lines up with others recomendations helps the mind.

God Speed on Your upgrade project,

TAZ

[Cesardajr]

Tower

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"I have the stock wheels and a big brake upgrade is not possible without a bigger wheel which i dont want, so has anyone used SSBC 3 piston brake calipers?"