3rd gen brake conversion on a dually

[portlandareae28]

I have read plenty about the 3rd gen brake conversion, will the "dually" aspect of this change the rules any?

[Mopar1973Man]

Better off with an exhaust brake. This set of brake pads are going to clear 200k miles. 

 

Not worth it still doesn't change the wear aspect upgrading to 3rd Gen brakes.

Edited February 19, 2019 by Mopar1973Man

[portlandareae28]

driving in California with high speed stop and go, I would like better emergency braking not just looking at overall braking for normal driving.  I think bigger rotors, bigger pads should generate more power and less heat.  I agree with you for towing and or "normal" driving exhaust brake is good way to go.  Ultimately would like both long term.

Edited February 19, 2019 by portlandareae28

[trreed]

I only notice a stopping difference with a trailer since I've done the conversion.

 

There shouldn't be any difference between DRW and SRW pickups.  The 17" rim rule still applies.

[Evan]

Did you brake a rotor bolting it on.

 

Curious of your outcome.  My old man was given the wrong rotor for his dually and snapped it with the impact.

 

He was just doing a brake job not upgrading anything

[Sycostang67]

I'm glad I did the conversion, the bigger brakes with my bigger tires make the truck stop like it's got OEM sized tires again. 

[bcbigfoot]

On 2/19/2019 at 10:26 AM, trreed said:

I only notice a stopping difference with a trailer since I've done the conversion.

 

There shouldn't be any difference between DRW and SRW pickups.  The 17" rim rule still applies.

 

The dually rear disc brakes (2001/2002) uses larger caliper pistons than the 2500/srw.  

Edited May 18, 2019 by bcbigfoot

[Evan]

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Edited May 19, 2019 by Evan

[Mopar1973Man]

Economy brake pads. 200k miles. Exhaust brake. I'll go another 100k mile and check again.

 

There is no way a 3rd Gen brake upgrade is going to outperform an Exhaust Brake. 

 

Edited May 19, 2019 by Mopar1973Man

[AH64ID]

On 2/19/2019 at 9:37 AM, Mopar1973Man said:

Better off with an exhaust brake. This set of brake pads are going to clear 200k miles. 

 

Not worth it still doesn't change the wear aspect upgrading to 3rd Gen brakes.

 

Two very different upgrades. 

 

Personally I'd do both on a 2nd gen. Better service brakes are always a plus, and an exhaust brake is invaluable. 

 

If pads/rotors are being replaced anyways the 3rd gen brake upgrade isn't an expensive mod. 

1 hour ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Economy brake pads. 200k miles. Exhaust brake. I'll go another 100k mile and check again.

 

Not a fair comparison with your current driving routine. Mostly highway miles without traffic or a trailer will greatly extend the brake life over the "average" driving conditions. 

[dripley]

4 hours ago, AH64ID said:

 

If pads/rotors are being replaced anyways the 3rd gen brake upgrade isn't an expensive mod.

Unless you have to buy wheels. One time expense granted, but an extra 3 or hundred bucks. The other is the 17" tires are more expensive, $25 or so. And there seems to be not as much choice on the 17's but I have not spent alot time looking.

4 hours ago, AH64ID said:

Not a fair comparison with your current driving routine. Mostly highway miles without traffic or a trailer will greatly extend the brake life over the "average" driving conditions. 

I cant argue with this. As one who sees alot highway miles. But used to only get about 70k out of front brakes pre e brake. The 7 years, 180k or so, mine worked I did no front brakes. 

 

 

[Evan]

I bought 3rd gen wheels for 100 bucks.

 

This forum is worthless without being able to upload pics. 

I might pay like 40 a month for that privilege