Anyone running Brake Man Superbrakes on Ford Stock Brakes?

[EMrider]

My total installed cost was about $1k........can't remember exactly.

As Dave mentioned, biggest change seems to have been reduced brake fade, with a small improvement in stopping power. So at least I'm more confident that the brakes are there when I need them, which obviously means a lot if I've been working them hard.

I'm heading in to see Hubert at BBA later this month and will ask about options for upgrading to f550 brakes on the front. He mentioned this to me on the last visit. My guess is that it will be less than the complete brakeman package.

R

[oldbonesclimber]

For those interested I changed over to the F550 Brakes recently. I have a 2007 SMB with the Dynatrac Pro Rock 60. I have been putting together a post on the conversion and will try to get it out tonight. The brakes are quite an improvement. The pedal feels like it should. Parts are about $2800 and doable in a day with all the components but I would allow a little more.

Paul

[Roonie]

Originally Posted by EMrider

My total installed cost was about $1k........can't remember exactly.

R

That matches my quote since mine only was for parts. Sounds like you got the rotors and pads.

[ctimrun]

Originally Posted by oldbonesclimber

For those interested I changed over to the F550 Brakes recently. I have a 2007 SMB with the Dynatrac Pro Rock 60. I have been putting together a post on the conversion and will try to get it out tonight. The brakes are quite an improvement. The pedal feels like it should. Parts are about $2800 and doable in a day with all the components but I would allow a little more.

Paul

Looking forward to seeing your post!

[ctimrun]

Was distracted by my wife while posting. Forgot to say I also recently upgraded to the F550 brakes and noticed a huge difference in braking ability, and my van isn't nearly the weight your vans are. I would think the braking difference would be huge for the heavier vans.

[webbmac]

Originally Posted by ctimrun

Looking forward to seeing your post!

Me, too!

Originally Posted by carringb

Does your van still have rear drum brakes?

No, rears are the are the GM 13" disc. FWIW, for whatever reason, the stock fronts are a smaller disc, probably why Quigley thankfully used the Ford front brakes/axle. I don't think I'm close to skidding but maybe I haven't pushed it far enough. Could very well be user error, not using what I have effectively. In any event, looking for a greater safety margin with the wife and kids and all.

[carringb]

OK. I couldn't remember which years GM had drum and disc. There were a couple years they flip-flopped and went back to drum because of problems with the parking brakes on the disc units.

I wonder if you can bolt up larger calipers to the rear? Maybe something off the pickups? Could be a cheap way to get even batter braking, once you upgrade the fronts.

[webbmac]

Originally Posted by carringb

OK. I couldn't remember which years GM had drum and disc. There were a couple years they flip-flopped and went back to drum because of problems with the parking brakes on the disc units.

I wonder if you can bolt up larger calipers to the rear? Maybe something off the pickups? Could be a cheap way to get even batter braking, once you upgrade the fronts.

Fantastic idea, thanks!

[oldbonesclimber]

I just posted the Late Model Brake Upgrade to a New Post if anyone interested.

Paul