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Old 12-25-2012, 02:44 PM
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Default Large Tires and Upgrading Brakes?
Any of y'all with larger tires upgrade to heavier duty brakes? Just got some Toyo AT2's (285/75/18) just shy of 35". I'm wondering if I should replace the brakes to make up for the heavy tires. Thoughts?
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If you are towing heavy, then it MIT be something to consider. Otherwise, I think the stock brakes should be quite able to handle 35s.
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Originally Posted by blakegrif
Any of y'all with larger tires upgrade to heavier duty brakes? Just got some Toyo AT2's (285/75/18) just shy of 35". I'm wondering if I should replace the brakes to make up for the heavy tires. Thoughts?
Would like to see a picture of them mounted, might be my next choice.
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The stock brakes are just fine for 35's but I upgraded mine and new rotors cause mine were shot
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I had 35's on my 05 and upgraded to hawk pads with drilled/slotted and it made a world of difference over stock
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Drilled and slotted are unneccessary. Really just for looks. Slotted eats your pads quicker. But if you're concerned about braking power, then a simple pad upgrade is all you need.
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Drilled and slotted are unneccessary. Really just for looks. Slotted eats your pads quicker. But if you're concerned about braking power, then a simple pad upgrade is all you need.
they allow for better heat dissipation. However I agree just upgrade your pads
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Where did y'all find drilled and slotted rotors.?
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I got mine from brakemotive on eBay for around $130
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I put raybestos police service grade rotors and pads front and rear just the police pads and new rotors. Made a huge diff in stopping distance, also quiter than stock pads
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