D.Wiggs

Who makes the "best" (i.e., most stopping power) brake upgrade for my truck.

I am ineterested in total brake system upgrade, but would setting for new pads IF that will actually make a difference.

Thanks guys!

cbrahs

Wiggs, If I recall correctly (and that may be a stretch!!) I remember reading somewhere that Stainless Steel Brake Co. makes upgraded stuff for our trucks.

welcome back!

TonyB

Have you tried cross drilled or slotted rotors?

I used these rotors on a dakota we had a few years ago and similar rotors on my previous F150. Absolutely loved them! Linear pedal feel; no brake fade; ended warped rotors during hilly/switchback towing. I'll be putting them on my '06 when the time comes!

HTH

Tony

cbrahs

I don't see anything newer than 04 on their site. will the 04 fit the newer 06 & 07?

tauberson

I remember reading that if you tow, you want to stay away from cross drilled rotors.

jlibert

taken from a post at dtw.....

"I just added cross drilled & slotted rotors (stock size) from Rotorworks at all 4 corners with EBC Mean Green pads. I also installed stainless steel lines up front and out back from EGR Performance Brakes. I felt an immediate difference in the way the brake pedal feels, much firmer and no more fade. Total for everything, with shipping, was around $775. Well worth it IMHO. Plus everything looks really good, too."

found this link too.
http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/2...rake-pads.aspx

another one...
http://www.puredieselpower.com/catal...-c-29_116.html

cbrahs

why would that be?

Don M

Trash the rubbr line for certain. We use teflon/stainless wrapped lines in place of the rubber stuff on cars. The pedal feels somewhat firmer with just these.

JD Dearden

Just take those big stupid wheels off and it will stop great. But seriously though it could just be that your pinky toe still needs rehab.

ptgarcia

Slotted are okay, but I'd shy from cross-drilled. They are more susceptible to cracking. But I'm not sure adding slotted rotors would make a big enough difference to be worth it. I'd like to see a kit that comes with new calipers also.

According to Pull U 2 those EBC pads work well, but he said they are noisy (squeek). Braided steel lines are a good idea, also.

tauberson

PTGarcia said it for me. Mind you that is what had read on some of the manufactures web sites.

Need95-00CTD

SSBC is located right in my town...I know they make parts for the Chevy's and GMC's because they're shop truck is a Duramax...I've raced the owner a few times, saw him at the raceway this past weekend and he recognized me, he said he's running about 650 to the wheels in that truck, all I know is it'll beat me anytime, but at 10x the cost!

SSBC has some amazing products, I just wished they'd make something for the 94-98 trucks so I could throw some on as a "Test Bed..."

TonyB

That's true if you just drill holes. These rotors have the holes chamfered to relieve the hole stress; that eliminates the cracking issue.

I had the rotors for 60k before I sold the truck and a buddy has them on for ~120k with no issues.

Tony

ptgarcia

Chamfering helps, but it doesn't eliminate stress risers at the holes. And just by having holes makes them more susceptible to cracking. It's inherent in the design.

D.Wiggs

What size are the stock brakes? Wilwood makes a 16" kit that I think will work on our trucks. It looks like a nice setup!
http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/01/index.asp