Better brake feel

[1roadking]

Has anyone done anything with the brakes that gives a better feel at the pedal and still fits in with 17inch stock bead locks? I’ve seen a lot about big brake kits, but I really like my stock wheels.

 

[nikhsub1]

Different rotors won't do shit for feel... pads, lines and fluid or a BBK.

 

[OPT PRIME]

Different rotors won't do shit for feel... pads, lines and fluid or a BBK.

What pads are everyone swapping to? Did you guys do rears as well to keep the bias? No problems mixing bedding compounds between brands with same rotors?


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[nikhsub1]

What pads are everyone swapping to? Did you guys do rears as well to keep the bias? No problems mixing bedding compounds between brands with same rotors?


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I am still stock. I am eventually going to go to some sort of BBK so I'm leaving things as is for now.

 

[bMwdefector]

R1 Rotor and pads, with braided brake lines

Agree. I used posiquiet ceramic pads. Very happy with them.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

The Alcon kit will fit with OEM wheels!

 

[dewalt]

Ford builds a 150 police truck. What is on it for brakes?

 

[rtmozingo]

I can't find the comparison at the moment, but someone put up a chart of all the half ton braking distances. The f150 was significantly ahead (by at least 30 feet IIRC) and even the Raptor (which uses the same brakes as the standard version) stopped in comparable distances to all the competitors. All I know is the stop plenty quick for me, on or offroad.

 

[OPT PRIME]

Need a Hawk STREET or HPS pad, their autocross compound might be too much but they’d stop right now!


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[Yukon Joe]

The better pad do make a difference. I've had both R1 Concepts and PowerStop. Both stop better as compared to stock. Also, make sure you perform the breakin properly. My first set was not properly broken in, and they didn't stop for shit.

As for the BBK, do you have the money ($3-$6K) to spend? Yes, they do stop the truck better, but it is hard to justify the cost. I must say, however, that video from @Nick@Apollo-Optics is bad a$$!