zcarczar
1/2 ton status
I want to keep my six lug wheels, but is it possible to put 3/4 calipers on a 1/2 ton axle, or do i need the whole axle assembly?
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3/4 ton brakes on 1/2 ton axles?
- Thread starter zcarczar
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As far as 1/2 and 3/4 ton disk brakes go, the calipers are the same. The 3/4 ton rotors are 8 lug though. As far as the rear, you cannot put 3/4 ton brakes on a 1/2 ton rear end. You can do a disk brake conversion though in the rear and keep your 6 lug.
zcarczar
1/2 ton status
they are the same? i thought that the 3/4 ton had bigger brakes, isnt that the reason they have 16" wheels instead of 15".
The front calipers are the exact same for 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. The 3/4 ton front rotors are about 1/2" larger in diameter but since the caliper is the same you don't gain any better braking from it, just 8 lug. How many 8 lug 15" wheels have you seen lately? There are not many out there and I don't think there are any that are aluminum.
zcarczar
1/2 ton status
oh ok, i get it now, does anybody make a bigger caliper for the front brakes?
Thanks
Thanks
The only "bigger brake" other than a 1/2 or 3/4 ton is the D60 on the 1 ton.
And no, the 1 ton calipers will not fit the 1/2 or 3/4 ton. /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif
And no, the 1 ton calipers will not fit the 1/2 or 3/4 ton. /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif
BTW, what are you doing and why are you trying to get "larger" calipers for a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?
zcarczar
1/2 ton status
I just wanted to see what the options were, because i dont want to drop $1000 on a dana 60 when i dont need it
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
is there such thing as a double caliper that has a piston on both sides for better breaking.i think ive seen them on cars before.or maybe i was just dreaming it up.haha /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif
Yeah, the Fords use a dual piston caliper, but they also use a different caliper mount bracket.
I would assume with some fabrication, you could make the Ford calipers and brackets work and fit to a 1/2 or 3/4 ton axle. Just expect to spend some $$$ to get the job done. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif
I would assume with some fabrication, you could make the Ford calipers and brackets work and fit to a 1/2 or 3/4 ton axle. Just expect to spend some $$$ to get the job done. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif
MudbogAD
1/2 ton status
That's good to know because people have told me their 3/4 ton brakes have more breaking power than 1/2 tone brakes.
gmule
1/2 ton status
Check these guys out they probably have the answer
http://www.brembo.com/
http://www.brembo.com/
