Huge Brakes Customer Support

Opposing piston calipers are made of aluminum to reduce weight, which is more expensive to manufacture, but are much lighter than steel sliding calipers. Additionally, they often employ aluminum rotor hats and other weight saving features in the rotors. The goal is to reduce unsprung weight which improves the handling characteristics of high-performance vehicles. Additionally, opposing pistons will cause less pad deformation and more even distribution of friction across both sides of the rotor. This also spreads the heat out (and the aluminum calipers also help dissipate heat) reducing the possibility of brake fade. These types of calipers are not usually used in trucks and SUVs because these vehicles are not designed for dynamic driving where unsprung weight and brake fade is an issue. That’s why most new trucks come with sliding calipers.

Well, it’s because everything about our kits is huge. First, we use calipers with massive dual pistons to move the clamping force as far from the center of rotation as possible. Second, our kits include the largest rotors that will fit under a 17” wheel. The combination of these two factors gives our brake kits the highest braking torque.

Our upgraded package uses completely different rotors and calipers manufactured by Teraflex. The upgraded calipers have dual 56mm steel pistons and the rotors are slotted in a star pattern.

Our installation process is very straightforward. It is a similar process to swapping to GM disc brakes. You need to remove your existing hub, spindle, and caliper bracket (or drum brake backing plate). The tools required can generally by borrowed from your local auto parts store (AutoZone, Advance, O’Reilly’s, etc.). While you have it removed, take the opportunity to check your bearings and spindle for wear and potential replacement.

Yes, as long as you are using stock rear brakes. You can also use an aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve if you choose. If you have switched to rear disc brakes we recommend an adjustable proportioning valve.

Spindle nut socket Spindle removal tool 6 point hex socket set Torx driver Torque Wrench Mallet (for stubborn parts removal)

That depends on your existing equipment. You will need to have a disc/drum or a disc/disc master cylinder if you have disc brakes in the front. Our kits are adapted to work with master cylinders from 1.0625” to 1.25” bore. If you have a hydroboost system installed, you will probably want to have a 1.125” or 1.25” master cylinder. If you have a vacuum booster, you may want to go with a 1.0625” or 1.125” bore master cylinder so the brake pedal isn’t as firm. Also consider what rear brakes you are using. Rear disc brakes will require more fluid than drums. Drums in the rear require a residual valve to keep them pressurized.

Yes! Send us pictures of your current setup and give us a call. We can help you figure it out and confirm that you are ordering the right parts.

All of our kits are custom, and we have to source parts from multiple suppliers to ensure you have everything needed for complete installation. We ask that you allow 5 weeks for delivery. We will certainly try to get it there much more quickly if we have the parts available or receive them from suppliers quickly.

You have a TTB front suspension. That axle has the caliper bracket built into the steering knuckle instead of being removable like earlier years. Therefore, your caliper bracket cannot be replaced. Also, the knuckle camber on that axle is different than the solid axles so you can swap in an earlier knuckle.

No, like most aftermarket suppliers our kits are designated “for off-road use only”.

It depends on what changes you made and what parts you replaced. Our kits are designed to work with factory spindles, knuckles and wheel hubs and have been manufactured to the highest possible tolerances.

We do not recommend our kits when you only have manual brakes. For the best braking, we recommend a hydroboost system, or a vacuum booster.

Generally speaking, yes. Our brakes are designed for the axle, so if the stock brakes for that axle will work, then our kits will work.

Calipers for a 2018 Ram 1500 are compatible with our base kit. The MOPAR part numbers are 68157610AA for the passenger side and 68157611AA for the drivers side. Calipers for our upgraded kit are available from Teraflex under part number TER4303500

We can sell you replacement rotors guaranteed to fit our kits, and rotors are available from other suppliers as well. Replacement rotors bought from other suppliers will need to be machined to expand the bore size to the same dimension as the rotor you are replacing. EBC sells the rotors under part numbers RK7681 (coated) or GD7681 (dimpled/slotted).

Our brake kits are designed to work with brake pads manufactured for the 2018 Ram 1500. You can buy these pads at your local auto parts store or online, and you can get them in a multitude of materials based on your preference.