Is the spool mount k-member worth modifying/reinforcing and what should I change on the suspension brakes?

You may have to go to 15" wheels to use the 11 3/4 rotors.

i'll add to this not all 15" rims fit either!

you'll definitely need to go to 15 for the bigger brakes though.

You absolutely need 15” rims to run the 11 3/4” rotors, minimum.

I seem to recall there are some reproduction 15” wheels out there that have issues with caliper clearance too.