dbrannon79
I'm getting there!
Nice! on the chrome plastic piece, until you get to fully refurbish it, use some hot glue to hold the tabs area in place. that will work well and not be a pia to get off when you go to open it up again.
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2013 Escalade ESV w/ SLP TVS2300
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n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
A few weeks ago we were on a trip and while driving home the winds were high and there was really bad wind noise coming in the passenger side window. I did some searching and it’s not uncommon for foam seals inside the window trim to fail and allow wind in. This is fixable by removing the trim and applying caulk. However, my trim piece had some issues visible so I decided to just buy a new one from GM. Good thing I chose to replace it because when I removed it I found the main issue was that the piece was broken at the front corner, along with some other tabs broken off.
It is so much quieter inside now, even without strong headwinds.
While that door was apart, I thought it was a good idea to proactively replace the mirror motor and gear on that side. It took a bit to get the mirror all apart, but the instructions on the website for the parts were very helpful. The mirror folds super quick now and quieter than before. Very pleased.
One last thing I decided to do was replace the factory transmission cooler with an aftermarket 40K unit. I thought I was going to have the transmission replaced with a built unit by now, but plans haven’t worked out that way, so figured I better do this now to help keep the existing transmission alive. The installation was a bit more challenging than I expected because I had to work around the intercooler heat exchanger and its brackets, but in the end it turned out well.
I also had to deal with all 4 of the bolts that fasten the bumper ends to the fenders breaking off, but fortunately they came out by welding nuts to the broken stubs.
It is so much quieter inside now, even without strong headwinds.
While that door was apart, I thought it was a good idea to proactively replace the mirror motor and gear on that side. It took a bit to get the mirror all apart, but the instructions on the website for the parts were very helpful. The mirror folds super quick now and quieter than before. Very pleased.
One last thing I decided to do was replace the factory transmission cooler with an aftermarket 40K unit. I thought I was going to have the transmission replaced with a built unit by now, but plans haven’t worked out that way, so figured I better do this now to help keep the existing transmission alive. The installation was a bit more challenging than I expected because I had to work around the intercooler heat exchanger and its brackets, but in the end it turned out well.
I also had to deal with all 4 of the bolts that fasten the bumper ends to the fenders breaking off, but fortunately they came out by welding nuts to the broken stubs.
DieselSlug
Well-Known Member
I need to do the 40K for my 05 XL. You will love the extra space.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Time for new front brakes. I had gotten all the good out of the drilled and slotted ones that were on it when I bought it. I had been seeing other guys in a 3rd Gen Escalade Facebook group installing the 2021+ Tahoe PPV brakes on and that it was pretty much a bolt-on. Kind of pricy, but seemed like a cool upgrade for this truck…..especially once I finally get to the engine upgrades. So I pulled the trigger.
Worn out:
Old vs new. Old is a 13” rotor. New is a whopping 16 inches!! Old caliper is dual piston, which would be exciting for my GMT400s…..but now I have 6 piston calipers on this sucker!!
And look, factory GM Police Tahoes have Brembo calipers on them!
I’m using Power Stop Z37 “Top Cop” pads. Look how much bigger the pads are, too.
I also installed some braided hoses while I was at it.
I thought I was home free, but I got some bad info…..my stock wheels do NOT clear these brakes - the diameter isn’t the problem, it’s the inside face of the wheels. Well damn. I found a thread on a forum after the fact that went through the same scenario. He shared in that thread a Dorman part number for some F350 studs that go right in and have enough length for the 15mm spacers necessary to clear these calipers.
I just got it bled and took my test drive this evening. It feels smooth and stops well, though I haven’t had a chance to put it through its paces yet. Look at how they fill up these 22” wheels!
Oh, and just for funsies, I tried putting my winter wheels on. Not even close to fitting, so I’ll be trying something else before this winter.
Worn out:
Old vs new. Old is a 13” rotor. New is a whopping 16 inches!! Old caliper is dual piston, which would be exciting for my GMT400s…..but now I have 6 piston calipers on this sucker!!
And look, factory GM Police Tahoes have Brembo calipers on them!
I’m using Power Stop Z37 “Top Cop” pads. Look how much bigger the pads are, too.
I also installed some braided hoses while I was at it.
I thought I was home free, but I got some bad info…..my stock wheels do NOT clear these brakes - the diameter isn’t the problem, it’s the inside face of the wheels. Well damn. I found a thread on a forum after the fact that went through the same scenario. He shared in that thread a Dorman part number for some F350 studs that go right in and have enough length for the 15mm spacers necessary to clear these calipers.
I just got it bled and took my test drive this evening. It feels smooth and stops well, though I haven’t had a chance to put it through its paces yet. Look at how they fill up these 22” wheels!
Oh, and just for funsies, I tried putting my winter wheels on. Not even close to fitting, so I’ll be trying something else before this winter.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
A couple more pics that wouldn’t fit in the last post.
The studs have plenty of thread on them even with the 15mm spacer.
And I have 4mm of clearance between the wheel and the caliper.
The studs have plenty of thread on them even with the 15mm spacer.
And I have 4mm of clearance between the wheel and the caliper.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
I’ve been looking for some different 20” wheels to use in the winter that would clear the larger brakes. I wasn’t finding any clear information on what would definitely fit that I was willing to spend money on…..and I wasn’t really willing to guinea pig a bunch of wheels either.
I got lucky and found a set of police Tahoe steel wheels not far from me for $500 so I grabbed those. I got the tires mounted and balanced so they’re ready to go. I think I’ll put some black paint on the wheel weights, but otherwise they’re all set and there’s no doubt they’ll fit around the brakes.
I got lucky and found a set of police Tahoe steel wheels not far from me for $500 so I grabbed those. I got the tires mounted and balanced so they’re ready to go. I think I’ll put some black paint on the wheel weights, but otherwise they’re all set and there’s no doubt they’ll fit around the brakes.
BIGR
Lucky To Be Here
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Yup, DM-V2s.
dbrannon79
I'm getting there!
Now all you need is the chrome police center dome caps! put some fake LED's in various places and go for a cruise through town. see how many folks slow down, both hands on wheel, and pull over to another lane hoping you will pass them HAHA!!
My old dodge ram is solid black with a wide red strip down the middle lengthwise on the sides. back when I was in the volunteer fire dept I had mounted a full size light bar on the roof. there was another state trooper in the area that used the same model truck so as I went cruising in our town I got the same treatment (no lights were used) HAHA!!
My old dodge ram is solid black with a wide red strip down the middle lengthwise on the sides. back when I was in the volunteer fire dept I had mounted a full size light bar on the roof. there was another state trooper in the area that used the same model truck so as I went cruising in our town I got the same treatment (no lights were used) HAHA!!