3500 front brakes bigger than 2500

[thejeepdude]

I was looking at this link:



http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/2004/docs/dr/ts.pdf



and noticed that the front brakes on the 2500 and 3500 are the same diameter and surface area, but the 3500 4x4 gets . 13" of extra thickness. This should help with any potential warping rotor issues, I would think. And possibly allow for more of a grind, if neccessary. Not too major, but just thought I'd bring it up since it's quoted over and over that the only differences are the overload springs and cab lights. Or... maybe it's just a typo on the specs sheet? Can anyone verify this with a micrometer?

 

[Buzzer]

You learn something new every day. Interesting spec and easily overlooked.

 

[PatrickCampbell]

i actually had to print this page out to try to find it... but couldn't. i see brakes inches(swept area) and it's all the same for the diesels...



where on this page are you seeing this?

 

[PatrickCampbell]

Ah nevermind... I see now



For the other people who are blind:

4X4 Dually: 1. 39"

All others: 1. 26"

 

[KHogan]

I couldn't find it either. As far as I'm aware, 3500's differ from 2500's in the aux. rear spring pack is added on the 1-ton (for equivalent SRW). Dually's add flares, DRW's, and offset-hub front wheels... that's pretty much it.

 

[thejeepdude]

It's on page 2 of the link I posted. Patrick posted the numbers correctly...

 

[y-knot]

I show Dodge using three different caliper bores for there trucks.



1. 1500 models use 2. 95-inch pistons

2. 2500 models use 3. 10-inch pistons

3. 3500 and 2500 4x4 use 3. 385-inch pistons

 

[thejeepdude]

Cool, so bigger calipers AND thicker rotors...

 

[PatrickCampbell]

y-knot... could you tell/show me where you find the info about the caliper pistons?