Brakes
Posting Guru
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From: Finger Lakes, NY
I only have 48 miles on mine and noticed the brakes are 'OKAY' but not anything as good as my past Denali. I def am applying more brake pressure to stop.
No beef from me really, but I did notice this difference.
No beef from me really, but I did notice this difference.
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The folks that are going to do the work on my suspension level once it arrives and gets 37" shoes mentioned the possibility of wanting a brake upgrade with those tires. (They don't do brake work, so I think its probably honest advice) This thread has me thinking a bit more about that. Anyone running 37's notice braking is tougher or is it not even an afterthought?
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Florida
I don't think I'd worry about upgrading the brakes for 37s (or any other reasonable size actually). Just learn the new characteristics of the tires and how they affect the drive, then drive accordingly. I think the brakes are fine on these trucks and nothing to worry about.
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From: NH
For those of you with very low miles, it takes time for the brakes to fully bed in and work their best. Bigger tires definitely has a noticeable negative effect on braking. I've noticed more brake dust as well, but that typically means stronger and smoother brakes...despite increased pad wear.
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From: NH
No issue with mine either. Just came across the pass and got a chance to test them when some idiot in a Subaru pulled out in front of me as he was leaving the ski resort. Stomped on them hard but got close enough to his bumper that he'll forever remember those LED running lights 😳
Strong and smooth braking.
Strong and smooth braking.
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From: Corn Country, Kansas
Great brakes as mentioned by many, the comment above "strong and smooth" is perfect. Seems a large improvement over my '15.
Also as mentioned by many, lots of dust...I use the adaptive cruise a lot, and this uses the brakes a fair amount...feels like even under engine power at times when finding a new speed to follow someone. I'll be interested to see if the pads wear exponentially faster.
Also as mentioned by many, lots of dust...I use the adaptive cruise a lot, and this uses the brakes a fair amount...feels like even under engine power at times when finding a new speed to follow someone. I'll be interested to see if the pads wear exponentially faster.
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From: Lewisberry, Penn
Always a couple wise guys with non relevant comments. Thanks to the guys that gave appropriate responses.
Brake feel would have to be tested against brake results. I'd be willing to bet todays truck with the same load as yesterdays truck, will stop better and quicker. Part of that better may be feel like it's fading, but that's just the computer controlled system taking over. We are past the HAL 9000 and now we are the machines begging to be heard that we can feel it!
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Agree 36. Just sold our 2011 F-350/6.7 and bought a new F-350/6.7. Love the truck but definitely noticed brakes are not as good as the 2011. We tow a 16k boat to Poker Runs all over the country. Brakes are everything with this load.
Hoping this is simply a break-in thing.
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Exactly! My experience as well. I haven't hooked up to the boat yet and won't until these get fixed. Congrats to you guys without issues believe ours might have a bad set. Truck was built in September of 2016.
Again, I think this truck represents Detroit at it's finest but they're not perfect.
Only second post but not trolling
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Some of us are just looking for genuine help and advise. Maybe you could make a comeback with this in mind.
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Might want to rethink that comment.
Remember the rules you agreed to when you signed up.
Frantz is one of the good guys.
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From: NH
These brakes are the same as the 2015 brakes...same size rotor, same caliper design. It appears brake pads are different (hence the dust) but all in all, I feel these brakes are quite good.
I also second Senix that Frantz is one of the good guys. Many great contributions, thanks.