brake upgrades

Hey there,

I just purchased an 06 dc trd or...its my first truck so im just getting used to the weight of the truck. i noticed that the braking is not as good as my car (due to the weight i'm assuming)...what do you guys recommend for better stopping power?

what's everyone running around here

thanks in advance

 

driving a truck like a truck helps.

i don't have any problem stopping

 

if you want a rear disc setup, check out tundraracing.com.

 

no stopping problems here, like most people on this forum...i'm just looking for upgrade options.

with that said...what kind of slotted rotors are some of you running?

TIA

 

I reccomend the braided brake lines. helps a ton.

 

if you search around, guys will say hawk LTS pads and slotted (NOT drilled) rotors from raceshopper.com, SS lines and a brake fluid flush. thats about all you can do. rear discs are a waste.

im recently installed some 285s and SS lines, and will be installing some hawk pads on OEM rotors this weekend, i'll report back if you wish.

 

+1. One of my future mods.

 

I'm using DBA slotted rotors on my WRX...great upgrade over stock rotors for the subaru. Don't know about the truck...but its a good product overall.

 

check out crownperformance.com for custom SS lines. got a set of 4 ext by 5" for my lift for $130 shipped to my door.

 

drive slower.

 

I had my fluid flushed and put on SS brake lines. You can tell a big difference with the ss lines.

 

Which ss break lines? I have an 08 4x4 DC, Where did you get them?

 

crownperformance.com as i mentioned earlier in the thread. got four new lines all 5" longer for my lift to my door for $130!

 

Or check out wheelersoffroad.com thats where I got mine.

 

yep these

 

I use the gas as a break.....get a 10 second eye lead time and if you see you need to stop soon well lay off the gas... :/ never have had problems with the brakes and get great mpg

 

Just wondering how braided brake lines could improve performance.

 

Thanks for the quick reply

 

hmmm.... sounds good. my mechanic said any ceramic brake pad would be an improvement. I'm expecting my 5100's at my door any moment now, so we'll get them on first and see if that impacts braking performance at all... if not then i'll be ordering up some Hawk LTS / SS brake lines.

thread hack : i'm Super pumped about the 5100's. =)