Gen 3 Brake Upgrades?

[GordoJay]

Kinda surprised ford didn’t go 18s with the 37s for better braking power

It would have been really nice. But that would add cost unless they could use the brakes from another truck, say an F-250. It's going to be expensive enough as it is.

 

[Lags]

Kinda surprised ford didn’t go 18s with the 37s for better braking power

Sorry in advance, but they are actually called “gayteens”, not 18’s. That’s simply because they are gay, and Ford knows better.

 

[Lags]

It would have been really nice. But that would add cost unless they could use the brakes from another truck, say an F-250. It's going to be expensive enough as it is.

I have 17’s on everything I own: F350, Raptor, and wife’s expedition Max.

17s or bust!

 

[WC114]

I have 17’s on everything I own: F350, Raptor, and wife’s expedition Max.

17s or bust!

It’s ok sounds like u have an issue with size

 

[WC114]

Who would want better braking. That’s crazy

 

[Lags]

It’s ok sounds like u have an issue with size

No doubt...

 

[FordTechOne]

Thank you Sir.

Understand that 17” wheels limit rotor size.

Does the new EBB actually help with stopping distance or is it more about feel and control?

We’ll see how the new brakes compare to their G2 counterparts.

It shouldn't affect stopping distance; the purpose is to consolidate components and allow the vehicle to provide enhanced braking capabilities for adaptive cruise control and future autonomous features.

 

[Johnkn]

Thank you......

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[Hdaniel85]

1. GT350 and GT500 brakes are seriously fantastic.

2. The raptor's brakes, the booster, the precharge, the EVERYTHING lean towards the intended use of the truck ( offroad).

I did not find the raptor's brakes lacking until I REALLY started beating on it offroad. They fade and don't do so well when really hot.

BUT, my alcons kinda suck until they get warm. once they're warm, they'll tear your head off.

a "perfect" braking setup for a raptor is a matter of perspective and your most common use. I don't think y'all are going to get a set of brakes that please everyone.

BUT, you can actually tune the brake feeling in a raptor, however, no aftermarket tuner that I've ever met has good enough lawyers, insurance, or knowledge to successfully make a braking system "tune" that would please the masses.

I 100% vehemently agree with the GT350 brakes, these things are incredible...

 

[flockofraptors]

Brake upgrade are limited by the 17” wheels; you can only fit a rotor so big in that limited space. RAM runs 18” wheels on the TRX, which allows for 15” rotors front and rear. I think the 4 piston or 6 piston Brembo calipers from the Mustang would provide a nice improvement in pedal feel and brake performance.

FYI, all 2021+ F-150s including Gen 3 Raptor use a completely new design called Electric Brake Booster (EBB). It combines the master cylinder, brake booster, ABS Module, and HCU into one unit. As the brake pedal is applied, the ABS Module uses the HCU to generate the brake pressure to apply the friction components. The pedal resistance is provided by a spring, so it remains consistent regardless of conditions. If there is a failure in the system, there are backup hydraulic lines that allow the brakes to be applied using pedal pressure.

I know this is an old thread, but is there a simple way to explain why there are no BBK upgrades that can be installed on the rears for the gen3? Some vendors quote the electronic brake, but I believe late year gen2 had the electronic brake, and rear kits were still available.