TRX brake upgrades

ekaz · Jul 12, 2021

For anyone going to larger wheels, like 22" large, I found this kit: https://www.littleshopmfg.com/ram-19-present-1500-front-16-tx6-big-brake-kit/
They have a kit for the rear as well. I have no other knowledge besides they came up in a search.

Hydrilla Gear · Jul 13, 2021

Little Shop MFG doesn't offer a kit for the TRX. The 19+ Ram 1500 will not fit the TRX. According to them the caliper mounting positions are different.

RobsTRX · Jul 13, 2021

Whats the chances that our TRX breaks are similar to the 3/4 ton. Maybe something can be done with that?

mxnyk160 · Jul 13, 2021

Anybody have any experience with this company? https://ceika-store.com/collections/custom-brake-kits

thewrx · Jul 17, 2021

A custom caliper mount would not be hard for a machine shop or someone with a cnc or water/plasma table.

mxnyk160 · Jul 17, 2021

According to the CEIKA website the brakes they make fit the 1500 and the 2500 making me think they mount the same?

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thewrx · Jul 21, 2021

Nice just spec’d out a $33,000 8 piston carbon rotor brake system for the trx, woot! Cant wait.

esm · Jul 21, 2021

I spec'd out a front set only with iron rotors and 6 piston caliper that will clear a 17 inch wheel for $2,100. If these things work, I would definitely buy a set!

mxnyk160 · Jul 21, 2021

thewrx said:
Nice just spec’d out a $33,000 8 piston carbon rotor brake system for the trx, woot! Cant wait.

lol...yeah carbon rotors are pricey but I didn't think they were that bad wow!

mxnyk160 · Jul 21, 2021

esm said:
I spec'd out a front set only with iron rotors and 6 piston caliper that will clear a 17 inch wheel for $2,100. If these things work, I would definitely buy a set!

I have a couple buddies that got sets for their tuner cars and they seemed to be high quality. I emailed the guy and he was asking me if they mount the same as the regular 1500 trucks since they haven't had a TRX to check out yet. Are the TRX brakes the same?

Tom488 · Jul 21, 2021

mxnyk160 said:
I have a couple buddies that got sets for their tuner cars and they seemed to be high quality. I emailed the guy and he was asking me if they mount the same as the regular 1500 trucks since they haven't had a TRX to check out yet. Are the TRX brakes the same?

Almost positive they're the exact same brakes as a standard 1500.

mxnyk160 · Jul 21, 2021

Tom488 said:
Almost positive they're the exact same brakes as a standard 1500.

Do you think they mount the same?

Tom488 · Jul 21, 2021

mxnyk160 said:
Do you think they mount the same?

Seeing as I have a 2019 1500 and a TRX sitting in my garage, I'll see if I can pull a front wheel from both and take pictures. Might not be able to do it until the weekend.

Mdtrx · Jul 22, 2021

I wouldn’t waste the time. The TRX brakes are not the same as the 1500

LSV2NV · Jul 22, 2021

esm said:
I spec'd out a front set only with iron rotors and 6 piston caliper that will clear a 17 inch wheel for $2,100. If these things work, I would definitely buy a set!

same i need 17's. Let me know if they fit. lol

esm · Jul 22, 2021

LSV2NV said:
same i need 17's. Let me know if they fit. lol

It won't be anytime soon, I just ordered my truck last Friday. But if/when I upgrade the brakes I will let you know.

LSV2NV · Jul 22, 2021

esm said:
It won't be anytime soon, I just ordered my truck last Friday. But if/when I upgrade the brakes I will let you know.

hell ya, i ordered 5/5 and still nothing at all lol. Innov8 G500's are calling my name if i can get a 17's to fit. Im going to just order them and make em fit somehow. I guess you can shave down the caliper? aftermarket Brakes seem like a ways out.

Tom488 · Jul 22, 2021

Mdtrx said:
I wouldn’t waste the time. The TRX brakes are not the same as the 1500

Are you sure?

Tom488 · Jul 23, 2021

OK - here are the pictures from the TRX:

And here are the pictures from the 2019 1500 (excuse the rust - she's been parked for a little while.... wonder why?):

Though the camera angle is a little off on the TRX measurement photo, both calipers measured the same between caliper mounting pins - about 9.75" center-to-center.

These sure do look like the same calipers to me.

Mdtrx · Jul 23, 2021

Tom488 said:
OK - here are the pictures from the TRX:
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And here are the pictures from the 2019 1500 (excuse the rust - she's been parked for a little while.... wonder why?):

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Though the camera angle is a little off on the TRX measurement photo, both calipers measured the same between caliper mounting pins - about 9.75" center-to-center.

These sure do look like the same calipers to me.

They are not. Ram had to choose heavier brakes due to the weight increase.