Disc brakes instead of drums
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You'd pretty much have to fab everything up yourself, for practically no increase (if any) in stability or stopping power. Lots of labor, lots of trial and error and probably a healthy expense.
The vast majority of the braking in these trucks is handled up front. Upgrading those to larger discs and calipers might be a better use of money if you really want to spend on brakes.
Properly installed and adjusted rear drums are very effective. If you're having trouble with them, you might want to get them checked out.
The vast majority of the braking in these trucks is handled up front. Upgrading those to larger discs and calipers might be a better use of money if you really want to spend on brakes.
Properly installed and adjusted rear drums are very effective. If you're having trouble with them, you might want to get them checked out.
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You'd pretty much have to fab everything up yourself, for practically no increase (if any) in stability or stopping power. Lots of labor, lots of trial and error and probably a healthy expense.
The vast majority of the braking in these trucks is handled up front. Upgrading those to larger discs and calipers might be a better use of money if you really want to spend on brakes.
Properly installed and adjusted rear drums are very effective. If you're having trouble with them, you might want to get them checked out.
The vast majority of the braking in these trucks is handled up front. Upgrading those to larger discs and calipers might be a better use of money if you really want to spend on brakes.
Properly installed and adjusted rear drums are very effective. If you're having trouble with them, you might want to get them checked out.
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Maybe look for a complete disk rear end from a newer truck to swap in.
I'm not a fan of the drum brakes on these trucks either.. they never stay properly adjusted for very long and the additional rear brake power that disks provide is benificial when towing or carrying a heavy load.
I'm not a fan of the drum brakes on these trucks either.. they never stay properly adjusted for very long and the additional rear brake power that disks provide is benificial when towing or carrying a heavy load.
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I'd go with getting drilled and slotted rotors and a good set of pads for the front... It's the most effective upgrade you can do!
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Drilled and slotted rotors won't provide more braking force under normal use unless they are larger than what you started with with better calipers.
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Yes but they vent the gas, dust, and heat out so the pads are more effective... And you have better "bite" on the rotor with your pads and the slots and drilled holes constantly sand off a little of your pads so they are fresh when you use them... IE: Not having a bunch of road dust and break pad debris built up in them... come on guy
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Typically there are 5 upgrades to breaks...
1.) better pads for a better bite on the disk
2.) better disks to keep pads clean and cool for better operation
3.) better calipers to help force the pads down harder on the disk
4.) better break lines
5.) power multiplier that adds extra force to when you put your foot down
1.) better pads for a better bite on the disk
2.) better disks to keep pads clean and cool for better operation
3.) better calipers to help force the pads down harder on the disk
4.) better break lines
5.) power multiplier that adds extra force to when you put your foot down