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[ColoradoK5]

What are you guys using for a big brake kit up front and rear disc brakes on 4wd's? Braking isnt horrible now but would like more stopping power

[GhostTown]

Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

What are you guys using for a big brake kit up front and rear disc brakes on 4wd's? Braking isnt horrible now but would like more stopping power

I just added a hydroboost, Bendix ceramic pads, and stainless steel lines, to brand new stock rotors, calipers, and drums, to slow down very standard sized 31 x 10.50R15's on a 4x4.

I went from almost having manual brakes due to low vacuum caused by a large cammed 383, to being able to stand the truck on it's nose at will. My K5 now stops better than anything I've ever owned in the past. Very smooth, too.

[ColoradoK5]

Originally Posted by GhostTown

I just added a hydroboost, Bendix ceramic pads, and stainless steel lines, to brand new stock rotors, calipers, and drums, to slow down very standard sized 31 x 10.50R15's on a 4x4.

I went from almost having manual brakes due to low vacuum caused by a large cammed 383, to being able to stand the truck on it's nose at will. My K5 now stops better than anything I've ever owned in the past. Very smooth, too.

I have never really messed with hydroboost where did you get the unit and what is involved? Thanks any help would be a great help

[GhostTown]

Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

I have never really messed with hydroboost where did you get the unit and what is involved? Thanks any help would be a great help

This is where I got my unit.

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/

The info pages do a great job of explaining how and why they work so well. Basically, I dumped my vacuum booster and now get my power assist from the power steering pump. Tons of power, and smooth.

I had mine professionally installed.