2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Better brakes for my '01 3500 dually

[WoodsC]

Does anyone have suggestions for improving my 4-wheel disk brakes on my dually? When I have my 4,000 lb camper loaded on, I can't lock 'up. Sure would like to stop 'er a little faster.

Thanks to all of you

 

[SRadke]

Third gen rotors and calipers will bolt right on the front.

 

[SRadke]

Forgot to add, you'll have to switch to 17" or larger wheels.

 

[SRadke]

3rd gen front brakes on 2nd gen - BOMBER Board

 

[Joe Mc]

All I can add is: my 99 (rear drums) for sure lacks in comparison to my buddy's 01 dually (2 piston front/single piston rear) disc set-up. Try power bleeding the system and some new pads. "Whatever you do, don't go with ceramic pads", I tried that once on my fronts and still haven't gotten the embedded particles out of my nice aluminum wheels The pads only lasted about 10k miles too. twice the price and 1/4 the longevity with the added bonus of a set of wheels that need to be blasted and polished #@$%!#@$%!



That was my experience.

 

[WestTN]

It might surprise you to knowvthat you lose traction when you lock up the tires and slide. The anti-lock brakes brakes work the best when you just jump on the and hold the pedal down and let them work. A sliding wheel has very limited traction.