aftermarket brake rotors??

D10Tion · Aug 11, 2015

whats everyone running as far as after market rotors? my truck weighs in at just under 13k lbs and im waiting for my brakes to catch on fire one day while coming down one of the long steep grades we have here in the sierras. Thinking of switching to drilled and slotted rotors to aid in the cooling process. anyone else running them? shoot me whatever feed back ya guys have on brands, likes, dislikes etc.

charles henson · Aug 11, 2015

Tried these before & missed my stockers quick as they were louder & wore the pads down alot faster with no noticeable improvement in braking.
With that being said after adding bigger wheels, more power & miles onto my superduty i have noticed just how crappy my brakes are & hope someone can shed some light on a better setup.

2015_Platinum_Stroker · Aug 12, 2015

There are options. Just not cheap ones.

http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/super-duty-2005-2012/kits-5/
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/super-duty-2013/kits-42/

ChattyCathy · Aug 12, 2015

SSBC makes a bolt on kit.

UNBROKEN · Aug 12, 2015

2015_Platinum_Stroker said:
There are options. Just not cheap ones.

http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/super-duty-2005-2012/kits-5/
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/super-duty-2013/kits-42/

That's pretty damn cheap to me. The front and rear kits for my 2012 Ram were about $8500. It damn sure didn't stop $8500 better...sure did look good though.

UNBROKEN · Aug 12, 2015

ChattyCathy said:
SSBC makes a bolt on kit.

For newer trucks?
Their V8 calipers on my 04 F250 was probably the best money I've ever spent on brakes. I didn't know they had anything out for 2005 or newer.

jcain · Aug 12, 2015

Yes, they do. 14" and 12"

ChattyCathy · Aug 12, 2015

UNBROKEN said:
For newer trucks?
Their V8 calipers on my 04 F250 was probably the best money I've ever spent on brakes. I didn't know they had anything out for 2005 or newer.

Ya...

Here is a good write up.

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/6-...cussion/982162-ssbc-brake-install-review.html

Notneb · Aug 12, 2015

Def a better option than wildwood for those of us without 20"+ rims! Now if we could only hear from someone who has that setup who towes extensively.

D10Tion · Aug 12, 2015

thanks fo all the feedback guys! keep it comin. im going to do some research on what ive gotten back so far.

B.Warning · Aug 12, 2015

I really need to do something with my brakes. I'd be interested in a drilled/slotted rotor If they were worth a dam but I'm not spending $2500+ a axle for brakes. For less money than that I can swap a set of 08-10 f450 axles under my pig and have the gearing I'd want.

This is my 7th caliper in 40k miles to do this.

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jcain · Aug 12, 2015

It's half that.

ChattyCathy · Aug 12, 2015

B.Warning said:
I really need to do something with my brakes. I'd be interested in a drilled/slotted rotor If they were worth a dam but I'm not spending $2500+ a axle for brakes. For less money than that I can swap a set of 08-10 f450 axles under my pig and have the gearing I'd want.

This is my 7th caliper in 40k miles to do this.

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I work my truck 1% of what you do and tow and I really want them.

lincolnlocker · Aug 13, 2015

here's the site from the write up from chatty's post
http://ssbrakes.com/c-624171-vehicle-specific-products.html

live life full throttle

UNBROKEN · Aug 13, 2015

I can safely say I've spent more on aftermarket brake kits than probably anyone on this site...and hands down the best bang for the buck is the SSBC stuff.
I wish they did a V8 caliper for the newer trucks but the V6 will do too.
I've used several of their kits plus Wilwood, Stillen and that ridiculously expensive Rotora stuff and the SSBC was as good or better and a fraction of the price.

BOHICA256 · Aug 16, 2015

So is there a sponsor on here that can get me taken care of? I need to do some brake work. Wanting to do fronts first then rears when able. Liking the looks and loving the price of the SSBC.