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swedish_dakota

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Discussion starter · #1 · Sep 12, 2006

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Ok guys,

Just thought of an interesting question...

What aftermarket brakes and/or pads are there out there for the 97-04 dakotas? I have been thinking about upgrading the brakes as they are in need of repairs anyway...I've read on some threads here about viper brakes, but that a lot of pre-fab work is needed and I am thinking just plain aftermarket bolt on that fit with stock rims...does :bow: brembo make a set? Since mine is a 98, are there performance drum brakes out there (if there is even such a thing?!?)

Just thought I'd throw that thought out there...

(maybe this could be one of those sticky threads where people throw their .02 in about what works and what doesnt?)

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Discussion starter · #2 · Sep 12, 2006

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bump :wave:

 

slammedR/T

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#3 · Sep 12, 2006

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Well easy way would be some good slotted/drilled rotors and performance pads and a rear disc conversion.Also to get better braking performance with out all the fab from the viper conversion would be converting to 03 R/T brakes.They are bigger rotors and twin piston calipers,you would need the front spindles,hoses,calipers,caliper brakets.Either check ebay,the boneyards or get them new from the dealer but everything would be a bolt-on fit.Those are your choices I'm sure some others on here could chime in and give some advice.


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dak-rt-2a-XR

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#4 · Sep 12, 2006

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Stillen has a set, i think they are either 2 piston or four...i wanna say four...but they gonna run you about $5K....

I dont have a link though, bump Sin City, he does if your remotely interested in them... :biggthump

 

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2k2dakotaman

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#5 · Sep 12, 2006

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im gonna git the slotted rotors and maybe some better pads as soon as i git a day off to do them

 

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#6 · Sep 12, 2006

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slammedR/T said:

Well easy way would be some good slotted/drilled rotors and performance pads and a rear disc conversion.Also to get better braking performance with out all the fab from the viper conversion would be converting to 03 R/T brakes.They are bigger rotors and twin piston calipers,you would need the front spindles,hoses,calipers,caliper brakets.Either check ebay,the boneyards or get them new from the dealer but everything would be a bolt-on fit.Those are your choices I'm sure some others on here could chime in and give some advice.


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they don't have to be an R/T......just about any 03-04 dakota has the rear disc and two piston caliper front...but as he said just get the whole spindle with everything attached and a rear end with the disc...but be careful with the miles on the rear...the less miles it had usually the more expensive it is :biggthump