2004.5-2005 Duramax Brakes

Top Of The Hill - Now What?
You've crested that big hill and need to start thinking about slowing down. What do you do? Ride your brakes and hope they don't overheat? Downshift and over-rev your engine? Look for a runaway truck ramp?

Don't Get Pushed Around!
When you've got a heavy load behind your truck and steep downhill grades to deal with, instead of feeling in control you can sometimes feel helpless. Under those conditions, things can happen in a hurry. Not anymore. The new, all-electronic Banks Brake offers total safety and a whole lot more.

How Does The Banks Brake Work?
It works by modulating systems already found on the vehicle with no mechanical additions. And its level of braking power and intensity is completely user-selectable at the turn of a switch. It's extremely easy to install, even easier to use.

At Banks, we believe there's no such thing as having too much braking power. Upgrade to a Banks iDash DataMonster and add user-selectable downhill speed, plus so much more!

• World's First All-Electronic Braking System
• Plug-n-play install
• No cutting or welding
• More effective braking than is possible with a simple valve assembly
• All-electronic
• Plug-and-play
• There's nothing else like it in the world!
• Speed reduction up to six times better than the competition
• Upgrade to a Banks iDash DataMonster or SuperGauge to add user-selectable downhill speed and monitoring

Emissions Compliant: D-161-91

US Patent #6,652,414 B1

FAST BRAKE

Towing a heavy load and dealing with steep downhill grades can be a scary proposition. Under those conditions, things can happen in a big hurry. At Banks, we believe that there’s no such thing as having too much braking power. If you’ve been in a situation where you’ve needed to pull up on the reins on your truck and trailer quickly, we think you’ll agree.

What’s at Stake. Safety is and ought to be the number one concern when you’re behind the wheel of your truck. At minimum, you want to protect your valuable property. But what we’re really talking about is protecting your very life, the lives of your passengers, and even the lives of those in the vehicles around you potentially. When you need to slow down or stop in a hurry, do you have the real-time braking power and control necessary for true peace-of-mind? Well, Banks engineers have designed a most elegant — and affordable — solution.

Slow In A Hurry. Our Banks Brake delivers exactly what you need? firm control over your truck and trailer’s downhill momentum and the ability to pull up quickly if the need arises. With its easy-to-use switch control, you set the braking intensity and Banks Brake does all the rest. Your desired downhill pace is achieved and your service brakes stay cool and at the ready should conditions call for their supplemental use. Most important of all, you can rest assured and enjoy the hilly country rather than fear it.

Only Banks. Banks Brake is truly in a league of its own. By delivering enough stopping power to bring your truck to an absolute crawl — intelligently and automatically — only Banks puts safety and peace-of-mind back on your side. The next time you crest a big hill with your truck and trailer, make sure you’ve got the Banks Brake riding shotgun.

Upgrade the switch to a Banks iDash and you add user-selectable downhill speed (25-75 mph) which is automatically maintained by the SpeedBrake, plus so much more!

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The World's First All-Electronic Braking System. A revolutionary approach to exhaust braking, Banks' patented* new SpeedBrake does what no brake has done before. The world's first all-electronic braking system, SpeedBrake achieves maximum braking power by intelligently modulating systems already found on the truck. SpeedBrake manipulates the variable geometry turbine vanes in concert with deliberate gear selection and torque converter clutch application to deliver not just total hill-taming stopping power but also peace of mind. Hands (and feet) free, and totally automatic, SpeedBrake lets you set your desired downhill speed and it does all the rest.

*U.S. PATENT NUMBERS: 6,652,414 B1 & 6,152,853

PLEASE NOTE: The Banks SpeedBrake must be used with an iDash DataMonster or SuperGauge (NOT INCLUDED). If you do not want to use the Bank iDash then check out our SpeedBrake with switch #55447.

FEATURES & BENEFITS: More effective braking than is possible with a simple valve assembly. Operating modes ON (Maximum braking: High, Med and Low strength settings), SPEED CONTROL (Maintains pre-selected target speed. Easy touch-screen control). Displays vehicle speed, current braking effort (relating to vane position), trans temp, engine coolant temp and much more. OBDII scan tool capability (reads/interprets/clears codes). System Status Indicator with on-screen alerts (excessive coolant or trans temps, for example). Easy, clean install (all-electronic design requires only a few simple underhood connections), no modifications to the exhaust system are needed. In testing, dramatically outperformed all competitive products in basic braking function (and nobody but Banks has anything like a Speed Control Mode!)

• World's First All-Electronic Braking System
• Plug-n-play install
• No cutting or welding
• More effective braking than is possible with a simple valve assembly
• Cuts downhill speed up to 78%
• All automatic user-selectable speed
• Requires Banks iDash DataMonster or SuperGauge (NOT INCLUDED)
• To use without iDash, see SpeedBrake with switch #55447

Emissions Compliant: D-161-91

US Patent #6,652,414 B1

A NEW ERA IN EXHAUST BRAKING

DOWNHILL CRUISE CONTROL
Imagine setting your "comfort zone" and cutting downhill speed by nearly 80% without even touching the brake pedal, keeping your brakes cool and ready for emergencies should they arise. The SpeedBrake increases the stopping power of your truck and extends the service life of your brakes, and does so while maintaining your sanity.

AREN'T EXHAUST BRAKES SUPPOSE TO SLOW YOU DOWN?
That's what we thought too, but the other products on the market provide inadequate braking power and actually allow your speed to increase as you plummet faster and faster downhill. With the competition's poor performing product, you are forced to use your truck's brakes and manually shift your transmission in an effort to gain lost confidence.

NOT YOUR FATHER'S BRAKE.
The SpeedBrake is an all-electronic mastermind of braking technology. Plug-in connection makes for a clean, simple installation without cutting or tapping into vital wire harnesses. There's no crawling under the truck to cut up your exhaust system and no mechanical "adjustments" necessary to ensure its function. SpeedBrake uses the truck's own components to give you the safety you need when towing, so there are no added mechanical parts to second guess.

LIKE NO OTHER!
With the SpeedBrake there's no competition and no compromise. This smart device becomes an active component of your vehicle, constantly monitoring and adjusting systems to achieve the speed setting you command. With its patented technology the SpeedBrake controls your transmission's shifting, locks and unlocks the torque converter and infinitely varies the VG turbo's vanes to hold your set speed and maximize stopping performance to ensure that you have the safety and confidence for the long haul. Watch it all happen as the Banks iDash keeps you informed by displaying important parameters and on-screen alerts you set. And... it's also an OBD-II scan tool. - Now That's Smart!

OK, Test Time!

Two of Banks’ most experienced — and daring — Test Group engineers conducted the braking tests in a Chevrolet Silverado with a heavy trailer on a steep 6.16% grade.

The idea was to test the truck in Stock form, then repeat the procedure with a PacBrake, a BD brake, the Banks SpeedBrake in AUTO mode and then in the MANUAL mode. With the Silverado in Drive (Tow/Haul mode active), they approached the crest of the hill at 55 mph, lifted the foot off the pedal and held on!

The World's First All-Electronic Braking System. A revolutionary approach to exhaust braking, Banks patented new SpeedBrake does what no brake has done before. The world's first all-electronic braking system, SpeedBrake achieves maximum braking power by intelligently modulating systems already found on the truck. SpeedBrake manipulates the variable geometry turbine vanes in concert with deliberate gear selection and torque converter clutch application to deliver not just total hill-taming stopping power but also peace of mind. Hands (and feet) free, and totally automatic, SpeedBrake lets you set your desired downhill speed and it does all the rest.

The Banks SpeedBrake must be used with a Banks iDash (included). If you do not want to use the Banks iDash then check out our Banks Brake P/N 55447. More effective braking than is possible with a simple valve assembly. Operating modes On (Maximum braking: High, Med, and Low strength settings). Speed Control (Maintains pre-selected target speed. Easy gauge based control). Displays vehicle speed, current braking effort (relating to vane position), trans temp, engine coolant temp, and much more. OBDII scan tool capability (reads/interprets/clears codes). System Status Indicator with on-screen alerts (excessive coolant or trans temps, for example). Easy, clean install (all-electronic design requires only a few simple underhood connections), no modifications to the exhaust system are needed. In testing, dramatically outperformed all competitive products in basic braking function (and nobody but Banks has anything like a Speed Control Mode!)

• World's First All-Electronic Braking System
• All automatic user-selectable downhill cruise control
• Cuts downhill speed up to 78 percent
• Plug-n-play install
• No cutting or welding
• More effective braking than is possible with a simple valve assembly
• All automatic user-selectable speed
• Includes Banks iDash SuperGauge

Emissions Compliant: D-161-91

US Patent #6,652,414 B1

A NEW ERA IN EXHAUST BRAKING .

DOWNHILL CRUISE CONTROL.

Imagine setting your "comfort zone" and cutting downhill speed by nearly 80% without even touching the brake pedal, keeping your brakes cool, and ready for emergencies should they arise. The SpeedBrake increases the stopping power of your truck and extends the service life of your brakes, and does so while maintaining your sanity.

AREN'T EXHAUST BRAKES SUPPOSE TO SLOW YOU DOWN?

That's what we thought too, but the other products on the market provide inadequate braking power and actually allow your speed to increase as you plummet faster and faster downhill. With the competition's poor performing product, you are forced to use your truck's brakes and manually shift your transmission in an effort to gain lost confidence.

NOT YOUR FATHER'S BRAKE.

The SpeedBrake is an all-electronic mastermind of braking technology. Plug-in connection makes for a clean, simple installation without cutting or tapping into vital wire harnesses. There's no crawling under the truck to cut up your exhaust system and no mechanical "adjustments" necessary to ensure its function. SpeedBrake uses the truck's own components to give you the safety you need when towing, so there are no added mechanical parts to second guess.

LIKE NO OTHER!

With the SpeedBrake there's no competition and no compromise. This smart device becomes an active component of your vehicle, constantly monitoring and adjusting systems to achieve the speed setting you command. With its patented technology, the SpeedBrake controls your transmission's shifting, locks and unlocks the torque converter, and infinitely varies the VG turbo's vanes to hold your set speed and maximize stopping performance to ensure that you have safety and confidence for the long haul. Watch it all happen as the Banks iDash keeps you informed by displaying important parameters and on-screen alerts you set. And... it's also an OBD-II scan tool. - Now That's Smart!

The World's First All-Electronic Braking System. A revolutionary approach to exhaust braking, Banks patented new SpeedBrake does what no brake has done before. The world's first all-electronic braking system, SpeedBrake achieves maximum braking power by intelligently modulating systems already found on the truck. SpeedBrake manipulates the variable geometry turbine vanes in concert with deliberate gear selection and torque converter clutch application to deliver not just total hill-taming stopping power but also peace of mind. Hands (and feet) free, and totally automatic, SpeedBrake lets you set your desired downhill speed and it does all the rest.

The Banks SpeedBrake must be used with a Banks iDash (included). If you do not want to use the Banks iDash then check out our Banks Brake P/N 55447. More effective braking than is possible with a simple valve assembly. Operating modes On (Maximum braking: High, Med and Low strength settings). Speed Control (Maintains pre-selected target speed. Easy gauge based control). Displays vehicle speed, current braking effort (relating to vane position), trans temp, engine coolant temp and much more. OBDII scan tool capability (reads/interprets/clears codes). System Status Indicator with on-screen alerts (excessive coolant or trans temps, for example). Easy, clean install (all-electronic design requires only a few simple underhood connections), no modifications to the exhaust system are needed. In testing, dramatically outperformed all competitive products in basic braking function (and nobody but Banks has anything like a Speed Control Mode!)

• World's First All-Electronic Braking System
• All automatic user-selectable downhill cruise control
• Cuts downhill speed up to 78 percent
• Plug-n-play install
• No cutting or welding
• More effective braking than is possible with a simple valve assembly
• All automatic user-selectable speed
• Includes Banks iDash DataMonster

Emissions Compliant: D-161-91

US Patent #6,652,414 B1

A NEW ERA IN EXHAUST BRAKING .

DOWNHILL CRUISE CONTROL.

Imagine setting your "comfort zone" and cutting downhill speed by nearly 80% without even touching the brake pedal, keeping your brakes cool and ready for emergencies should they arise. The SpeedBrake increases the stopping power of your truck and extends the service life of your brakes, and does so while maintaining your sanity.

AREN'T EXHAUST BRAKES SUPPOSE TO SLOW YOU DOWN?

That's what we thought too, but the other products on the market provide inadequate braking power and actually allow your speed to increase as you plummet faster and faster downhill. With the competition's poor performing product, you are forced to use your truck's brakes and manually shift your transmission in an effort to gain lost confidence.

NOT YOUR FATHER'S BRAKE.

The SpeedBrake is an all-electronic mastermind of braking technology. Plug-in connection makes for a clean, simple installation without cutting or tapping into vital wire harnesses. There's no crawling under the truck to cut up your exhaust system and no mechanical "adjustments" necessary to ensure its function. SpeedBrake uses the truck's own components to give you the safety you need when towing, so there are no added mechanical parts to second guess.

LIKE NO OTHER!

With the SpeedBrake there's no competition and no compromise. This smart device becomes an active component of your vehicle, constantly monitoring and adjusting systems to achieve the speed setting you command. With its patented technology the SpeedBrake controls your transmission's shifting, locks and unlocks the torque converter and infinitely varies the VG turbo's vanes to hold your set speed and maximize stopping performance to ensure that you have the safety and confidence for the long haul. Watch it all happen as the Banks iDash keeps you informed by displaying important parameters and on-screen alerts you set. And... it's also an OBD-II scan tool. - Now That's Smart!

REAR "DIRECT FIT" CALIPER UPGRADE KIT, 1999-2006 GMC AND CHEVROLET ¾ AND 1 TON TRUCKS

This Made in the USA kit contains all the parts you need to upgrade your 1999-2006 GMC/CHEVROLET ¾ - 1 Ton truck to new light-weight, tri-power Aluminum calipers. Manufactured from quality materials, these caliper upgrade kits are designed to bolt directly onto your stock axle and provide you with the performance and durability you expect from a modern brake system. Please consult the wheel fitment diagram to confirm clearances and contact our customer service/technical support at 1-716-775-6700   with any questions.

Kit features

• Made in the USA
• All hardware included
• Tri-Power, light-weight 3 piston Aluminum calipers
• Calipers are finished with a clear anodized coat
• HD square cut seals
• Caliper Dust seals ( D.O.T. design)
• Includes banjo bolts and copper washers
• Semi-metallic brake pads
• Bolts to stock spindles
• Simple instructions for bolt-on installation
• Optional Caliper powder coat colors available (Red, Black)
• **Note: Must be used with stock sized rotors

Product Description

Made in the USA, this kit by SSBC is a Tri-power Aluminum caliper upgrade kit. The direct bolt on design is ideal to upgrade your 1999-2006 GMC/CHEVROLET ¾ - 1 Ton truck  from bulky cast calipers, to lightweight Aluminum calipers. You'll get better performance with a factory look.

The upgraded calipers give modern braking capability in a compact design.  Premium quality calipers are coated for ultimate corrosion resistance. Easy to read instructions make this kit one of the best on the market!

SSBC-USA designs and manufactures high-quality brake components and systems for a wide range of vehicles.  Kits come complete and are designed for simple bolt-on installation.  SSBC aftermarket products provide improved stopping power and fit into stock rims while maintaining the original look and appearance.  No modifications required.

REAR "DIRECT FIT" CALIPER UPGRADE KIT, 1999-2006 GMC AND CHEVROLET ¾ AND 1 TON TRUCKS

This Made in the USA kit contains all the parts you need to upgrade your 1999-2006 GMC/CHEVROLET ¾ - 1 Ton truck to new light-weight, tri-power Aluminum calipers. Manufactured from quality materials, these caliper upgrade kits are designed to bolt directly onto your stock axle and provide you with the performance and durability you expect from a modern brake system. Please consult the wheel fitment diagram to confirm clearances and contact our customer service/technical support at 1-716-775-6700   with any questions.

Kit features

• Made in the USA
• All hardware included
• Tri-Power, light-weight 3 piston Aluminum calipers
• Calipers are finished with a clear anodized coat
• HD square cut seals
• Caliper Dust seals ( D.O.T. design)
• Includes banjo bolts and copper washers
• Semi-metallic brake pads
• Bolts to stock spindles
• Simple instructions for bolt-on installation
• Optional Caliper powder coat colors available (Red, Black)
• **Note: Must be used with stock sized rotors

Product Description

Made in the USA, this kit by SSBC is a Tri-power Aluminum caliper upgrade kit. The direct bolt on design is ideal to upgrade your 1999-2006 GMC/CHEVROLET ¾ - 1 Ton truck  from bulky cast calipers, to lightweight Aluminum calipers. You'll get better performance with a factory look.

The upgraded calipers give modern braking capability in a compact design.  Premium quality calipers are coated for ultimate corrosion resistance. Easy to read instructions make this kit one of the best on the market!

SSBC-USA designs and manufactures high-quality brake components and systems for a wide range of vehicles.  Kits come complete and are designed for simple bolt-on installation.  SSBC aftermarket products provide improved stopping power and fit into stock rims while maintaining the original look and appearance.  No modifications required.

Wilwood’s Tactical Extreme TX6R Big Brake kits are ultimate in braking performance for Truck, SUV and Armored Vehicles. Using TX6R radial mount six-piston calipers and massive 15.00” to 16.00” GT-60 directional vane Spec-37 alloy rotors, these kits deliver consistent stopping power and extreme duty durability under sustained high heat with this ready to bolt-on kit. The calipers are volume matched for compatibility with original equipment power brake system output. Kits include radial mount caliper brackets, and all the necessary hardware to complete the installation. Braided stainless steel flex lines will need to be purchased for some applications.

Wilwood’s Tactical Extreme TX6R Big Brake kits are ultimate in braking performance for Truck, SUV and Armored Vehicles. Using TX6R radial mount six-piston calipers and massive 15.00” to 16.00” GT-60 directional vane Spec-37 alloy rotors, these kits deliver consistent stopping power and extreme duty durability under sustained high heat with this ready to bolt-on kit. The calipers are volume matched for compatibility with original equipment power brake system output. Kits include radial mount caliper brackets, and all the necessary hardware to complete the installation. Braided stainless steel flex lines will need to be purchased for some applications.

Wilwood’s Tactical Extreme TX6R Big Brake kits are ultimate in braking performance for Truck, SUV and Armored Vehicles. Using TX6R radial mount six-piston calipers and massive 15.00” to 16.00” GT-60 directional vane Spec-37 alloy rotors, these kits deliver consistent stopping power and extreme duty durability under sustained high heat with this ready to bolt-on kit. The calipers are volume matched for compatibility with original equipment power brake system output. Kits include radial mount caliper brackets, and all the necessary hardware to complete the installation. Braided stainless steel flex lines will need to be purchased for some applications.

Wilwood’s Tactical Extreme TX6R Big Brake kits are ultimate in braking performance for Truck, SUV and Armored Vehicles. Using TX6R radial mount six-piston calipers and massive 15.00” to 16.00” GT-60 directional vane Spec-37 alloy rotors, these kits deliver consistent stopping power and extreme duty durability under sustained high heat with this ready to bolt-on kit. The calipers are volume matched for compatibility with original equipment power brake system output. Kits include radial mount caliper brackets, and all the necessary hardware to complete the installation. Braided stainless steel flex lines will need to be purchased for some applications.

Wilwood’s Tactical Extreme TX6R Big Brake kits are ultimate in braking performance for Truck, SUV and Armored Vehicles. Using TX6R radial mount six-piston calipers and massive 15.00” to 16.00” GT-60 directional vane Spec-37 alloy rotors, these kits deliver consistent stopping power and extreme duty durability under sustained high heat with this ready to bolt-on kit. The calipers are volume matched for compatibility with original equipment power brake system output. Kits include radial mount caliper brackets, and all the necessary hardware to complete the installation. Braided stainless steel flex lines will need to be purchased for some applications.

Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic formula offers extreme braking performance that is designed for trucks or 4x4s.
Dust-free braking performance.
Premium stainless steel shims provide better heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking.
Drilled & Slotted performance rotors for maximum cooling.
Rotors (except for hub assemblies) are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
Includes ceramic brake lubricant and premium stainless steel hardware kit.

Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic formula offers extreme braking performance that is designed for trucks or 4x4s.
Dust-free braking performance.
Premium stainless steel shims provide better heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking.
Drilled & Slotted performance rotors for maximum cooling.
Rotors (except for hub assemblies) are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
Includes ceramic brake lubricant and premium stainless steel hardware kit.

Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic formula offers extreme braking performance that is designed for trucks or 4x4s.
Dust-free braking performance.
Premium stainless steel shims provide better heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking.
Drilled & Slotted performance rotors for maximum cooling.
Rotors (except for hub assemblies) are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
Includes ceramic brake lubricant and premium stainless steel hardware kit.

Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic formula offers extreme braking performance that is designed for trucks or 4x4s.
Dust-free braking performance.
Premium stainless steel shims provide better heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking.
Drilled & Slotted performance rotors for maximum cooling.
Rotors (except for hub assemblies) are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
Includes ceramic brake lubricant and premium stainless steel hardware kit.

Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic formula offers extreme braking performance that is designed for trucks or 4x4s.
Dust-free braking performance.
Premium stainless steel shims provide better heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking.
Drilled & Slotted performance rotors for maximum cooling.
Rotors (except for hub assemblies) are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
Includes ceramic brake lubricant and premium stainless steel hardware kit.

Z36 Carbon-Fiber Ceramic formula offers extreme braking performance that is designed for trucks or 4x4s.
Dust-free braking performance.
Premium stainless steel shims provide better heat dissipation & virtually noise-free braking.
Drilled & Slotted performance rotors for maximum cooling.
Rotors (except for hub assemblies) are zinc plated for maximum protection against rust.
Includes ceramic brake lubricant and premium stainless steel hardware kit.