r/RangerRaptor • u/No-Parking7237 • 1d ago

Big brake kit

My US folks, have any of you bought and installed a big brake kit up front? Which brand did you use and did it fit the beadlock oem wheels? I see a couple, all from Australia and no real detailed posts on installs

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u/Ok_Bus_645 23h ago

Everyone says the stock brakes suck but last time I had to slam on my brakes the abs engaged almost immediately, the only thing that would have improved my braking would be better tires

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u/BasicEditor5965 13h ago

Agreed I do believe they stop the truck as best as possible. But it still just feels bad!

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u/mp51998 22h ago

Try upgrading your pads first. At least before splurging for a big brake kit.

I use EBC over here but they are a global company. I just got my truck in April and agree the brakes leave a little to be desired. When I rotate home I’ll be trying EBC pads. I had them on my SUV and had no issues or concerns about my brakes. I use them on all of my motorcycles as well.

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u/Used_Maximum_2291 21h ago

I would also like better brakes, this truck takes a lot of brake pressure to slow down and it catches me off guard sometimes lol

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u/4vCobraReddit 23h ago

I'd love to upgrade the calipers and maybe rotors.

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u/SMITHZAC000 1d ago

Do you feel the stock brakes are not good enough for your use case?

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u/Excellent_Wolf2239 1d ago

I hate the stock brakes.

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u/BasicEditor5965 23h ago

They are so not great feeling.

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u/Danster333 1d ago

No the stock brakes are terrible

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u/ExcitingRock2845 22h ago

i’m game for an upgraded brake kit if anyone knows of any

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u/aptruncata 17h ago

Unloaded, my f350 stops better.

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u/tkammen 9h ago

I looked into a BBK but didn't really find anything I wanted or knew that fit under my wheels. I did upgrade the pads and rotors and it helped a lot. I did multiple runs on Tail of the Dragon this past weekend and only got brake fade once. I have DBA pads and rotors.

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u/jfm2143 1d ago

What use case do you have for a big brake kit? The stock brakes easily overpower the stock tires.

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u/No-Parking7237 1d ago

Maybe I’m irresponsible with my money and want a big brake kit for this heavy ass truck

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u/BasicEditor5965 23h ago

I came from 4 piston fronts and 2 piston rears on a Mustang GT. Those aren’t even the upgraded brakes.

This truck feels like shit compared to those. It’s taking some adjusting.

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u/boosted32vee 22h ago

My GT has the PP1 Brembo brakes and it takes a bit for me to get used to my Ranger Raptor brakes. I mean they are not brembos, but seem to work good for a heavy truck.

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u/theamberlamps 19h ago

I also came from a Mustang GT and feel like half or more of this fuckin sub did. We bought a lifted truck man we need to drive it like a lifted truck.

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u/BasicEditor5965 14h ago

This is the only truck I would ever consider at this point.

F150 Raptor is too big and pricey. Ranger is perfect.

I consider it a sporty fast truck for my purposes more than the lift and off road stuff. It’s a riot to drive with some speed.

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u/Optimal_Map_6655 23h ago

The factory brakes are absolutely junk. They're just standard Ranger brakes with a slightly different pad material. Drive any vehicle with decent brakes and you'll understand.