I want better brakes and tires?

ExcursionMan · 10-06-2006, 07:55 PM

I have a 2002 Excursion V10 w/ 90,000 miles. I have replaced the rotors every 30,000 miles. I want to replace the tires with larger than the OEMs which are 16in. I also want better brakes! Any suggestions would be welcomed.

goon · 10-06-2006, 09:02 PM

do you pull anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ExcursionMan · 10-08-2006, 03:32 PM

The only thing I have pulled is 6 kids, a dog, and my hair out because I have to replace the brakes so often. The 90K miles are 50/50 city vs highway. Everything I have read says that putting bigger tires on will improve the ride (which is already fine with me) and help the braking.

98springer · 10-17-2006, 05:20 AM

I've had brake pulsation since the truck was new. At 64k this will be my third brake job. Calipers and rotors have been replaced twice under warranty. I am going to try cryogenic treated rotors with Akebono pads. We'll see how that turns out. For tires I used Michelin LTX M/S Load range E. They ride nice!

Blackltd03 · 02-06-2007, 05:43 PM

I've just replaced all brake rotors and pads as well as tires and wheels. Powerslot rotors with HAWK HPS pads. 305/70R16 Firestone Destination AT's on EVO by Weld Commando wheels. All this made a night and day difference in ride quality and braking ability.

NKENN · 02-13-2007, 09:40 AM

I have an 01 Limited with the V8 and 107,000 miles. I drive about 90% highway driving and 10% suburbs. I perform all of my own maintenance and check the brakes regularly. I just recently inspected my rotors and pads and they still look almost new. I don't know if 50% city driving can make that much of a difference. Do you drive aggressively and brake hard or do you drive defensively and anticipate stops ahead of time? Driving style has a lot to do with gas mileage, tire wear, brake wear and overall vehicle condition. I hope you find a solution to your problem.