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Old 11-20-2011, 05:33 PM
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I noticed that with the 35's, I am having to mash the brakes harder and harder to stop. I've replaced pads but I'm looking for a more permanent solution. what brake upgrades are available out there?
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TF has a nice big brake kit. Kinda pricy but many say they like it and can notice a significant difference.
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Originally Posted by rubi08unlimited
I noticed that with the 35's, I am having to mash the brakes harder and harder to stop. I've replaced pads but I'm looking for a more permanent solution. what brake upgrades are available out there?
x2! Teraflex BIG BRAKE upgrade kit, looking into this once I run 35's. Still plenty of tread on my 32 BFG's so once I get new tires this will be one of the upgrades I will be running with. Great product and has had some good reviews. They offer a choice with slotted rotors as well for a few bucks more....like $30 more I think. Check it out, for new calipers, rotors and pads that's a decent cost at $665 and will do what you want it to.

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Old 11-20-2011, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by PhantomRescue
x2! Teraflex BIG BRAKE upgrade kit, looking into this once I run 35's. Still plenty of tread on my 32 BFG's so once I get new tires this will be one of the upgrades I will be running with. Great product and has had some good reviews. They offer a choice with slotted rotors as well for a few bucks more....like $30 more I think. Check it out, for new calipers, rotors and pads that's a decent cost at $665 and will do what you want it to.

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I don't know if I'm imaging it or not but when I put the stainless steel front brake lines on I can swear that it stops a little better. Not crazy difference but the pedal feels a lot less spongy
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Originally Posted by jm102602
I don't know if I'm imaging it or not but when I put the stainless steel front brake lines on I can swear that it stops a little better. Not crazy difference but the pedal feels a lot less spongy
Rubber break lines expand alot once the brake fluid heats up and warms the rubber up. Stainless steel break lines are a good cheap up grade in any car to get rid of some of that spongy feeling.



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