Brake kit for 35s

[Matthew Gilley]

I have a 2012 1500 with a 2.5 leveling kit. I plan on getting 35s, will I need a new brake kit for bigger tires aside from more braking power?

 

[Midnight Storm]

In sure a lot of people leave the stock brakes but it never hurts to have upgraded ones. I think the two most common brands for our trucks are the R1’s and the powerstop z36.
Check out @Nick@GotExhaust

 

[Matthew Gilley]

Cool. Just wondering if new rotors/calipers and pads would be needed.

 

[Firetruck41]

Not needed. Better pads would be the best bang for the buck.

 

[Michael]

I have 295/65/20’s on my truck; they’re 3/4” taller the. 35’s. I had 285/65/20’s at this time last year. I was wishing my brakes worked better. Of course I wish they worked better with the oem tires on it. About this time last year I put Powerstop slotted and cross drilled rotors and their Z36 pads on my truck. I did the recommended break in procedure. They are a huge improvement over the crap that comes on our trucks. With 35’s I highly recommend the powerstop Z36’s.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

We have a great package here
https://gotexhaust.com/i-23698983-2009-2018-ram-1500-got-exhaust-performance-brake-package.html
This will give you better stopping power and not let your brakes get too hot giving you brake fade.

Be sure to use promo code GOTBRAKES15 at checkout for an awesome price on this package.

We have had many members run this package with great results! Check the photos on the link I posted. That is just some of the Forum members rides!

 

[staying_tuned]

Ran the Z36 package on our 4Runner after larger tires and did the same on my Ram 1500. Much better and haven't been able to get them to noticeably fade yet (I'm in the Poconos).

That said, I've heard great things about R1 rotors and with the coupon that Nick included above, it looks like the full R1 setup can be had for a tad cheaper than the full Z36 set.