TT Weight limits: theory and reality
There are a ton of threads here regarding the proper matching of TV and TT. Based on what I learned here, I made a very expensive decision to upgrade my brand new 1/2 ton to a 1 ton TV so that I would...
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Ron Gratz wrote:
Ford uses the same brakes on all F-250s and F-350SRWs. GVWRs for these trucks range from 9900 to 11500#. Adding nearly 2000# to the GVWR does not gain anything in braking capacity.
Ron
Are you saying that the F-250/350 brakes are not more capable than those on the F-150? Or are you agreeing with me? I do hope you realize that the coefficient of friction only comes into play when the tires are skidding. Up until that point, the more competent brakes have the advantage in fade resistances, for one thing. Locking the tires is only one measure of a brakes capabilities.
