2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission changing rear brakes from 2.5 to3.5

[GotDodge]

My dad has a 99 auto 2500 4X4. He is trying to find out what parts he will need to change his 2. 5" brakes to 3. 5" brakes. If anybody could give me a list. That would be great.

 

[willyslover]

contact Sam Peterson in the NW. . he runs a great brake shop

sorry do not have a phone or link. . he is a TDR member so you can look him up

 

[Dennis Garrett]

Might be a good time to replace your brake cylinders with the bigger dia. ones that fit the 3500. I finally replaced my original shoes on my 2500 at 160k, and put the bigger cylinders on at the same time. I really don't notice any additional braking, but should be getting a little more force on the shoes due to the bigger pistons

 

[raf2000]

Is the problem he is trying to fix poor overall braking? The rears do VERY little stopping. I tow lots with mine, high speed and estimate about 250K miles before rears need replacing. The problem on pre 2000, I believe, is that they use tiny little brake pads up front with only (is it one or two pistons) and 2000 up made a major improvement to the size of the pads (total surface area) and doubled the piston count in the calipers. There is a company that makes a fantastic upgrade kit for the front, new calipers, pads and cross drilled rotors, etc. Can't remember the name. . Pricy but I heavily considered it on my '98, then I bought a 2000!