Better Braking?
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Better Braking?
Is there anything I can do to "beef-up" my '96 F-250's braking? I'm going to start pulling a trailer and cargo that will be pushing my GCVWR and the more stopping power that I can get the better. Is there some aftermarket products like bigger rotors / pads that are out there? Any other suggestions?
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Is there anything I can do to "beef-up" my '96 F-250's braking? I'm going to start pulling a trailer and cargo that will be pushing my GCVWR and the more stopping power that I can get the better. Is there some aftermarket products like bigger rotors / pads that are out there? Any other suggestions?
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There aren't any bigger rotors that I am aware off. For good pads google Hawk pads. And yes you can add rear disc brakes. Its a great upgrade
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-are-here.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-are-here.html
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There aren't any bigger rotors that I am aware off. For good pads google Hawk pads. And yes you can add rear disc brakes. Its a great upgrade
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-are-here.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-are-here.html
How much of a boost could I expect by replacing the rear drums with discs?
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Well I can't give you any numbers but is one of the best bang for the buck mods I have done to date.
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after converting to discs i can say its a HUGE difference whether i am towing or just cruising. stops incredible now, no more soft and low pedals, no early morning grabbing rears, and if you mash on it; she'll throw the passenger through the windshield.
part numbers for use at advance auto- current
Wearever rotors---------YH145251 - $57.99 each
wearever silver pads- --- NAD-52 -- $14.99
Cardone calipers rt side-- 184124---- $17.99+$15.00 core
cardone calipers Lt side-- 184125----$17.99+$15.00 core
True torq ft hoses ------- H98925---$32.99 each
Caliper hose bolt(help isle) 13940----$4.28 each
the rotors are 2 yr warrenty
calipers are lifetime warrenty
pads are lieftime warrenty
hoses are 1 yr replacement
and the link to my conversion.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-brakes-6.html
part numbers for use at advance auto- current
Wearever rotors---------YH145251 - $57.99 each
wearever silver pads- --- NAD-52 -- $14.99
Cardone calipers rt side-- 184124---- $17.99+$15.00 core
cardone calipers Lt side-- 184125----$17.99+$15.00 core
True torq ft hoses ------- H98925---$32.99 each
Caliper hose bolt(help isle) 13940----$4.28 each
the rotors are 2 yr warrenty
calipers are lifetime warrenty
pads are lieftime warrenty
hoses are 1 yr replacement
and the link to my conversion.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-brakes-6.html
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Maybe add a hydroboost. How about a complete kit from here Ford Rear Disc Brake Kits for 9", Dana 60, Dana 70 and Sterling or is it to pricey.
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The hydroboost puts out something like 2000 lbs of braking pressure compared to 1200 lbs from a vacuum assist with less effort. I'm very happy with the difference it made in my Jeep and I am in the process of getting a SD setup to put on my 94 with 35s. I may do the rear discs someday but right now I can do the hydroboost for 1/3 the cost.
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The hydroboost puts out something like 2000 lbs of braking pressure compared to 1200 lbs from a vacuum assist with less effort. I'm very happy with the difference it made in my Jeep and I am in the process of getting a SD setup to put on my 94 with 35s. I may do the rear discs someday but right now I can do the hydroboost for 1/3 the cost.
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This is just my 2 cents so take it for what it's worth but in all the years I worked on cars and trucks the biggest problem I had with drum brakes was that whoever worked on them previously didn't know squat about adjusting them. Auto adjusters can't be relied on to work properly either. No matter how often you clean and lube them.
To date I've only had to replace drums on one truck, a ford 9000 farm truck. I actually set them on fire going down a mountain. I've replaced shoes twice I think on my last pickup in nearly a million miles. My wife is the only one freaked out by the back end braking on our trucks now. She tailgates real bad and can't understand why the back end feels like it's jumping when she stops. At least she exercises the rear ABS system for me.
If your brake pedal goes more than halfway down, or your park brake pedal, then your brakes aren't adjusted properly. I like keeping an inch or less of movement in mine. I adjust up the brakes till The drum won't spin anymore and a slight drag is felt normally. All three of mine now have factory lockers in the rear so I have to put a certain amount of feel into the adjustment. The wheels on one side couldn't spin anyway.
To date I've only had to replace drums on one truck, a ford 9000 farm truck. I actually set them on fire going down a mountain. I've replaced shoes twice I think on my last pickup in nearly a million miles. My wife is the only one freaked out by the back end braking on our trucks now. She tailgates real bad and can't understand why the back end feels like it's jumping when she stops. At least she exercises the rear ABS system for me.
If your brake pedal goes more than halfway down, or your park brake pedal, then your brakes aren't adjusted properly. I like keeping an inch or less of movement in mine. I adjust up the brakes till The drum won't spin anymore and a slight drag is felt normally. All three of mine now have factory lockers in the rear so I have to put a certain amount of feel into the adjustment. The wheels on one side couldn't spin anyway.