which rotors/pads do you guys use?
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here's what i did;
1.hydroboost brake upgrade.click here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...st-brakes.html
2.dimpled and slotted brake rotors.click here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12533316
she stops incredibly better than when she left the ford plant in '93.brake performance increase was massive,making the safety level of the truck rise drastically.
with all that said,when you hook up to your trailer,your trailer brakes should be good enough to stop your load and truck.so personally i would start with your trailer brake system first then upgrade the truck brakes after.
1.hydroboost brake upgrade.click here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...st-brakes.html
2.dimpled and slotted brake rotors.click here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12533316
she stops incredibly better than when she left the ford plant in '93.brake performance increase was massive,making the safety level of the truck rise drastically.
with all that said,when you hook up to your trailer,your trailer brakes should be good enough to stop your load and truck.so personally i would start with your trailer brake system first then upgrade the truck brakes after.
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Since we're on the subject, I may as well ask here instead of making a new topic.
Do those fancy dimpled / slotted rotors actually make a difference in stopping distance, assuming no switch to hydroboost? My trucks braking performance is the butt of many jokes, and they're all well-deserved; compared to what I'm used to in a truck (my dads '02 Silverado 2500HD), the brakes are worthless.
I assume it's mostly because my truck weighs about the same as a third world country. The master cylinder is new and the system checks out perfectly. Pads and rotors have plenty of life left as well, I have no clue what brand they are but they're not fancy. I have no intention of converting my brake system, but I'm wondering if any practical gains can be had with the fancy rotors and pads.
Do those fancy dimpled / slotted rotors actually make a difference in stopping distance, assuming no switch to hydroboost? My trucks braking performance is the butt of many jokes, and they're all well-deserved; compared to what I'm used to in a truck (my dads '02 Silverado 2500HD), the brakes are worthless.
I assume it's mostly because my truck weighs about the same as a third world country. The master cylinder is new and the system checks out perfectly. Pads and rotors have plenty of life left as well, I have no clue what brand they are but they're not fancy. I have no intention of converting my brake system, but I'm wondering if any practical gains can be had with the fancy rotors and pads.
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im not sure.they claim they do,but the main reason is to keep them cool so the rotors don't warp.i hate warped rotors.i warped my last set by using cheap rotors and good pads.i liked the aggressive pad and didn't want to go back so i took care of the issue with a lifetime rotor.
if you want real stopping power,nothing beats hydroboost.the vac system was not enough for my truck when i loaded her up and towed the chipper.you had to slow down way in advance and crawl to a stop rather than just stop when you needed.dangerous.if i went back and did it over,i would have done the hydroboost convert before truck was placed into service.night and day safety upgrade.turned the truck into doable to very capable.
you can do all kinds of things,but nothing is going to compare to the hydro swap.
♠Hydroboost Brakes♠
if you want real stopping power,nothing beats hydroboost.the vac system was not enough for my truck when i loaded her up and towed the chipper.you had to slow down way in advance and crawl to a stop rather than just stop when you needed.dangerous.if i went back and did it over,i would have done the hydroboost convert before truck was placed into service.night and day safety upgrade.turned the truck into doable to very capable.
you can do all kinds of things,but nothing is going to compare to the hydro swap.
♠Hydroboost Brakes♠
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Since we're on the subject, I may as well ask here instead of making a new topic.
Do those fancy dimpled / slotted rotors actually make a difference in stopping distance, assuming no switch to hydroboost? My trucks braking performance is the butt of many jokes, and they're all well-deserved; compared to what I'm used to in a truck (my dads '02 Silverado 2500HD), the brakes are worthless.
I assume it's mostly because my truck weighs about the same as a third world country. The master cylinder is new and the system checks out perfectly. Pads and rotors have plenty of life left as well, I have no clue what brand they are but they're not fancy. I have no intention of converting my brake system, but I'm wondering if any practical gains can be had with the fancy rotors and pads.
Do those fancy dimpled / slotted rotors actually make a difference in stopping distance, assuming no switch to hydroboost? My trucks braking performance is the butt of many jokes, and they're all well-deserved; compared to what I'm used to in a truck (my dads '02 Silverado 2500HD), the brakes are worthless.
I assume it's mostly because my truck weighs about the same as a third world country. The master cylinder is new and the system checks out perfectly. Pads and rotors have plenty of life left as well, I have no clue what brand they are but they're not fancy. I have no intention of converting my brake system, but I'm wondering if any practical gains can be had with the fancy rotors and pads.
Believe it or not, I would bet your dads truck weighs more.
All the holes and slots to is allow the rotors to cool faster
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They're both massive pigs, that's for sure. But, when you throw in the Mark VIII, we've got Red-White-Blue in the driveway
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