Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech General discussion of wheels and tires for the Ford Ranger.

Upgraded brake systems for lift kits

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-07-2006
aftermarket's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ab, ab
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Upgraded brake systems for lift kits

For all of you who have done a lift and obviously gone to a bigger tim/rim like I have.


What have you upgraded on your brake systems, and why?

And what brand(s) did you use, and where you picked them up from?

Got me to thinking its been almost 30,000 kms since my lift and tires/rims were put on in February, and maybe it's time to replace some parts due to obvious wear and tear.

Only thing I've done is upgraded to Camburg extended s/s brake lines.

Seen a few things like rotors on ebay, but not going to purchase something without some prior knowledge first.


Any help is always greatly appreciated.
 
  #2  
Old 09-07-2006
Roach2004's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 8,320
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I say just get some good rotors and ceramic pads from an auto parts store so you can get some kind of a warrenty
 
  #3  
Old 09-07-2006
KARPE's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Valrico, Fl 33594
Posts: 4,748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Jusnes has upgrade kits, you'll get customer service and warranty. I dunno how you made it 30 k, I'd be skrd! I'd up the brakes before regearing if I was lifting
 
  #4  
Old 09-07-2006
HighRollerII's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 10,073
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
i just got high performance pads..
 
  #5  
Old 09-07-2006
aftermarket's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ab, ab
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Roach2004
I say just get some good rotors and ceramic pads from an auto parts store so you can get some kind of a warrenty


So what is a good rotor?
 
  #6  
Old 09-07-2006
graniteguy's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,221
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
if slotted are available from a reputable supplier like power slot, get them. I'm not keen on drilled rotors. "Ebay" performance slotted or drilled rotors look nasty real quick. They get rusty and stay rusty from what i have experienced.
 
  #7  
Old 09-07-2006
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Huntsville, Tx
Posts: 827
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
and i was aiming for the ebay rotors. dang it.
 
  #8  
Old 09-07-2006
graniteguy's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,221
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
they should be fine. Just UGLY. I wouldn't get drilled though if I got an off brand. They tend to crack in between the holes.
 
  #9  
Old 09-09-2006
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Fuquay Varina, NC
Posts: 3,048
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The 2wd rotors havent changed as far as i know, so this will be you best bet (best price ive seen too)

http://www.jusnesmodified.com/store/...roducts_id=196
 
  #10  
Old 09-10-2006
aftermarket's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ab, ab
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Bob, we will be in contact shortly.

Talk soon.
 
  #11  
Old 09-11-2006
Ranger1's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location:
Posts: 3,115
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I got the upgrade rotors and pads from Jusnes and i am happy with them. Brings it to a screeching stop. Sure it could be better but i can't think of anything else to do to it.
 

Last edited by Ranger1; 09-11-2006 at 01:07 AM.
  #12  
Old 09-11-2006
l2en's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Keystone State
Posts: 4,521
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Roach2004
I say just get some good rotors and ceramic pads from an auto parts store so you can get some kind of a warrenty
Ceramic pads = trouble. They're over priced and chew up rotors. My carbon metallics worked better than ceramics.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1LFRD
General Technical & Electrical
0
07-07-2013 08:46 AM
Ranger Smith
General Technical & Electrical
7
12-19-2011 08:36 AM
garciaedgar
1" & 3" Body Lifts
36
09-04-2006 10:33 PM
MonsterGuy
General Technical & Electrical
9
03-13-2006 06:13 PM
PW01
General Ford Ranger Discussion
15
01-20-2006 09:29 AM



Quick Reply: Upgraded brake systems for lift kits



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:40 PM.