08 F250 Brakes... What ya guys prefer?

BoostedAggression · Mar 31, 2014

Well had a left rear caliper hang up on me tonight and I was just curious as to what you guys run for brakes (pads, calipers, rotors)? OE or Motorcraft (as I assume most diehards prefer)? Aftermarkets like Raybestos, Centric, Wagner, NAPA etc? Truck doesn't see much heavy towing (skidsteer, camper, or occasional truck) when I dont use my dually. I dont usually take the cheaper route on brakes issue is I'm leaving outta town Thurs (Apr 3rd) with the camper and I'd REALLY prefer not dropping a couple hundred extra bucks for overnight shipping unless I really have to lol. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

jdgleason · Mar 31, 2014

In a perfect world...

sootie · Mar 31, 2014

go to hell JD LOL

quit posting that setup.

Crack85 · Mar 31, 2014

LOL!!!

RSK · Mar 31, 2014

I take safety very serious, i'm going with wilwoods like JD shared, once my pads are worn out and making noise! i'd want the best brakes out there personally.

jdgleason · Mar 31, 2014

sootie said:
go to hell JD LOL

quit posting that setup.

Hahahaha it's terrible isn't it?!

RSK said:
I take safety very serious, i'm going with wilwoods like JD shared, once my pads are worn out and making noise! i'd want the best brakes out there personally.

That's a good call. I can tell you that my truck is getting to the point where if I am being stupid, it's tough to get shut down in a short amount of road.

RSK · Mar 31, 2014

jdgleason said:
Hahahaha it's terrible isn't it?!

That's a good call. I can tell you that my truck is getting to the point where if I am being stupid, it's tough to get shut down in a short amount of road.

Exactly, plus those big crazy toyo mt's don't have the best traction. Some nitto 420's will help your braking. I could only imagine. My truck doesn't stop well enough and its not even making big steam yet!

ingrahams · Mar 31, 2014

Just ordered the wilwoods for my truck, just fronts for now.
-Stew

smokinstroker · Mar 31, 2014

ingrahams said:
Just ordered the wilwoods for my truck, just fronts for now.
-Stew

How much did those set you back if you don't mind me asking...

03silvertj · Mar 31, 2014

Whats the part number for those Wilwood kits? I can't seem to find them...

Crack85 · Mar 31, 2014

03silvertj said:
Whats the part number for those Wilwood kits? I can't seem to find them...

Those wilwoods are custom made, by todd@tceperformance. No part number on wilwoods website. They run around 6k for front and rears.

03silvertj · Mar 31, 2014

Crack85 said:
Those wilwoods are custom made, by todd@tceperformance. No part number on wilwoods website. They run around 6k for front and rears.

Sweet, thanks.

FrankTheTank · Mar 31, 2014

There is a company that make an enlarged brake kit for the SD trucks that is a little smaller then the custom wildwood kit. Let me see if I can dig it up

jdgleason · Mar 31, 2014

AP Racing does. SSBC has a set as well. Not sure they are much better than stock though. I know Erik has the AP racing ones and he says the pedal feels squishy.

RSK · Mar 31, 2014

jdgleason said:
AP Racing does. SSBC has a set as well. Not sure they are much better than stock though. I know Erik has the AP racing ones and he says the pedal feels squishy.

Ouch! Safety is not somewhere i wanna cut corners especially in an 8000lb truck.

Crack85 · Mar 31, 2014

RSK said:
Ouch! Safety is not somewhere i wanna cut corners especially in an 8000lb truck.

They're all going to run you 4500 - 6k. So not sure I would call that "skimping". Unless you just got cash, ballin out of control.

BoostedAggression · Mar 31, 2014

Lmao wow. They're SO prettyLOL

03silvertj · Mar 31, 2014

JD,

The truck that those Wilwoods were installed on, did the owner report a big improvement in braking ability?

I ask because I wonder at what point is having so much braking force become pointless because the amount of friction you have with your tires on the ground isn't equal to the capabilities of the brakes? I could see having the improvement with larger tires, because of the added rolling resistance and the larger contact patch with the road, but what about with stock, or similar to stock sized tires?

RSK · Mar 31, 2014

Crack85 said:
They're all going to run you 4500 - 6k. So not sure I would call that "skimping". Unless you just got cash, ballin out of control.

I know...i'm just doing front 3k which does 70% or 80% of the stopping. Work hard, save and that's it, being single with no kids helps too, same with owning a landscaping company. Not ballin out of control yet, ill be sure to post pictures when i am!

jdgleason · Mar 31, 2014

The truck that has those brakes is running 33/12.50/22

It stops WAY faster than it used too. ABS still works as it should, so it doesn't just lock up. Stops like a car with decent brakes.