350/3500 series pickups - any improvement to the brakes?

[noteven]

I haven't been able to discover any brake specifications for the current crop of 350/3500 series pickup trucks. Rotor size, swept area, minimum stopping distances, fade resistance.

With all the BS about uber towing capacity one would think braking information would be readily available - but the hype seems to be all about the go and not so much about the whoa...

I'd like to compare to my 2006 to see if any actual increase in braking performance has taken place.

The old buckboard pulls fine - so does a new one stop any better?

[C_Schomer]

I don't have the specifics you want but I did some reading about the standardized tow ratings J28xx and there was something in there about being able to stop the max weight in a certain distance, so braking actually is part of the uniform standards, now. Going from a 97 srw to an 03 dually was a BIG improvement. I hope brake improvements have followed the same curve as the power increases. It seems like they would have to, to comply with the SAE standards. Craig

[Grit_dog]

To the OP, I'm certain brakes have gotten a bit better, but considering they were all pretty dang good 10 yrs ago, if that's the deciding factor then you may not have enough truck for what you're toeing.

[Grit_dog]

ScottG wrote:
It's a good question.
I've noticed that all of the big three have gone to larger wheels and I was hoping that meant bigger brakes.

That was true when trucks went to 17s about 10 yrs ago. Not the case now, as all 3 still offer 17" wheels in their lower trim packages.
Not saying brakes haven't improved but they are not much larger diameter.

[itguy08]

Perhaps check pickup trucks.com? I know they did a big 350/3500 review not too long ago. Also maybe check parts and see which interchanges with what.

[YnotTurbo]

The beauty of the Ram 3500 is the exhaust brake. It works slow my truck down without having to use the brakes much at all if at all...The transmissions on the new trucks help in tow/haul mode as well. All the new 1 tons do a great job, but the only experience I have is with the Ram 3500.

[ScottG]

It's a good question.
I've noticed that all of the big three have gone to larger wheels and I was hoping that meant bigger brakes.