1.5 Days with my Code Orange 2023 Bronco Raptor - First Impressions

[widnere12]

Are they really good? or do they just feel like they have more bite because the Raptor nose dives so much under heavy braking?

The standard Bronco brakes are pretty appalling (compared to average car/SUV) and the Raptor moving up to F150 brakes would appear to be an improvement. But the Raptor adds a lot of weight that I’m surprised there’s any improvement. I’m guessing they’re as poor or worse at freeway speed braking.

However the videos I’ve watched (still waiting for my 2022 to get delivered for actual impression) the Raptor nose dives under heavy braking due to the suspension set up. I imagine it feels like the brakes biting like mad, while the wheels just keep rolling down the road. I hope I’m wrong.

All that said, I didn’t buy the Raptor for braking distance stats, 0-60 times or Nurburgring lap records but I’m skeptical if theres any improvement at all over a standard bronco. I’m going to try to leave a lot more distance between car in front.

But I’m really glad you’re loving your new truck!!

Besides the fun nose dive, I've actually felt like the Raptor Brakes are pretty dang good.

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[Johnny Rebel]

Are they really good? or do they just feel like they have more bite because the Raptor nose dives so much under heavy braking?

The standard Bronco brakes are pretty appalling (compared to average car/SUV) and the Raptor moving up to F150 brakes would appear to be an improvement. But the Raptor adds a lot of weight that I’m surprised there’s any improvement. I’m guessing they’re as poor or worse at freeway speed braking.

However the videos I’ve watched (still waiting for my 2022 to get delivered for actual impression) the Raptor nose dives under heavy braking due to the suspension set up. I imagine it feels like the brakes biting like mad, while the wheels just keep rolling down the road. I hope I’m wrong.

All that said, I didn’t buy the Raptor for braking distance stats, 0-60 times or Nurburgring lap records but I’m skeptical if theres any improvement at all over a standard bronco. I’m going to try to leave a lot more distance between car in front.

But I’m really glad you’re loving your new truck!!

This is one of those topics that can cause “spirited” discussion. The following is my opinion and it’s almost a certainty that others won’t agree with my thoughts.

My experience related to the Bronco brakes is based on owning both the standard brakes on our 2Dr Big Bend and now the upgraded brakes on the Raptor.

I’ve never had an issue with the performance of the brakes on the Big Bend with 37’s, but it’s probably because I don’t expect them to do much and adjust my expectations and driving habits accordingly.

The very first thing I noticed about the Raptor after pulling out of the dealership was the brakes. Came up to a red light and they were noticeably quicker to stop (not grab). Over the next 2 days and 1400 miles, there were several instances in heavy freeway traffic where I went from 80-90 mph to full stop: that’s just the way traffic is in Denver, Dallas, and Houston. I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt - the Raptor brakes are very good and they are unquestionably better than the Big Bend.

My guess is that once you get yours, it’ll exceed your expectations.

 

[Stewdee55]

Would love to know. I havent been able to figure that

Nice Braptor. I'm still holding out hope for the V8 2 door..

 

[Roostracing]

Am I the only one here waiting for a 1.75 day, 2 day, 2.5 days, etc day inpressions? lol

Just messing

 

[Eddienass]

It's brought up as a negative constantly because it's the only thing that's subjectively worse/uglier. Everything else is objectively/factually better on the Raptor. People just need to hate to justify their purchase of a peasant lower trim as if the flares would stop them from buying one if they had the chance or means to buy a Raptor.

Oooofffaaa. You are speaking truth my friend. I’ve repeatedly said, it’s like a regular bmw 3 series owner trying to poop on an M3 Bc of the buck tooth grill.

 

[JBG123]

• The fender flares aren't as bad in person. Honestly, most of the hate comes from a single unflattering picture angle that so many people like to re-post

Glad you like them, but I personally think they're terrible. They make a great looking vehicle goofy looking. The mud flaps hanging out doesn't help either.

The full screen carplay is nice. Not sure why this wasn't done from the get go. But I personally don't use carplay that often.

 

[Krieger]

Haha just wrote my first impressions as well. You hit all the same points I did, with a few extras I forgot. 100% agree on all points, good and bad!

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