Fiddlebick
Junior Member
I've been researching the brake threads on here, and I'd like to describe my towing situation and get your advice. I have a 2017 Bighorn 5.7 and I tow a 24ft Tritoon with one set of disc axle brakes on the trailer. The dry weight of the boat is under 2900 lbs. Not sure if that includes the motor or not, either way adding the trailer weight and I'm guessing 4500 lbs ballpark? My OEM brakes have 56,000 miles and are warped, so I'm ready to not only replace, but upgrade within reason. I like the powerstop recommendations, but not sure I need that Z36 set for my braking needs...maybe the Z23 kit would be all I need. The other question is should I go 4 wheel or the front only for now. Doesn't the front bear the main braking load? I haven't done an inspection of the system and I don't mind spending the money to get the job done right, but I am still cost conscious. My other thoughts are the Wagner solid rotors and OEX pads. How's that for choices?!! If I sound like a confused old man I'm sorry, sure looks that way to me when I read this post back to myself!