Any one used SSBC brake calipers, or upgraded rotors and pads. And what was the feed back if any?

 

I know they make disc conversion kits.....looked at them for my 70 roadrunner.....I know folks with cars who love them but not anyone with a SD

 

Not using yet, but about to upgrade. I'm replacing the calipers with reman Motorcraft units, Crown performance brake lines, EBC Yellowstuff pads, and Raybestos R300 rotors.

Hoping it works out.

The only thing I can really add that might be of some help for you is to post a email and reply I got from EBC.

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I am wondering what brake pad you reccomend for me.

I drive a 2005 Ford Excursion, V10 engine, 33 inch tires, 4.56 axles.

I tow a 9000 Lb Trailer on road and some overland (yes, I know) about 20% of the trucks use.

As I am retired, most of the other vehicle use is short (less than 15 mile) local trips.

I am upgrading from the original brake system (new pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, master cyl.) and would love to have a pad that will give me really good stopping power while towing, but still not be "grabby" when not towing. I would like a pad that will have decent charactaristics so that I can transition from towing to street.

Even with the trailer brakes taking the load of the trailer on normal conditions, The highways and roads in the mountains can overwork the truck brakes, even with low gear and pumping the brakes I have had more than one time of severe fade that scared me badly when the trailer brakes fade out.

Thank you,

Bion Rogers


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Hi Bion,



Thank you for your interest in EBC Brakes for your 2005 Ford Excursion, I will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding a friction upgrade for your vehicle.



Because this is a heavy vehicle and you use it for towing, I would recommend our Yellowstuff pads. Our Yellowstuff pads are made of an organic Kevlar and ceramic friction material and would work accordingly to all of your concerns. Yellowstuff perform as a high heat pad and can work well under heavy loads and increased friction, they will not produce gasses while under increased heat that can cause brake fade. These are a progressive pad, so they will have a normal bite while driving without the trailer and a heavier bite while towing the trailer-the hotter they get the more grip they will have.



To further decrease the chance of brake fade I would also recommend our GD series rotors. They have slots in the surface of the rotors that helps push out any gasses, dirt, and water that pollutes the rotor surface and decreases the braking power. They also have dimples in the surface of the rotor to radiate heat, they are positioned where heat is concentrated the most.



If you have any other questions please feel free to email me back.



Thank you,


Brendan Cashman

EBC BRAKES USA, Inc.

 

What's up with the Crown kit, only 3 hoses? Don't we need 5 hoses?

 

Get the Hawk pads and splurge for the powerslot cryo rotors. You will be shocked. Break the pads in according to the instructions. Then when you do a panic stop HOLD ON! It will put you thru the windshield.

 

I tried the power slot and Hawk pads and was to say the least disappointed. Went with Cheapest discs on the planet ( $100 for both fronts to the door from AM auto parts) and EBC pads and now I can stop on a dime. EBC pads are badass.

 

Common miconception is that rotors warp, they don't. The pulsing is from uneven pad deposits on the rotors. One sure way to achieve that is to clamp the pads onto the rotors after the brakes are heated up. (like waiting at a light)

 

I use the Green Stuff pads and the drilled slotted rotors. Love them! I chose to have them turned on a Pro Cut Lathe to true them to the vehicle when I first got them. I probably have 50K or more on them and they still look new. I tow a 12K boat all the time all over the East Coast and they are the best I've ever had on it. My next upgrade will be the SSBC Caliper upgrade kit from Riffraff