I will say this, while I don't have a real complaint about the brakes, the fact is that in the 2 door it can get a bit spicy (especially when the brakes weren't properly bedded in). Initially, heavy braking in my Bronco pulled the vehicle hard to one side, but that behavior resolved once I took the time to get them bedded in.
Still, with 295/70R17 Milestar Patagonia M/T's - hard emergency braking is spicy on the shorter wheelbase 2 door at 70 MPH. It is not dangerous, but it doesn't feel entirely stable either. Braking performance is much improved with the stock OBX wheels and tires.
Obviously, the Bronco is not a Miata with 12" rotors, Brembo 4 piston calipers, and R compound tires, it never will brake like that. It doesn't need to either. These are the same brakes and rotors in the Ranger with a 7,000 lb towing capacity. Half the trick with the Bronco is to drive within the limits of the vehicle.
While the Bronco has plenty of power, the vehicle limits are under braking. Sure, the braking can be improved, but it often will come at a cost of off-road capability. The brakes, the suspension, and the tires are all acceptable for the intended purpose. If you want more braking performance, I highly recommend some R compound street tires and performance brake pads. I bet it stops better than you can imagine.
Still, with 295/70R17 Milestar Patagonia M/T's - hard emergency braking is spicy on the shorter wheelbase 2 door at 70 MPH. It is not dangerous, but it doesn't feel entirely stable either. Braking performance is much improved with the stock OBX wheels and tires.
Obviously, the Bronco is not a Miata with 12" rotors, Brembo 4 piston calipers, and R compound tires, it never will brake like that. It doesn't need to either. These are the same brakes and rotors in the Ranger with a 7,000 lb towing capacity. Half the trick with the Bronco is to drive within the limits of the vehicle.
While the Bronco has plenty of power, the vehicle limits are under braking. Sure, the braking can be improved, but it often will come at a cost of off-road capability. The brakes, the suspension, and the tires are all acceptable for the intended purpose. If you want more braking performance, I highly recommend some R compound street tires and performance brake pads. I bet it stops better than you can imagine.
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