Big Brake Kit from Revolution Brake Company! Yess!!

[dmvara]

Well, I plopped down a deposit for a big brake kit from Revolution Brake Company. They are going to start the project immediately. I tried alot of other companies and unfortunately no one has a kit for the front that will work with the stock wheels. I prefer the original OEM wheels because of the look and because I don't want to spend $$ uselessly.
It'll take about 3 weeks to get the templates for the fronts and another 3 weeks once I approve them for them to begin production. As for the rear setup, I am going to use the Rotota big brake kit at HorsepowerFreaks.com Performance Parts Aftermarket and Racing. It fits perfectly inside the stock 20" wheel. My contact there is David. He is a pretty cool fella. Overall, yes a very expensive project. But you only live once.
Kevin at Revolution Brake Company told me both brake kits would be compatible. When the project is done I will post pics.

[Doug Allen]

Originally Posted by dmvara

Well, I plopped down a deposit for a big brake kit from Revolution Brake Company. They are going to start the project immediately. I tried alot of other companies and unfortunately no one has a kit for the front that will work with the stock wheels. I prefer the original OEM wheels because of the look and because I don't want to spend $$ uselessly.
It'll take about 3 weeks to get the templates for the fronts and another 3 weeks once I approve them for them to begin production. As for the rear setup, I am going to use the Rotota big brake kit at HorsepowerFreaks.com Performance Parts Aftermarket and Racing. It fits perfectly inside the stock 20" wheel. My contact there is David. He is a pretty cool fella. Overall, yes a very expensive project. But you only live once.
Kevin at Revolution Brake Company told me both brake kits would be compatible. When the project is done I will post pics.

Do you have a cost estimate for the kit?

[dmvara]

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

Do you have a cost estimate for the kit?

Yes. The cost for the front brake kit is $3500 and some change. The cost for the rotora's is posted on Horsepowerfreaks website. Hope that helps.

[SoonerRed]

And for that cost, how much shorter will your stops be from the OEM brakes? Just curious what you're buying.

thx

[xtreemssr]

Hi folks,
I have the front and rear big break kit from Rotora and they are great. I have 20's in the front and 22's in the rear. My rims have about a 4" lip so the fronts needed a spacer but the rear were bolt on. Look and perform fantastic.

Regards,

Xtreemssr

[SSRCrazy]

Originally Posted by dmvara

Well, I plopped down a deposit for a big brake kit from Revolution Brake Company. They are going to start the project immediately. I tried alot of other companies and unfortunately no one has a kit for the front that will work with the stock wheels. I prefer the original OEM wheels because of the look and because I don't want to spend $$ uselessly.

Okay, not trying to be rude here, but being pc isn't my thing. Why put a $3500 big brake kit on a 4600+ lb. truck that was never built to be a sportscar? I guess one could say that the 4600 lbs. are reason enough (the thing weighs as much as a truck!), to which I'd counter the SSR wasn't designed or engineered to be driven to the extremes where performance braking is needed. If the desired affect is primarily to dress up the truck--well, I still just don't get it. You can do a lot of caliper dress up for less money.

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by SSRCrazy

Okay, not trying to be rude here, but being pc isn't my thing. Why put a $3500 big brake kit on a 4600+ lb. truck that was never built to be a sportscar? I guess one could say that the 4600 lbs. are reason enough (the thing weighs as much as a truck!), to which I'd counter the SSR wasn't designed or engineered to be driven to the extremes where performance braking is needed. If the desired affect is primarily to dress up the truck--well, I still just don't get it. You can do a lot of caliper dress up for less money.

I feel the Stock Brakes are very good Stoppers. And I would not touch mine.
My feelings on Big Brakes or anything is...you got the $$$ & want it...buy it.

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by XSELER8

I feel the Stock Brakes are very good Stoppers. And I would not touch mine. My feeling on Big Brakes or anything is...you got the $$$ & want it...buy it.

[Doug Allen]

OK, admittedly I'm a gearhead, and I'm always up for performance upgrades, but.....

I've had a Magnacharger on HELLVIS for a year and a half, with an aftermarket cam and a few other goodies that equate to around 550 RWHP or 650 crank HP, along with 22" wheels in the rear, and have never thought I NEEDED a big brake kit to stop. Not that I wouldn't buy a set if they were reasonably priced, but they're not.

IMO, $ 3,500 for a front brake set is halfway to a Magnacharger, and That's where the fun starts.

[xtreemssr]

I think as with any other SSR owner it is way past the need
stage. Obviously I think I NEED the big break kits as I have mentioned I have them on the front and the rear. I would have thought that most members here would understand the WANT factor as the SSR is not the most practical truck purchase. Just my 2 cents.

Regards,

Xtreemssr

[dmvara]

Originally Posted by xtreemssr

I think as with any other SSR owner it is way past the need
stage. Obviously I think I NEED the big break kits as I have mentioned I have them on the front and the rear. I would have thought that most members here would understand the WANT factor as the SSR is not the most practical truck purchase. Just my 2 cents.

Regards,

Xtreemssr

Yea, I agree as well. I think it dresses up the vehicle. I never said that it was a must need. It just looks way cool. I do have to admit that there are some instance that when I punch it I can feel just so much weight when coming to an immediate stop. Mine is supercharged as well with a magnacharger.

[Chick]

You can have "GOOD" brakes and then you can have "GREAT" brakes.

I have modified the SSBC kit to fit my SSR and they are "GREAT". If they only stop me a few seconds better that's a few seconds that can make the difference between "Stopping In Time" or "Almost Stopping In Time".

Yes, they sure are expensive but it's where I wanted to put my money. I can do 0 to 60 in a flash (supercharged 6 speed with 4.10:1 gears), but you should see me go from 60 to 0! (can't forget the Toyo Tires)

[Copacetic Kris]

Originally Posted by xtreemssr

I think as with any other SSR owner it is way past the need
stage. Obviously I think I NEED the big break kits as I have mentioned I have them on the front and the rear. I would have thought that most members here would understand the WANT factor as the SSR is not the most practical truck purchase. Just my 2 cents.

Regards,

Xtreemssr

I'd like the kit but not for the cost

[dmvara]

Originally Posted by Chick

You can have "GOOD" brakes and then you can have "GREAT" brakes.

I have modified the SSBC kit to fit my SSR and they are "GREAT". If they only stop me a few seconds better that's a few seconds that can make the difference between "Stopping In Time" or "Almost Stopping In Time".

Yes, they sure are expensive but it's where I wanted to put my money. I can do 0 to 60 in a flash (supercharged 6 speed with 4.10:1 gears), but you should see me go from 60 to 0! (can't forget the Toyo Tires)

I agree Chick. I can't wait to see how the brakes perform when I need to stop on a dime. Every site claims it they don't reduce stopping distance, so I am curious to see the end result. Just out of curiosity, does Toyo make tires for the factory rims?

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by dmvara

I agree Chick. I can't wait to see how the brakes perform when I need to stop on a dime. Every site claims it they don't reduce stopping distance, so I am curious to see the end result. Just out of curiosity, does Toyo make tires for the factory rims?

Here is our tire thread:
Tires

[FlashBack]

Stopping distance is important but equally important is resistance to fade if you drive with any spirit. One good stop may be good enough for the cruser, but spirited esp curvy road, mountain pass blasting, requires that the brakes stay functional with repeated slow downs etc. when hot. A car should be not faster than its brakes, and the stock SSR brakes are marginal for the performance oriented driver. Power is useless/dangerous without control.
Availability of on option is a good thing. Good brakes don't come cheap. I think of them as a parachute. Not a good place to skimp.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by xtreemssr

I think as with any other SSR owner it is way past the need
stage. Obviously I think I NEED the big break kits as I have mentioned I have them on the front and the rear. I would have thought that most members here would understand the WANT factor as the SSR is not the most practical truck purchase. Just my 2 cents.

Regards,

Xtreemssr

I'll see your 2 cents and raise you three.
C'mon guys, need? Since when is the SSR about need? Need is for transportation, commuting... other people.
SSRs are about fun, cool, giggles and grins. Do you need flame paint jobs, custom wheels, more horsepower, more bling? Sure you do.
And some people need bigger brakes... I don't, but to each his own.

@dmvara, thanks for sharing the information so we all know what's available to make our choices.

[SSRCrazy]

Hey, to each their own. Me and my gearhead buddies just always get a chuckle out of "upgrades" like this on non-performance cars/trucks--nothing like the show-n-shine we were at two years ago in East Lansing where a guy had bolted a blower to the iron duke 4 banger in his Fiero!

Relating flames and cosmetic changes that dress up an SSR with mechanical add-ons, well that's like comparing apples and 747s. Freedom of speech, freedom of expression--and having the ability to earn the money to blow it on whatever we want! All great reasons for loving this great country of ours!

[FlashBack]

Originally Posted by SSRCrazy

Okay, not trying to be rude here, but being pc isn't my thing. Why put a $3500 big brake kit on a 4600+ lb. truck that was never built to be a sportscar? I guess one could say that the 4600 lbs. are reason enough (the thing weighs as much as a truck!), to which I'd counter the SSR wasn't designed or engineered to be driven to the extremes where performance braking is needed. If the desired affect is primarily to dress up the truck--well, I still just don't get it. You can do a lot of caliper dress up for less money.

Yes it's rude and its hogwash. The SSR is a hotrod sport truck, with 400 HP out of the box and a great chevy smallblock that responds well to modification. It it is well balanced front to rear and with minor suspension/tire mods out handles many so called sport sedans and coupes. The Ford Lightning weighed about the same as the SSR and is highly respected at the strip and street. A supercharged SSR is at least in that catagory. I am tired about weenie statements about the SSR being just for looks and not a performance vehicle. Upgraded brakes are a good looking and functional addition to this high performance truck.

[SSRCrazy]