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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Brook on August 20, 2019, 05:46:30 PM

Title: ......A Non FJ Question
Post by: Brook on August 20, 2019, 05:46:30 PM
...... To the pick-up truck owners in the group.

Has anyone in the group, installed/up-graded the brake on their truck??  (rotors, calipers, pads and flex brake hose)

If so, was Stop Tech or Power Stop the brand you used??

Will drilled rotors, wear-out brake pads quicker,  then using regular/plain or slotted rotors??



                                                                                                    Thanks,
                                                                                                           Jeff

                                                                                                                     
Title: Re: ......A Non FJ Question
Post by: racerrad8 on August 20, 2019, 11:30:42 PM
Drilled rotors should not increase brake pad wear.  The holes,  like the slots help vent the gases generated during braking.

I have no experience with aftermarket brake packages. I have a buddy with a 2005ish Chevy 4x4 with big wheels.

On the next brake job he wants to go to bigger rotors and calipers to improve the stopping ability.

I figure when the time gets closer,  I'll start the research process.

Randy - RPM
Title: Re: ......A Non FJ Question
Post by: Motofun on August 21, 2019, 07:05:37 AM
My F350 dually needs new brakes at 60,000 miles, all of which were pulling a toyhauler at 30,000 lbs GCWR.  Not bad for the stock Ford brakes but I'd like to do better.  Also looking into the same brands, just waiting until winter to do the work.  Curious to see what the forum recommends.....