Brakes - I need 'em!

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07-19-2011, 02:35 AM

kai0sta

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Originally Posted by bobfbigman

You should get some good feel from the braided lines, instant pedal, the slotted rotors and aggressive pads ought to make a huge difference, just a note, when i am in heavy traffic I use the tow mode on the trans, it really helps braking even without a load. Wouldn't brakes off a f250 be the same as the Ex. ? make sure you clean the callipers real good with brake clean, I buy it by the case, use a parts cleaning brush also, lube the slides good also with some high temp grease.. Also a set of TRAIN HORNS for when thos idiots pull stunts like that,LOL they will poop themselves. LOL

Train horns...never thought about that. Even if I can't stop I can still get them to move! I like your style.

Thanks for the advice on the installation. I'll be sure to keep it in mind while I'm working on it.

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Originally Posted by njneer1

Lots of good reviews on cryo Frozen rotors and Hawk pads

I saw that. Whats the deal with the Cryo treatment? Thats when the metal is frozen and thawed out a few times isn't it? Whats that do for braking?

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Originally Posted by njneer1

Whew that is pricey !

It is, but I have a feeling that crashing into the back of a van full of nuns could get kind of expensive too!! I know a lot of people like to spend money on the "go-fast" stuff and don't pay much attention to the "stop-good" stuff, but I've already learned that making something go is easy, making it stop is tough. These rigs are beasts and every extra foot of stopping distance I can eliminate is a good one.

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Originally Posted by Mdub707

I haven't used them, but have seen the calipers in hand and they are dead sexy... SSBC :: SSBC Performance Brake Systems

They sell everything too.

I've heard good things about EBC and Hawk pads for our trucks, more towards Hawk (just a lot of guys using them).

I don't think going to a big brake kit is going to hurt you at all....