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Old May 14, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Question Big brake kit upgrades?

Are there any reasonable big brake upgrades available?
How about swaps from the newer trucks?
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Old Mar 5, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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We were recently inquired to make brake upgrade upgrade for Raptor which prompted us to find this thread.

Depending on your wheel sizes, we have stock size 350mm (18" wheels) or 380mm (19" wheels) brake kits come with 6 piston calipers.

http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=1551

If you have 21" or larger wheels, we can even build 432mm brake kits (or anything between 380 & 432mm) available like this huge brake kit installed on Mercedes GLE 63S SUV (W166)

https://mbworld.org/forums/ml63-amg-...66-gle63s.html

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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 06:07 PM
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Anyone?
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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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Anyone?
Yes ME! I have a 2016 F150 and was looking into having custom brackets machined that would allow me to run a set of Brembo calipers from like a Camaro ZL1 or other....interested in what you have to offer. Can message here for all or send me a PM. Building a lowered sport truck and these are def on the books. The stock brakes look and perform sub par at best.
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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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I'm not familiar with the spindle, caliper bracket, caliper, and rotors differences between the 15+ trucks to comment.

Someone if they haven't already will put the time in to figure out if there's an OEM parts upgrade that's possible.

On the Focus I own there's a couple different Focus ST brake rotor size options that work nicely with a change of the brake caliper mount. Cost is extremely reasonable as well. So anything is possible.

Most of the interest would depend on entry cost. Considering today an owner can reuse the OEM caliper, new rotors and performance pads can be had for south of $250 per axle relatively easy. Compare to the traditional big brake kits at or near $3k. That's a pretty large swing and north and a 1000% cost difference for a complete big brake kit. The cost to value for a vast amount owners just doesn't tip the scale.

They look nice, but otherwise coming across scientifically measured differences like the truck stopping 50 feet shorter than OEM, data just isn't available to truly substantiate the value of a product other than looks.

One major draw back for me, least with a street or daily use vehicle, is that no shop around here wants to touch a drilled or slotted rotor to turn it. Thus left with effectively one time use rotors on a street car. That's not for everyone.
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 12:11 PM
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Depending on your budget, Brembo kits are an option as well.

Brembo GT Drilled Kit:




Brembo GT Slotted Kit:



All come in black, red, or silver calipers as well. Available for front and rear. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!
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Originally Posted by AutoAnything
Depending on your budget, Brembo kits are an option as well.

Brembo GT Drilled Kit:




Brembo GT Slotted Kit:



All come in black, red, or silver calipers as well. Available for front and rear. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!
You know, you guys should consider sponsoring me..even a lil. I think when im done building my truck and going to auto shows/events...it would be worth the investment. lol seriously LOVE this kit!
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