Brake Upgrades

I would be super happy if this is the case. What pads would you recommend for a general high use/abuse but not squealy race pads that don’t work cold?

i may just order that stuff when my truck is inbound as going to swap it very quickly
Will need to experiment, then happy to reply. My truck should arrive in 5-10 days. I’ll call the companies I use and see if any have a pad currently.
You mention an additional challenge. Usually the best pads for track and high temp use will squeal. There are a few tricks you can use to reduce the noise, but not eliminate it.
The squeal of high performance brakes is why Porsche has a video and section in the owners manual for new owners to educate them that their high performance brakes will squeal. Most manufacturers just put a quiet, low temp brake pad on as it saves on consumer complaints. But you’ll smoke them with high use. Even BMW.
Race brakes Squeal.
typically four basic categories for brake pads: street, track/street, track use, and race (two sub categories: sprint and endurance) there are many difference in operating temps as well as release characteristics (feel). For 90% of TRX owners the factory pads will be great. For others we will want a pad with a higher operating temp range. The higher the range, probably the more squeal and they will be less effective when cold. Racers get used to warming their brakes. When I drive my track cars on the street, I’ll touch them early to get a little heat in them. I also know I could be screwed if driving to the track, on freeway, and following someone too close. So I make some adjustments.
I will post when I find a pad that works better at higher temps.
If there is a pad supplier on the forum that would be very helpful for all of us!
 
Will need to experiment, then happy to reply. My truck should arrive in 5-10 days. I’ll call the companies I use and see if any have a pad currently.
You mention an additional challenge. Usually the best pads for track and high temp use will squeal. There are a few tricks you can use to reduce the noise, but not eliminate it.
The squeal of high performance brakes is why Porsche has a video and section in the owners manual for new owners to educate them that their high performance brakes will squeal. Most manufacturers just put a quiet, low temp brake pad on as it saves on consumer complaints. But you’ll smoke them with high use. Even BMW.
Race brakes Squeal.
typically four basic categories for brake pads: street, track/street, track use, and race (two sub categories: sprint and endurance) there are many difference in operating temps as well as release characteristics (feel). For 90% of TRX owners the factory pads will be great. For others we will want a pad with a higher operating temp range. The higher the range, probably the more squeal and they will be less effective when cold. Racers get used to warming their brakes. When I drive my track cars on the street, I’ll touch them early to get a little heat in them. I also know I could be screwed if driving to the track, on freeway, and following someone too close. So I make some adjustments.
I will post when I find a pad that works better at higher temps.
If there is a pad supplier on the forum that would be very helpful for all of us!
Your knowledge is appreciated. I’ve done my share of high performance/track/race so would be fine keeping heat in them. I’m ok with porsche/etc level squeal but not racecar squeal.
 
I’ve tracked a dozen different Auto , SUV and Truck brands over the years and all we’ve ever done to have excellent brakes is appropriate pads, braided SS lines and fresh high quality Brake fluid. Done.
All OEM pads will be inadequate for hard sustained use. They have to work at low temps for street DOT regulations. Ex: That panic stop on the freeway when cold.
I would be shocked if you need anymore than that. Now if you want an appearance upgrade that’s different.
I would be super happy if this is the case. What pads would you recommend for a general high use/abuse but not squealy race pads that don’t work cold?

i may just order that stuff when my truck is inbound as going to swap it very quickly

Slopilot - looking forward to hearing how you go with a pad upgrade! One question for you while you're waiting for your truck to land... any guesses on a particular pad compound or operating temperature range that you'd want to target for a TRX?

Also, do you or anyone else know if the TRX calipers are used on another vehicle where we might already have some pad options ready to go?
 
Slopilot - looking forward to hearing how you go with a pad upgrade! One question for you while you're waiting for your truck to land... any guesses on a particular pad compound or operating temperature range that you'd want to target for a TRX?

Also, do you or anyone else know if the TRX calipers are used on another vehicle where we might already have some pad options ready to go?
I pick up my truck tomorrow. Will start looking and research it then. Will report back.
 
Has anyone else done the fluid swap to motul 600?
 
I owned an SRT Jeep for 2 years and ran it hard, real hard. I never had any instance of break fade to speak off. The main criticism of the Brembos on the SRT is that they shed black powder in copious amounts. I've seen those breaks installed on Durangos before there was an SRT Durango, and I can get the part numbers, I think it is around $1400 for the entire system. The only issue is that the rotors are probably not interchangeable to a RAM 6 lug where they are between a Jeep and a Durango.
If there is interest I can dig some more...
Im sure everyone on this thread is interested
 
Im probably gonna go with an alcoa setup, and figure out how to get caliper mounts fabricated. Hopefully, a shop beats me to it!
 
Are our brakes identical to a regular 1500? Thinking a good brake pad compound would work well something like carbotech for example
I tried to cross reference front rotor part numbers,

P/N: 68237063AB
2019-2020 all 1500 trucks
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX
P/N: 68368450AA
2019-2020 all 1500 trucks
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX

P/N: 68437269AA
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 6.4, 5.7

One would think the first (2) AB and AA are left & right side but the 3rd. one is it listed once.
When I get a minute I’m going to visit the dealer myself and ask about it.
If you look up the caliper it’s a similar scenario with multiple part numbers.

Brake fluid, braided lines, drilled/slotted rotors and pads will get you so far.
I can tell you that if you want bigger breaks you are going to have to upgrade the wheels to 20”.
 

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I wish someone would figure this out and take my money
 
I tried to cross reference front rotor part numbers,

P/N: 68237063AB
2019-2020 all 1500 trucks
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX
P/N: 68368450AA
2019-2020 all 1500 trucks
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX

P/N: 68437269AA
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 6.4, 5.7

One would think the first (2) AB and AA are left & right side but the 3rd. one is it listed once.
When I get a minute I’m going to visit thwdealer myself and ask about it.
If you look up the caliper it’s a similar scenario with multiple part numbers.

Brake fluid, braided lines, drilled/slotted rotors and pads will get you so far.
I can tell you that if you want bigger breaks you are going to have to upgrade the wheels to 20”.
If they are the same part # then we are in luck carbotech makes pads for our trucks then in all of there various compounds. Just search under dodge not ram and choose 2019
 
I sent an inquiry to another company that does BBK. They got back with me this afternoon and said they’re working on it already.
 
Weird. I spoke to willwood couple months ago and they said no.

@Johnny@JustBoltOns if this kit works, you are slipping brother
I wish it was that easy...the little footnote "Fits most 22 inch wheels" leaves me doubting 😣
 
I wish it was that easy...the little footnote "Fits most 22 inch wheels" leaves me doubting 😣
I emailed them. See what happens
 
Fyi. Nice job fca. Put tiny brakes on heaviest hellcat vehicle then don’t be in the program that provides CAD files for the aftermarket to fix your mistake.
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I like it.
Looks like that brake kit may require a 22” wheel.
Wheel design is also going to be critical to clear bigger calibers.

NOTE: Fits most 22" wheels.
Fyi. Nice job fca. Put tiny brakes on heaviest hellcat vehicle then don’t be in the program that provides CAD files for the aftermarket to fix your mistake.
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not getting support from the manufacture is a copout. You get your hands on a truck and there’s plenty of 3-D scanning software available these days.
 
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