Anybody have advice on larger brake upgrade/ mod?

Anybody have advice on larger brake upgrade/ mod?

03-24-2006, 02:23 PM

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GBrock

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Anybody have advice on larger brake upgrade/ mod?

I have an '01 3500. Plan to eventually tow my 11,000 lb boat. With trailer she will probably come in at 14,000 lbs. I have an exhaust brake and the trailer will have tri-axle disc brakes but I would still like to have a better brake setup on my rig if possible. I have looked at slotted/ cross-drilled rotors but not sure if they will really make a difference. Ideally one would think larger rotors are the way to go. Thus far I haven't found anyone that sells larger than 14" rotors, my rig has 13 inchers.

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2001 3500 QC Dually SLT HO, 6 Spd, 6-inch lift, 39.5 Michelin military tires, LUND step bars and ventshades, 4-Inch MBRP Exhaust, Autometer tri-pillar guage set for PYRO and Fuel PSI and Boost. SBC O Fe. 135,000 mi, Fleetguard filter. Ranchand bumpers and winch next.

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