One main gripe
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Fleet Mechanic
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One main gripe
After almost 3K miles on my Screw, I have to say I love this thing, despite the price of gas. I only have one complaint and that's the brakes on this thing.
I would love to know if anyone makes a "big brake kit" for the F150's to give this thing more stopping power. I know she's big, i know she's heavy, but it seems that Ford could have gave this thing more grunt with braking, either with more brake boost or multi piston calipers, at least on the front.
Tony
I would love to know if anyone makes a "big brake kit" for the F150's to give this thing more stopping power. I know she's big, i know she's heavy, but it seems that Ford could have gave this thing more grunt with braking, either with more brake boost or multi piston calipers, at least on the front.
Tony
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The size of the brakes are actually more than adequate for the truck. Its the linings that are a tad weak in the friction department. Highly recommend purchasing Brembo OEM replacement rotors (when they warp) from Diversified cryogenics....they cost about $100 each....and are substantially hardened.....almost up to racing standards. Second is to order new pads from Carbotech Engineering or Hawk. Both use Wellmen linings but Carbo chemically treats them so they have much less dust production. Friction is up to 25% better than stock with no brake fade by comparison. Wear is excellent too. They also disperse heat much better than OEM pieces which reduces warping. Cost is about $125 per set.
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I've heard about Hawk pads, i think tire rack has them. Good heads up on the Brembo. I agree that the sizing is substantial, just think a better quality caliper, maybe more boosting under the hood, or maybe even something as mild as stainless steel brake lines would make a bit of a difference. Thanks for the info Beech
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Funny my brakes will put you through the windshield.
Actually I think it's because, like everyone else, they use one brake pad and rotor for all the models of F150. So my regular cab has twenty percent better braking than a fully loaded Screw.
Like the shocks, another reason to buy the smallest of the run.
On e-bay they are selling some slotted rotors for a couple hundred bucks. Add that to some Porterfield brakes and you would have a pretty good setup.
300-350 and some easy labor.
I will probably go that route when I wear these pads out, but at 8k my pads are still at 100%.
Size matters...
Chris
Actually I think it's because, like everyone else, they use one brake pad and rotor for all the models of F150. So my regular cab has twenty percent better braking than a fully loaded Screw.
Like the shocks, another reason to buy the smallest of the run.
On e-bay they are selling some slotted rotors for a couple hundred bucks. Add that to some Porterfield brakes and you would have a pretty good setup.
300-350 and some easy labor.
I will probably go that route when I wear these pads out, but at 8k my pads are still at 100%.
Size matters...
Chris
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There is a TSB on my '04. They turned my rotors and put on upgraded pads at about 4k when my rotors warped. At 30k they are still fine. Baer makes Eradi-speed plus kits that give you a larger rotor and a bracket to reposition your caliper which gives it more leverage and stopping power. I believe you have to have 20" or bigger wheels to accomodate them however. I have yet to sell a set so I can't give you any real feed back on them.
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I agree with Chris! My regular cab doesn't seem to have the lack of power, bad brakes and other problems you fellows are having with the heavier trucks. I got the lightest 4X4 F150 available with the lowest gears (3.73) and largest 5.4 engine and it gets decent fuel mileage (what the sticker said), has plenty of get up and go and stops on a dime.
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