need better brakes 2006 F350 6,0
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need better brakes 2006 F350 6,0
I have a heavy camper (6,5metric tons) based on 2006 F350 6,0. I am looking for better brakes. Are there better than the original ones that get stuck and hot again and again?
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I just traded in a 2006 F350 CC 5.4l - had alot of brake issues maybe six years ago. Hot front brakes, warped rotors , etc.
Had independent shops do the work, but problems didn’t go away
Ended up going to the Ford dealer and had brakes replaced. They were perfect after that.
Was mainly a plow truck; carried a 1,000 lb plow and over 1,000 lb in the bed at the same time and never had an issue.
Had independent shops do the work, but problems didn’t go away
Ended up going to the Ford dealer and had brakes replaced. They were perfect after that.
Was mainly a plow truck; carried a 1,000 lb plow and over 1,000 lb in the bed at the same time and never had an issue.
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Go to Rock Auto. I don't tow at all but I just had my front and rear brakes replaced at about 43k miles on my truck, 2016 F350. Because I live in the rust belt, it causes corrosion on the rotor surfaces. I bought the coated Power Stop front and rear set. They came with the Z17 ceramic pads, the first step up from the OEM pads. Time will tell how they wear but for the price you can't beat it. There are 2 more steps up from OEM, the Z23 and then the Z36 pads.
I didn't go with the slotted and drilled set because of the salt used here on the roads. It actually causes whole parts of the rotors to fall out within the slots and holes. If you are not in the rust belt, I'd recommend you try a set.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,13824
I didn't go with the slotted and drilled set because of the salt used here on the roads. It actually causes whole parts of the rotors to fall out within the slots and holes. If you are not in the rust belt, I'd recommend you try a set.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,13824
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I've tested how the piston "grows" when it gets warm. Dry installed, they probably get stuck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDrX...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDrX...ature=youtu.be
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With a less than 15k load you shouldn't be getting the trucks service brakes super hot. The brake bias should have the majority of the trailer braking it's own weight. Combined with proper grade braking it really shouldn't overheat stock properly installed brakes.
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I just did the Z36 brake kit from powerstop. Drilled and slotted rotors and the Z36 pads. Brakes were warped a bit when I bought it and would shudder/grab when stopping, so that's why the upgrade.
2001 f250 4x4 CCSB 33" tires. Towed a 24' toy hauler with 2 quads in it thru the mountains. No issues keeping the speed down when going down hill.
I have the same brakes on the wife's 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 running 37" tires. I changed the brakes because the stock ones had some serious fade with the larger tires.
There are several places you can get the brakes from. I ordered mine from Summit and got a $50. off when I was looking at them. so $300 for a complete kit delivered to my door.
2001 f250 4x4 CCSB 33" tires. Towed a 24' toy hauler with 2 quads in it thru the mountains. No issues keeping the speed down when going down hill.
I have the same brakes on the wife's 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 running 37" tires. I changed the brakes because the stock ones had some serious fade with the larger tires.
There are several places you can get the brakes from. I ordered mine from Summit and got a $50. off when I was looking at them. so $300 for a complete kit delivered to my door.
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Summit Racing is a great place to order. In the past, I used to order from them all time. Reasonable shipping and fast too.
EDIT:
Summit is actually cheaper at $511/set and free ship over $99 but Rock is $523 and not free ship.
EDIT:
Summit is actually cheaper at $511/set and free ship over $99 but Rock is $523 and not free ship.
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I'm on my phone so it was easier to search Rock Auto. I'll hook you up here:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,14204
I included the kit with the calipers so maybe you could look at them.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,14204
I included the kit with the calipers so maybe you could look at them.
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thanks for your reply. This would be mine, but the calipers looks like the stock ones, only red powder coated??
Do you use this setup?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...1432130&jsn=14
Do you use this setup?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...1432130&jsn=14
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i will start soon with the overhaul of the brake system. i have bought Z36 pads.
Anybody got any experience with these?:
https://www.shopebcbrakes.com/EBC-Ex...es/p99688?sku=
Anybody got any experience with these?:
https://www.shopebcbrakes.com/EBC-Ex...es/p99688?sku=
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thanks for your reply. This would be mine, but the calipers looks like the stock ones, only red powder coated??
Do you use this setup?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...1432130&jsn=14
Do you use this setup?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...1432130&jsn=14
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...784&cc=3345244
Rock auto currently doesn't have the whole set (front and rear) as I bought it. I believe the pads were the Z17s.
My buddy told me not to buy the drilled and slotted rotors because of the salt around here. He has seen those rotors with sections that just fall out because of the salted roads in winter here.
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Hi,
I will not use drilled and slotted rotors. In my opinion, this only makes sense for racing cars. The truck/rotors has only 50.000mls on it. I will machine the rotors on my lathe, then they are like new. The Z36 pads will be used and I will overhaul the calipers and will remount the pistons with brake paste. I am also thinking about how I can increase the brake pressure and improve the hydrobooster system ...
I will not use drilled and slotted rotors. In my opinion, this only makes sense for racing cars. The truck/rotors has only 50.000mls on it. I will machine the rotors on my lathe, then they are like new. The Z36 pads will be used and I will overhaul the calipers and will remount the pistons with brake paste. I am also thinking about how I can increase the brake pressure and improve the hydrobooster system ...
