Powerbrake X-Line 4x4 Big Brake Kit

[darkhorse13]

May i ask, how much clearance do you have between the Methods +0 spokes and caliper? Wondering if it would clear my +4mm AEV Borah wheels (JK).

Very little, like enough to look at it and say, wow that's close. I believe JK offset might work. Please don't quote me

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[Vtur]

Very little, like enough to look at it and say, wow that's close. I believe JK offset might work. Please don't quote me

Well, that sounds like less than 6mm or 1/4" lol. Thanks

 

[Minty JL]

OEM is 12.99" and this one is 13.78"

All that money and you didn't get a full inch LOL.........

 

[kevman65]

All that money and you didn't get a full inch LOL.........

Yeah, but he got 6 piston calipers instead of 2 piston.......

 

[Dickster]

I was looking at this kit but Teraflex was the same price for front and rears.

 

[GladiatorPilot23]

They are 99% likely not going to fit an OEM JTR wheel. There's not enough offset to clear the spokes. You could probably do it with a 1.25" wheel spacer. My previous AEV Borah wheels with +25mm offset did not clear the caliper. My current Methods with +0mm just clear. These brakes are phenomenal though and worth the high cost of entry for my overland setup

Thanks for the info. I did tried using the templet and as you said, Will not fit. Unfortunately I like the OEM Rubicon wheels and the weight. I love the Borah wheels the most but with the bead ring, 43lbs which is 20lbs more then oem. I would love these brakes but would need a heavy wheel which would add a lot of rotational weight.

I'll ask if they will make me a OEM caliper 2 pieces rotor front and back.

 

[GladiatorPilot23]

I was looking at this kit but Teraflex was the same price for front and rears.

Teleflex is cast iron and these are MUCH more advanced then Teraflex but I do under stand $$$

 

[Dickster]

Teleflex is cast iron and these are MUCH more advanced then Teraflex but I do under stand $$$

yes cast iron but I wouldn't say much more advanced. i do like the 6 piston, it would cool to see the difference in clamp pressure. I think the biggest limit we would see would be factory master cylinder and brake booster.

 

[darkhorse13]

yes cast iron but I wouldn't say much more advanced. i do like the 6 piston, it would cool to see the difference in clamp pressure. I think the biggest limit we would see would be factory master cylinder and brake booster.

I will say that however Powerbrake designed the pistons in the caliper, they nailed the feel. These work just like OEM with the MC and Booster. There's no weird pedal feel or change in pedal length to engage the Powerbrakes. Just increased stopping confidence and power.

 

[Dickster]

I will say that however Powerbrake designed the pistons in the caliper, they nailed the feel. These work just like OEM with the MC and Booster. There's no weird pedal feel or change in pedal length to engage the Powerbrakes. Just increased stopping confidence and power.

yeah the Teraflex works with OEM as well. they look well built glad they work as advertise. i was really looking at the kit, but my buddy was able to get me another 20% off teraflex. Did you hook up a computer to bleed the ABS system?

 

[Minty JL]

Yeah, but he got 6 piston calipers instead of 2 piston.......

I think you missed the childish underlying humor of my comment.

Yes, more pistons, more gooder. I have Wilwood 6 pots on my Colorado.....custom build by me

 

[GladiatorPilot23]

yes cast iron but I wouldn't say much more advanced. i do like the 6 piston, it would cool to see the difference in clamp pressure. I think the biggest limit we would see would be factory master cylinder and brake booster.

Opps they aren't cast iron actually. The Alcon kit is and 3g lol. So the caliper is T6 6062 but the center bridge on both ends that connects is steel for strength. I don't know what the piston is they don't say but powerbrake is stainless steel which takes heat better and powerbrake has the piston seal inside. That is real nice. Powerbrake put in a center bridge since it's all aluminum to deal with flex. Powerbrake has racing wins with OEMs so that is a also nice. Still though after taking a look at Teraflex its very nice especially for the $$$. I wonder who Tereflex used to develop the kit with?

Would love to find out if Tereflex fits with OEM wheels and how much the caliper and rotor weight? Which it was a 2 pieces option.

 

[Dickster]

Opps they aren't cast iron actually. The Alcon kit is and 3g lol. So the caliper is T6 6062 but the center bridge on both ends that connects is steel for strength. I don't know what the piston is they don't say but powerbrake is stainless steel which takes heat better and powerbrake has the piston seal inside. That is real nice. Powerbrake put in a center bridge since it's all aluminum to deal with flex. Powerbrake has racing wins with OEMs so that is a also nice. Still though after taking a look at Teraflex its very nice especially for the $$$. I wonder who Tereflex used to develop the kit with?

Would love to find out if Tereflex fits with OEM wheels and how much the caliper and rotor weight? Which it was a 2 pieces option.

I have been trying to figure it out myself. I know the brake pads are Toyota, rotors are Ram 1500 and calipers look Toyota but IDK who makes them.

 

[GladiatorPilot23]

I have been trying to figure it out myself. I know the brake pads are Toyota, rotors are Ram 1500 and calipers look Toyota but IDK who makes them.

The rotors show 14x1.25 and I search and Ram 1500 came up 14.9"?

 

[Dickster]

The rotors show 14x1.25 and I search and Ram 1500 came up 14.9"?

I'll do some research and see what I can come up with.

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