A couple of updated comments on this: Those were Power Stop brakes. Their website gives specifications as to sizes, etc. The website shows who carries their products with links you can choose. I have used Power Stop for 100’s of thousands of miles. I tow and have had no issues with their products. I am not affiliated with Power Stop at all. The 3rd Gen rotors are 1” larger diameter on the fronts and 1.3” larger on the rear. You will need 17” wheels. The nice thing about this Power Stop kit is that it includes the caliper mounting brackets, which is necessary because of the larger rotors. The stock, 2nd Gen brackets won’t work because of the larger diameter rotors. The stock 2nd Gen hoses work with the new calipers. It’s also a good time to update with braided steel lines. I used 2nd Gen replacement KLM hoses…an easy bolt on replacement. For 3rd Gen part numbers I used 2005 for my 2001. Break in the pads as described on the Power Stop brake pad box. Very important.
PSA: The Powerstop calipers are OEM that Powerstop simply powder coats in the red color. Also, Powerstop has a very specific break-in procedure on their pads which from the video appears to NOT have been followed. It also doesn't look like you fellas used any type of caliper grease on the caliper slides, shoes, mating surfaces on the caliper brackets or the caliper pins. Didn't notice a torque wrench being used which is an absolute when it comes to caliper bracket fasteners since the torque spec is 25o ft/lbs for the front bolts on the Gen 2 2500 RAM.
Hey Bud, I'm here in Vancouver also, I happen to have a Fass fuel pump for a 2nd gen that's BRAND NEW UNOPENED and looking to sell, if know anyone who still needs to upgrade. Email me at rick.tranquilityreno@gmail.com I LOVE my 2nd Gen, 287,000 and STILL A BEAST!!! 👍👍
@@ishaggy6969 from all the reading ive done it says not worth it. Best bang for your buck rear brake upgrade is one ton chevy wheel cylinders in the rear. Google it, lots of good ifo.
Would these brakes work for 97 Cummins? My brakes are stiff and I have to press hard to stop the truck the pedal barely moves and I’m not sure yet if my brake booster is going out or just need some new brakes.
I have a 1998 12v Cummins. Does the conversion work for this year,. I also have lots of play in my steering, recommendations for new heavy duty steering kit that will hopefully fix that?
Danny Shaflik yes I believe the 98 has same hub setup, unlike the 96s where the hub is attached to the rotor. And for the front end I would highly recommend a Red Head steering box, tell them I sent you. And for the steering linkage, trac bar and end links I’d recommend the front end rebuilt kit and use code: Neversatisfied24v for 10% off the website. With these upgrades you’ll notice a huge difference, it will feel like a whole new truck. I have install videos on all these as well if you have any questions on them. www.bryansautorebuilders.com/collections/94-02-dodge-ram/products/94-02-dodge-ram-front-end-rebuild
Unfortunately everything is hub over design up to 99, i believe the design switches to slip on disks, like the ones in the video in 2000 but i could be wrong about that
You are in luck You can update to the older T heavy duty steering and trash the y style for about $400 for the whole front end with polymer parts and rebuildable track bar. Do you have a lift if so get a drop pitman steering arm to mach the drop(2",4") to stop bump steering. The only way to do the front brake upgrade is to put 1998 or Newer axel or king pin assembly. But a 1990 chef 1 ton slave cylinder for the back drum brakes or Newer dana 80 rear-end with disc's but you will need a portioning valve and so plumbing pieces. But a adjusted drum brakes have 3× more surface contact area and will out brake disc's.
Life motivational man. I'm looking at trying to source a decent rear axle and front brakes system for my 95 Ram 2500 12v I bought to haul my cleaning property equipment round and restore on my RU-vid channel... Salute y'all great motivation. I can't wait to get it and to do it.
@@levicummins7317 after seeing this video i did as much research as i could in the last week. From what I understand (and please, if anyone knows more feel free to correct me/chime in as I haven't actually tried any of this) a wheel bearing from a 00-02 will bolt onto a 98 or 99, other years im not sure about. So, if a 02 hub works on a 98/99, and the caliper will line up then that, plus 18in wheels is what you need to do to run this setup. However 03s came factory with 17s so stock 03 brakes might work?
@@levicummins7317 I bought All stop from them but I also bought the lifetime brakes from my local national parts store and keep them in the truck as I have 2x had a piece of 3/4" AB crush gravel wedge between the pad and the caliber and because the rock is wedge shape whore down the brake and rotor had my rotor jam and explode. The last time I found it before it happed but still exploded on the way home even using the e brake to stop. Had to use the foot pedal and boom. I have all my shelds in place. Now I got aluminum disc cover that goes on between the rim and the rotor that is vented to keep out debris. That was 5 years back and no rocks in the brakes so far.
hey guys i have a ? about something my 2nd gen is doing. when it is warmed up and is idling it seems to have a stutter. i dont have any upgrades. i just dont understand why it does that
I've watched many channels, watching yours has taught me many things to look for and upgrade. I guess what I am saying is, great channel man. I'm going to be doing this mod for mine. Only question is, is there anything else you have to do other than swap brake assembly out?
Diesel Power happy to hear that! That’s one of the reasons I do it and I appreciate the support! No nothing else it’s just as easy as swapping calipers and rotors.
One mistake you made. Always start furthest away from the brake fluid reservoir. Makes it easier and less likely to over flow and risk fluid getting all over your frame paint and whatever else is underneath it.
James Stultz on a 97 the setup is different, you have a bearing and hub attached to you rotor unlike my truck. It’s like the red 12v brakes we did awhile ago on the channel.
