Is there any way I can upgrade my front brakes without doing an axle swap? I'm thinking about bigger pads, calipers, discs.

The fall back plan is cross-drilled/slotted rotors and better brake pads, which I know are available.

 

Switch out calipers for Full size ford with bigger piston. The Calipers require older design steering knuckle plate that calipers mount on like pre 85. Looks good but ABS will need to be adapted if you want to keep ABS system.
Lots of info.

 

Here is the thread.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=22436

Sounds like a good deal for the older trucks but I am not sure hor you would deal with the ABS.

Chris

 

I've Been Through The Same Thing. 11 Billion F-series And Broncos And Nobody Makes A Damn Caliper. I Finally Just Went With Powerslot X-drilled Rotors And Hawk Pads. I Also Bought New Calipers O.e Since Mine Had A 90000 On Them. This Combo Has Made A Big Difference.

 

Thanks for the replies -- obviously, I do need my ABS. I believe one of the problem is a too small of a rotor that can become hot under certain adverse conditions. (like driving on 405 during the peak of the afternoon rush hour )