What are some economy front Big Brake Upgrade options?

[FishFreak]

Yeah most BBKs except Wilwood and Alcon require 18-20” wheels with the Brembo 8 pot requiring 22s.

But id highly recommend the wilwoods over a standard rotor/pad swap.

I will go that way, Wilwoods, if I find I lack braking power towing down those long steep-assed grades that fried my other 1/2 ton truck brakes. Meanwhile, I've got a fishing and skiing habit to support !!

 

[FishFreak]

I know this is an economy brake upgrade thread, however, everyone has a different idea of 'economy', so I'm including this one for discussion. I found this 14" Baer big brake kit that is said to fit under 17" wheels. Other bbk's need bigger wheels so this is a good option for those with thicker wallets and small wheels. Oem gen 1 rotors are 13.78", so these are approx 1/4" bigger, however, the rotors are two piece with an aluminum hat, so they'll lower unsprung mass for those weight-watchers ! Visit Westside Offroad Group for more info.

 

[vtwinjunkie]

Does anyone know if these kits come with front and rear brakes?

I was looking at the wilwood kit linked earlier and it doesn’t say in the description.

I’d assume it does but I’d like clarity

 

[btkeenan]

Does anyone know if these kits come with front and rear brakes?

I was looking at the wilwood kit linked earlier and it doesn’t say in the description.

I’d assume it does but I’d like clarity

I suppose it depends where you buy the kit from, some resellers will package it as a whole vehicle kit vs axle specific. Wilwood is pretty clear on their site on what's included (calipers, discs, pads, lines and associated hardware) and they currently only have fronts available that are direct fitment with OEM 17" wheels (140-16807) with a rumored rear kit in the works.

I know this is an economy brake upgrade thread, however, everyone has a different idea of 'economy', so I'm including this one for discussion. I found this 14" Baer big brake kit that is said to fit under 17" wheels. Other bbk's need bigger wheels so this is a good option for those with thicker wallets and small wheels. Oem gen 1 rotors are 13.78", so these are approx 1/4" bigger, however, the rotors are two piece with an aluminum hat, so they'll lower unsprung mass for those weight-watchers ! Visit Westside Offroad Group for more info.

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Good to see Baer is making a wilwood "competitor". Their products are legit and James @ WOG can definitely hook it up.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

I know this is an economy brake upgrade thread, however, everyone has a different idea of 'economy', so I'm including this one for discussion. I found this 14" Baer big brake kit that is said to fit under 17" wheels. Other bbk's need bigger wheels so this is a good option for those with thicker wallets and small wheels. Oem gen 1 rotors are 13.78", so these are approx 1/4" bigger, however, the rotors are two piece with an aluminum hat, so they'll lower unsprung mass for those weight-watchers ! Visit Westside Offroad Group for more info.

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i avoided this thread because i thought "oh great, anther brake thread" but reading your first post, although i may be too late to the party, i thought i should ask. if only wanting brakes for towing, why not add brakes to your trailer? a new axle with brakes will be about $1500 or less usually. spend a couple hours wiring up the 7pin and then you have way more stopping power than any brake upgrade kit could give you. just a thought since you only wanted it for towing...... i didnt read all 6 pages though, so it may have been addressed already