Future build on 2012, need input and ideas..... - Ford Raptor

[The Tank]

Great points BT.

People don't upgrade brakes (IMO) because it's not as "sexy" as 600HP. And most people have never driven a vehicle with outstanding brakes. If they did they'd be much more appreciative and desirous of having great stoppers.

Most people never change their brake fluid.

 

[BentToast]

(why does nobody ever uprgade brakes?)

Good point but i will need to test them at 600H.P. before considering upgrade.....

Thats what this guy said.
Driver survives 200-foot plunge off South Rim

Or, you could just go running your 600hp, 6,000lb truck through traffic with 10k in engine upgrades and stock brakes.

 

[groundpoundn2000]

Thats what this guy said.
Driver survives 200-foot plunge off South Rim

Or, you could just go running your 600hp, 6,000lb truck through traffic with 10k in engine upgrades and stock brakes.

Well, i was thinking of 26K of upgrades and going "OVER" traffic but point taken.....

 

[BentToast]

Here is a Brembo kit I found. For that much power you need better stoppers. The brakes on the Raptor are the ones on all 2010-up F150
Brembo GT 6 Piston Big Brake Kits from HorsepowerFreaks

 

[bradyh20]

I dunno about you guys, but I think the brakes are fine. Sure, my truck doesn't have 600 hp, but what are the real differences?

600 hp doesn't really change how fast you can go. The stock brakes will bring you down from 100 mph plenty quick.

600 hp may mean you're stopping from higher speeds more frequently. So is brake fade the issue? I feel like I've hammered my brakes pretty well, and I've never felt even a hint of fade.

Our brakes were designed for towing situations. I think you'll still have plenty of margin with a 600 hp engine out in the desert. To be fair, though, perhaps you shouldn't test near the grand canyon.

 

[groundpoundn2000]

I dunno about you guys, but I think the brakes are fine. Sure, my truck doesn't have 600 hp, but what are the real differences?

600 hp doesn't really change how fast you can go. The stock brakes will bring you down from 100 mph plenty quick.

600 hp may mean you're stopping from higher speeds more frequently. So is brake fade the issue? I feel like I've hammered my brakes pretty well, and I've never felt even a hint of fade.

Our brakes were designed for towing situations. I think you'll still have plenty of margin with a 600 hp engine out in the desert. To be fair, though, perhaps you shouldn't test near the grand canyon.

Well, until you feel the power of 600HP (flywheel or rwhp), it's kind of hard to understand the differences....Also it is not just about how fast you go but how fast you can get there is a big part of it too...not sure about anyone else here but i think it is kind of nice to be able to light up all 4 tires at free will......Like i said before i will give the stock brakes a good testing before changing over, then again Brembo is highest quality IMO and an eye catcher too so win win for me.... No Grand Canyon...Got it......

 

[bradyh20]

Well, until you feel the power of 600HP (flywheel or rwhp), it's kind of hard to understand the differences....Also it is not just about how fast you go but how fast you can get there is a big part of it too...not sure about anyone else here but i think it is kind of nice to be able to light up all 4 tires at free will......Like i said before i will give the stock brakes a good testing before changing over, then again Brembo is highest quality IMO and an eye catcher too so win win for me.... No Grand Canyon...Got it......

I've felt 600 before... just sayin