Do you have a big brake kit installed?

[GreatBenzini]

Yup. The heritage ones with 60mm offset.

The issue is a combination of the wilwood being wider calipers in the rear and the OEM wheels having a massive lip near the spokes.
The aero4 needs 16.76 + 0.08” of clearance. The wheels are 16.25” at the smallest circumference.
Thus the 1” spacer to barely clear that.

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If you're worried about clearance, couldn't you just shave down the caliper as needed?

I posted about the ICOOH kit a while back. Haven't pulled the trigger but it's similar to the Powerbrake; DM6 6-piston caliper and 355 discs upfront and DM4 4-piston caliper and 365 discs out back. ICOOH includes stainless steel lines with their kits. Price estimate I got was $2,200 with a 30-45 day lead time for sea shipping; $200 step-up cost for 10-day air shipping.

 

[ravencr]

The Powerbrake kits are designed and will clear 18" wheels.

Chris

 

[kong24680]

If you're worried about clearance, couldn't you just shave down the caliper as needed?

I posted about the ICOOH kit a while back. Haven't pulled the trigger but it's similar to the Powerbrake; DM6 6-piston caliper and 355 discs upfront and DM4 4-piston caliper and 365 discs out back. ICOOH includes stainless steel lines with their kits. Price estimate I got was $2,200 with a 30-45 day lead time for sea shipping; $200 step-up cost for 10-day air shipping.

Honestly that’s an amazing deal for BBKs. I would totally do it if they would fit 17s, but would rather just go with a reputable non-Chinese made brand if I had options to choose from.

 

[GreatBenzini]

Honestly that’s an amazing deal for BBKs. I would totally do it if they would fit 17s, but would rather just go with a reputable non-Chinese made brand if I had options to choose from.

I agree being lukewarm on the Temu/Alibaba parts brands, but ICOOH has at least been "vetted" by a number of guys, specifically their carbon ceramic BBKs

 

[kong24680]

I agree being lukewarm on the Temu/Alibaba parts brands, but ICOOH has at least been "vetted" by a number of guys, specifically their carbon ceramic BBKs

Yeah I’ve seen the reviews and I would totally run them. There are other reputable Chinese made BBK kits for other platforms that are very popular and well reviewed as well (Rotora).

 

[GreatBenzini]

Was gonna say, there's also CEIKA, which allows for a lot more wheel sizing combinations than the ICOOH (albeit, at a higher price)

 

[Stumper]

I have the CEIKA BBK, front and rear. 6 Caliper fronts, 4 caliper rears, 405 mm front rotors, slotted and drilled. Slotted and drilled rears, Street pad compound all around.
These are amazing. Just changed rotors last night due to the original ones being ready to replace after about 5 years.
Incredible stopping power. After changing them last night and taking it for a shake down, they will put you through the windshield and lock up all 4 tires quickly.
I pull a trailer/RV with the rig quite a bit, and it slows the whole train down quickly and easily.
The kit is wicked expensive. The two rotors I just replaced in the front cost $1400 shipped from the UK, not including tariffs. Just the rotors. Not the hats or pads. Set of pads are close to $400 per set. Big money, but they work absolutely amazing.
Running these with 20" Method Wheels.

 

[GrouchyTech]

Been beating on that hat with your happy tappy tool?

 

[GreatBenzini]

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I have the CEIKA BBK, front and rear. 6 Caliper fronts, 4 caliper rears, 405 mm front rotors, slotted and drilled. Slotted and drilled rears, Street pad compound all around.
These are amazing. Just changed rotors last night due to the original ones being ready to replace after about 5 years.
Incredible stopping power. After changing them last night and taking it for a shake down, they will put you through the windshield and lock up all 4 tires quickly.
I pull a trailer/RV with the rig quite a bit, and it slows the whole train down quickly and easily.
The kit is wicked expensive. The two rotors I just replaced in the front cost $1400 shipped from the UK, not including tariffs. Just the rotors. Not the hats or pads. Set of pads are close to $400 per set. Big money, but they work absolutely amazing.
Running these with 20" Method Wheels. View attachment 4118313

I know these use factory master cylinder, but is the pedal feel more linear with the BBK. Really thrown off by the dead zone in factory setup; feels more like an on/off switch.

 

[Stumper]

I know these use factory master cylinder, but is the pedal feel more linear with the BBK. Really thrown off by the dead zone in factory setup; feels more like an on/off switch.

Definitely no dead zone with these. I have a very linear pedal stroke, smooth engagement, and if you want super quick stopping power, it is there as needed. Coming to a stop with normal driving, there is no jerking or jumpiness, just smooth come to a stop. But quick reaction braking will bring it to a stop quickly. Pulling a fully loaded trailer, with a good brake controller for the trailer as well, is super smooth, and I never feel the trailer is pushing me past stopping points. Other than knowing I am pulling some weight, almost stops as you aren't pulling much. Been super happy with them. With the exception of the cost. $1500 was a hard pill to swallow for 2 rotors. I bought the rig with BBK already on it. I think the receipt for the whole setup was close to $5500, and that was 4-5 years ago.
Cost aside, they are badass.

 

[kong24680]

Definitely no dead zone with these. I have a very linear pedal stroke, smooth engagement, and if you want super quick stopping power, it is there as needed. Coming to a stop with normal driving, there is no jerking or jumpiness, just smooth come to a stop. But quick reaction braking will bring it to a stop quickly. Pulling a fully loaded trailer, with a good brake controller for the trailer as well, is super smooth, and I never feel the trailer is pushing me past stopping points. Other than knowing I am pulling some weight, almost stops as you aren't pulling much. Been super happy with them. With the exception of the cost. $1500 was a hard pill to swallow for 2 rotors. I bought the rig with BBK already on it. I think the receipt for the whole setup was close to $5500, and that was 4-5 years ago.
Cost aside, they are badass.

Do you still engine brake?

 

[Stumper]

Engine brake as in manual shift from drive to manual mode, down shift through gears? Most of the time no. When towing I am always running with PWR selected. I sometimes debate with myself if it is better to row my own gears and downshift through down hill slowing, or let the big brakes do the work. So far on my journeys and adventures, the brakes have done a more than adequate job, and I also have a brake controller to help control the trailer itself.