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Offline krittergitter1

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Brakes upgrade
« on: March 13, 2022, 10:42:27 AM »
Has anyone upgraded the standard tracker / sidekick brakes to the sidekick sport brakes that are bigger. If so what all needs to be changed and did you encounter issues with the swap

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Re: Brakes upgrade
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2022, 06:16:05 PM »
I have been looking into the brake upgrade options as well.  Do you have a 4 dr or 2 dr?  I have actually been looking at upgrading to XL7 brakes, but that is just because I have one for parts.  One thing for sure, with Sport or XL7 brakes, you will need to upgrade to 16" wheels.
1995 Sidekick JLX
16v 5 spd, milled head, LROR Stage 2 clutch
2" Spacer lift, XL7 rear springs,  2nd Gen front springs, W-Body GM Struts on front
OEM ROOF RACK!!!

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Re: Brakes upgrade
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2022, 07:14:01 PM »
I have a 2 door tintop. Yes you 16” wheels on the front unless you add wheel spacers.

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Re: Brakes upgrade
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2022, 06:51:01 PM »
In your case, you can just upgrade to 4 dr front brakes.  Not positive what all is involved, but you would get a larger vented rotor and I think a bigger caliper.  I believe the rear drum brakes are also larger.
1995 Sidekick JLX
16v 5 spd, milled head, LROR Stage 2 clutch
2" Spacer lift, XL7 rear springs,  2nd Gen front springs, W-Body GM Struts on front
OEM ROOF RACK!!!

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Re: Brakes upgrade
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2022, 09:00:23 AM »
+1 on this.... :)  -Eric

In your case, you can just upgrade to 4 dr front brakes.  Not positive what all is involved, but you would get a larger vented rotor and I think a bigger caliper.  I believe the rear drum brakes are also larger.
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