ARE BIGGER BRAKES WORTH IT? Standard vs. Aftermarket brake test - Why the OE ones failed!
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2022
- Jocko answers ALL your questions about 4WD brakes! Are bigger brakes better? Should you keep your stock brakes or go for a big brake upgrade? As 4WDers, we're constantly making our 4WDs heavier with accessories like barwork, canopies & bigger tyres which can make your brakes soft. Upgraded brakes are an often overlooked but CRUCIAL upgrade for your rig - so buckle up and get the scoop from Jocko + see the data that shows what brake setup is the best for your rig.
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We. Love. Jock.
Would love too see him on a little solo trip with the SAS lux.
Yeah man, Jock solo.
Not gonna happen mate..he gonna starve to death in the middle od nowhere because he dont know how to cook 😂 no mcdonald in the middle of nowhere 😂😂
Gday Jocko and the 4WD 24/7 team!
I’ve had my first car for nearly 6 months now, it’s a 1989 Daihatsu Feroza (DX) and you could say the brakes need more than an upgrade after over 30 years of abuse. As whoever drives gets a solid leg workout!
And with the glasshouse just up the road would be awesome be able to stop on those gnarly hills!
If you could please help me out that would be wicked, cheers!!!
Jocko is just a legendary presenter, the honest sincere delivery just makes him a pleasure to watch, couple that with his techno knowledge, he is just the real deal.
We need him back out on the tracks
Hey Jocko, loving the recent info vids! My husband and I have a GU Patrol that we’ve been slowly modifying, and with the added weight there have been obvious strains on the breaking capacity. Planning to do a cape trip next dry season. Winning these breaks would help us get ready for the big trip!
1993 GQ Patrol, turns braking into an extreme sport in peak hour traffic on the freeway after work. could seriously do with that bendix brake upgrade!! great informative piece jocko showing the reasoning behind the mods, and why. We certainly want more of these with various mods!! Cheers!!
There's a caliper kit + drum to disc conversion a couple outfits are selling for about $2700 just for GQ/GU Patrols - Upgrades the rotor size but you need minimum 17" rims.
Bendix says you need minimum 18" rims for this kit - So price in a set of wheels and tyres if you want to go either way.
Just upgrading your rotors won't change your brake distance, just the fade, and in real world driving your brake fade will probably hit your drums first.
I reckon 18" rims won't give you enough tyre & sidewall unless you've got 35s and they may be hard to come by in a lot of places.
Hey Jocko!! Loving the last couple of info episodes, I’ve got a Holden RG Colorado and would love the brake upgrade for the colorado to make towing our new caravan a breeze before setting out on a trip away! Plus winning the brake upgrade would keep me in the good books with the wife so I don’t need to buy better brakes and won’t be ‘wasting’ money on my car as she tells me
Hey Jocko, Recently purchased a 2014 Colorado and got it serviced, got it serviced last weekend as I was having some electrical trouble and the mechanic found out the rotors on the front end are nearly gone. I could really use this kit as I haven't quite recovered financially from the purchase. Anyway I really hope I am lucky enough to get this kit but good luck to everyone. Cheers Jocko and everyone over at 4WD 24/7, you guys are a bunch of bloody legends!!!
I have a 2019 BT50, with nearly all upgrades I can do to it, just need rear bar and scrub bars. Towing a caravan the new brake upgrade kit would come in handy, but the main reason for the kit is to keep my family safe, a wife and two young kids.
Love ya work, time and effort you put into your content, makes my life easier when deciding where to go and what to do
Got a 2012 Stx550 Navara with a fair bit of extra weight, the brake upgrade is something I’ve been looking at since we had our son a few months ago, and this set up would be unreal, and a huge piece of mind to know Noah is extra safe with me or Tay behind the wheel!
Just picked up a 2005 D22 Navara. It's got a 6x6 conversion and 4500kg GVM and 8000kg GCM. All on the standard discs up front and drums at the back. Yea I'd say The Ghan stops quicker.
I've got an MN Triton at 140K's and is still running OE brakes. Haven't even thought of brake upgrades until watching this video! I'm planning on getting new suspension and adding drawers to the tub so a brake upgrade to go along with it would be awesome with the extra weight i'll be adding to my vehicle. Great video Jocko!
Fellas, ive got a MN Triton that I have slowly been adding gear to over the last year or so and have started to notice occasions where the braking distance is a little scary. With more mods to come a brake upgrade is definitley going to be required! goodluck everyone!
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Hey Jocko, great video! Have swapped my weekend camping rig 2013 Ford PX ranger to a work bus and sitting at 3.15t daily needs all the breaking it can get. Been towing a 1.75T excavator around lately and have to drive super careful through the city as the standard brakes are not cutting it anymore.
Geez that’s heavy, my 200 series was 3.1t when I weighed it last with me in it
Ummm trailer brakes.
The excav trailer does have brakes but only hydrailc drum so they fade away in stop start traffic, in regards to the weight I have tools that I have to use everyday so it's a bit hard to just leave them behind to reduce some weight of the vehicle
We’ve got a 2019 Mitsubishi Triton. Our second child has just been born 2 weeks ago and we tow a van. What an absolute eye opener at how much of a difference a big brake upgrade makes. Spend all your time and effort making the car look good and capable but never even think to look at a brake upgrade. Especially with young kids this upgrade is a must 👍🏽.
Fantastic video and great for newbies to touring like my family and I. I have a 78 series Landcruiser Troopy and it’s sole purpose is to tow our caravan and family of 5 taking us on some great adventures exploring this awesome country. We have just had our GVM upgrade and just completed our first trip and there were occasions I felt like I needed more stopping power. This video has convinced me that this is definitely needed and helped us understand what upgrade would best suit. Thanks for making this video and here’s to hoping we get lucky!
Hey Jocko, I've got a 1980 Toyota Hilux rn46, just completed a V6 conversion, could do with extra braking power with the extra pony's under the bonnet.
Cheers
Hey Jocko loving the content you've been making. ive got a 1991 gq patrol and as old patrols do she doesn't stop very well and the better brakes would be grouse to get the car engineered on 35's. Cheers👍
Awesome to see an unbiased video with every option covered
We have a d40 navara that has been setup for touring our amazing country and could definitely use an upgrade to keep us safe on our adventures
Can’t wait for our next adventure
1999 NL Pajero LWB.
So good to see more and more episodes of Jocko! Especially the more technical episodes! "I Love Getting Data", that's the best!
I drive an older 1999 LWB NL Pajero, and have been slowing kitting it out for off the beaten track trips with my family. Bigger wheels, tyres, beefier suspension, ammo boxes, draw system in the works, front bar, under body protection, fridge etc, all the budget basics I need to get myself and my family out into the bush.
My main reason for wanting this brake upgrade, over and above it being an older, heavy 4WD with some much needed attention for the brakes to bring it up to modern standards, is the safety of my family while on the roads and trails, especially for my 16month old daughter, who we can finally take on adventures with us! You can't put a price on safety, but even with that in mind, I wouldn't be able to afford a big brake upgrade without help anyways. I just want to have safe travels and make memories!
I've got an Navara NP300 that is suffering for brake shudder. I think I might have a slight warped disk, probably from heavy braking when it is fully loaded with gear. Unfortunately I don't have spare cash to sort to the problem so this would really help me out before summer comes around and we go on some longer trips.
Navara brakes are terrible at the best of time. My 2020 Navara had this issue at 30k!
Totally agree, when I had a navara the brakes were so bad I was convinced I would stop better by opening the doors for less aerodynamics!
@@turas339 😅 I know that feeling!
Haha, glad I'm not the only one!
Hey Ronnie! You have won our Bendix Ultimate 4WD Brake Upgrade kit!! Please send us a message to our Facebook page with a screenshot of this comment & we'll sort you out. If we don't hear back in a few days, we'll have to re-draw or save it for the next one! 🥳
Thanks Jocko, a brake upgrade for my 200 Series wasn't something that I had really considered or thought that I needed but now I think its bloody essential!
Hey all, I've got an old HJZ75 1991 Landcruiser, I have been slowly fixing it up over the last couple of months and a brake upgrade would really be great, with the older Landcruiser models not having any airbags in the vehicle and the standard brakes not being as efficient as they used to be a new set of brakes would help improve the safety of my vehicle when I'm on the road, thanks and good luck to everyone.
Thanks for the great data and comparison between upgrades. I will be doing a break upgrade on my Ford Ranger single cab off-road tourer rebuild. Keep up the great work
Hey Jocko, I had never even considered a brake upgrade until I saw your video, fascinating! I have an 80 series Toyota Landcruiser that I have been upgrading with new bulbar, winch, recovery gear, maxtrax, drawers, rooftop tent, extra batteries, water tanks etc, all in preparation for a 4000km pilgrimage to Fraser Island in October. Haven’t been since a school trip in 1979. Winning the breaker upgrade would save the money on the upgrade I see I have to do, and leave me more for the diesel that is getting dearer by the day! Keep making the informative and entertaining videos. Cheers!
I’ve just put a whole heap of mods on my 2019 Hilux Rogue. I’m concerned that my brakes won’t be as effective, particularly when towing our camper trailer. Keep up the good work! Loving your eps Jocko!
Hey Jocko, thanks for all the information about the brakes. I love how excited you are about collecting the data! Absolutely infectious enthusiasm! 2013 Toyota 4Runner, we need new brakes cause we bought a boat and need more stopping power. Cheers!
I have a 2011 RC Colorado, we’re going on a trip for 5 weeks in august around Queensland , I’m about to upgrade anyway so more than happy for you guys to upgrade our run!
Awesome video thanks, I have a 2019 VX 200 series towing a new 20.6ft van and roof top tinny on the cruiser, just got back from a month in Broome and a brake upgrade has been on my mind since getting home this video has was great for me to understand what I probably need to get.
I'm driving a Ford PX2 Ranger still with OE brakes. I have already done some of the necessary upgrades to bigger tyres and suspension to be able to tackle my 'driveway'. I'm living at the top of a mountain a couple of hours inland from Byron Bay where the track is already quite gnarly and rutted and with a few water crossings before I even get to the steep mountain climb. The first 20 odd km of black top into town is well known as some of the most pothole riddled road in the region so I need to be on my toes for changing potholes as they can be suspension killers! After seeing this video clearly I need to upgrade my brakes, particularly doing a drum to disc conversion on the rear as I'm crossing water several times every trip out of my driveway!
Great video and extremely informative Jocko, I really do enjoy watching the variety of videos on 4WD 24-7.
Superb video Jock. I really enjoyed every second of it and got a lot of good info. Thanks mate
Great to see. Have a 2014 mn triton about to get a game upgrade to tow a new Maverick caravan due in September. Great to keep the family safe on our new touring life.
G'day Jocko,
I own a 2004 Toyota Hilux KZN165 single cab. Ive got quite a few mods on it, running twin lockers, 2" lift, canopy with solar set up for my 80L fridge, water tank under tray, 31" tires, scrub bars, steps and bullbar with my winch.
I regularly travel with it loaded up and at times towing my car trailer. Ive definitely notice more braking distance once I'm loaded up.
Big fan of 4WD 24-7 love jumping online and catching with all your guys work, keep it up!
Cheers
Recently bought my First every 4wd, 2009 Toyota Hilux SR5, Its got a fair bit of kit on it, Canopy, bulbar, steps, roof racks. I'm building it up for my parents to do a trip around Australia with for their 25yr Anniversary, then after their trip I'm aiming to my own similar trip. Better breaks would sure be useful for them on the trip!
Love the content lads, been a big fan for a good few years now.
Best of luck all!
My holden colorado rg 2.8lt turbo diesel is in serious need of a break upgrade!the brakes are spungy as hell and Ive added a lot of wieght in last few weeks getting it set up to take my family camping on some out back tracks! Me and two bous love watching the 4wd 24/7 channel and have been greatly inspired to hit the tracks. A break upgrade would insure my family is safe on and off the tracks as well as other vehicles on the road!cheers guys love ya work! Coby
Loved the Vid! I literally have been looking into a brake upgrade on my 14 76 series cruiser. So much info out there about change this or that for 20% more etc. but Jocko is onto it! Data is key.
Recently had a scary moment trying to pull the big girl up on a camping trip with the family, people focus too much on making em go. I’d Prefer to get it to stop!
Cheers guys!
I can watch this type of testing all day. Love it :) I drive a 2017 Ford Everest and we are planning to embark on a trip around Australia with a trailer in tow :)
G’day Shauno, Jocko and Graham. I’ve got a 2012 79 Series dual cab that I use for hunting, fishing and towing the van with the family. I was towing our van down the hill to the Northern end of Wyangala the other day and was shocked at how the OEM brakes heated up to the point of smoking, even with electric brakes fitted to the van. Was a pretty scary experience for all of the family. I was only just saying to the wife the other day that I reckon we need to upgrade the brakes on the big rig ASAP for towing! Was stoked when I saw this video come up. Thanks for the info boys👍🏻
Hey Jocko, great episode mate, love the data that you get on these runs, really handy info.
I have an Mitsubishi 2015 MN Triton 2.5l dual cab 4x4 set up as a tourer that also tows our new Maverick camper trailer. The wife, the kids and I are planning an N.T trip and brake upgrade is one of the next items on my list as the amount of weight is significantly larger now than it was before we bought the trailer.
Love these Tech eps! Keep em coming mate 👌
Whats on fellas! I’ve got a 2007 Mitsi Triton ML, it’s my pride and joy, but with a baby due at the end of this month your video has given me food for thought. A brake upgrade is the go for the next mod, providing extra security to keep the little one safe.
Cheers 🤙
Hey all, I’ve got a Holden Colorado, 2017 dual cab, fitted with a bullbar, winch, canopy, rrt and a bit more biscuit. I’m pretty heavy and I tow a boat. I’ve already almost lost brakes down Gloucester hill, but couldn’t afford to upgrade only replace my pads. The missus and I watch all your vids on the tube and we’d love to get an upgrade boost! Thanks guys love your work 👍
Hey Lads, I've got a 2022 Isuzu MUX coming in December for the Fiancé and I, got a fair bit of kit coming with it to get her ready for our honeymoon hot-lap of AUS with a camper trailer and all the bells and whistles. Hadn't even thought of a brake upgrade until this vid of yours. Would be a real treat for us to get some new Bendix on the beast before our trip. Love the content. Keep it up!
Hey guys long time subscriber and supporter of the channel 😊
We just purchased a 2013 GU Nissan patrol as our 2006 patrol engine blew up 🥺.
We have a little pop top caravan that we use for family holidays and love to travel to all the destinations I’ve seen thanks to you guys
However the new patrol has a few mods like draws and fridge in the rear and steel roof racks amongst other mods but still has standard breaks and it’s something we desperately need to upgrade so we can continue to enjoy our adventures and do it safely.
To have this upgrade would be amazing and able me to have that peace of mind while towing our van that I can stop when needed to in a hurry and that driving on hills the breaks won’t get hot and not work putting my young family in danger.
Keep up the great work guys and I look forward to more great content from you 😊🙏🍺
Hey lads, I have a 2018 sr Hilux and have started getting about with the family and caravan in tow, and realised how much the OE brakes underperform real quick. I found this video very useful in helping me understand what I would need to do to suit our set up as I did some research but couldn’t work out what I would need. This upgrade will be put to good use as we have some big trips coming up this year 🤟
This is such an important video Jocko, awesome stuff! I'm super interested in how stopping distances would change between HT, AT,& MT tyres would be!
I have a 2003 120 prado Grande as my first 4wd, which needs alot of love. It's being built up carefully and slowly for trips around the country. After having done some fully loaded already, I'm in dire need of more heat resistant parts!
Hey Jocko, love the vid. This type of info is invaluable to us. We have a 2016 BT50 towing a 2.8t caravan and although it has no prob braking after watching your vid I definitely would not like to have to pull up in a hurry. I will definitely be looking into the brakes further. One again great info for the everyday people.
Just bought myself a second hand ML Triton and loving it so far. Has a good amount of mods and being new to the 4x4 game I want to make sure I’m safe and friends and family I take away with me are safe as-well. Cheers lads and Goodluck guys!!
Hey Jocko!
I have a 2004 1KZ-te SR5 Hilux. I’ve had it for about 6 years and will have it for life. In the time I’ve had it I have added 685kgs of weight with out even loading up the gear. It also tows a home made toy hauler and an hornet trophy boat on the weekends, It carry’s my two kids which are under 5 nearly daily. The old girl Done Monkey last weekend and is going to the snow this weekend! I do big trips from Batemans bay up to coffs, Southwest rocks and Hat head every year with plenty of beach driving. Being an old girl with 330,000kms and larger Mickey Thompson Muddies. I don’t need to tell you how the standard breaks on these things work! With all that said I don’t think there would be many people in this country that need them as bad as me!
Thanks Jocko!
I have a 2005 Pajero and it’ll be so nice to have a brake upgrade for when we tow, going 4wd, and when I finally start adding accessories!
Love your videos Jocko! ☺️
Paj fam! I recently got a 2014 Pajero and basically need to stand on my breaks before they kick in. It actually braked far better around town when I towed a horse float with electric brakes and Redarc controller only on 3.5
Jocko/4wd 24-7/Bendix Team.
Nice Video, its great that your putting this video out, alot of folks are focus alot on upgrading Hp or adding wieght to their vehicles without thinking of stopping.
Hopefully this video educates people and making us all safer on public roads.
I drive a 2017 Sr5 Dual Cab Toyota Hilux. After watching all of 24/7 action vids, I finally decided to bite the bullet and take some time off to go to Fraser in September.
I'm due for new brake pads soon, however this Kit would absolutely be awesome.
Keep up the good work guys
I have a 2006 4.0L V6 Courier that is pretty stock but we use it for towing our caravan and hauling all the kids toys (family of 4) the breaks get a little spongy while towing on long descents. I have wanted to do something about them for a while now and this video was super helpful. Thanks So Much for the great content!
2018 SR5 Hilux. Custom aluminium canopy and full bar work making the OE brakes underperform. Been saving my pennies for this brake upgrade for a while now. Great video and testing
Thank you Jocko for another fantastic video. The family and I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee to tow our home/caravan plus as much off roading we can squeeze in. This would most differently be a great piece of gear for our rig. Cheers
Hi Jocko
Great demonstrations of the effectiveness of each upgrade! Did a NSW trip and my 2015 Fortuner had pretty bad fade heading down Dorrigo Mountain - its a manual but even engine breaking on such a long downhill was not enough! I’m due for new front brakes and stepping up from OE would be fantastic for safety especially as my two daughters use it as their main car! At least they can wheel a diesel manual 4wd even if the braking gets a bit scary at times. Keep up the good work.
Hey guys, I've got a 2017 Ford Ranger XLT, I have just put a tray and canopy on back and loaded it up with the dual battery system, fridge and equipment. I tow my caravan around for my camping trips and at the end of the year do the trip around Australia, this breaking system would help tons and give me peace of mind when pulling around the caravan and also 4WDing. Thanks guys.
I have had a GU Patrol for the last 7 years and over the time it has definitely put on some weight! This includes a steel tray, larger tyres and possibly and larger engine conversion down the track. On top of that my partner and I have recently purchased a camper trailer. ! I’d love an upgrade kit to make it a lot safer for future drives! Thanks for the tests guys.
I’m currently looking at upgrading my brakes for my 2012 MN triton. I’m taking my young family up to the tip this year so I’ll need to make sure she’s up to standard. Cheers for all your information mate, makes it easier for us to research!
Hey Guys, great vid around brake options. Was surprised to see the differences from OEM to different aftermarket products. I have a modified Y61 GU Patrol dual cab with a 6.5L Chevy diesel. Have had the GVM upgraded and with the steel tray and canopy, as well as the rest of the accessories on board, you can really notice the lack of stopping power, especially when towing. You’ve got us thinking of a Bendix brake upgrade.
2021 D-Max. On the road all day with the job but is fully kitted out as it is our tow vehichle. Has got a fair bit of weight added so this upgrade from Bendix would make a huge difference. Awesome Vid.
Hi Jocko, I love tech video's like this one and has really convinced me that I want to upgrade my brakes. I have a PX2 Ranger and have been working on improving the performance and handling of it now a brake upgrade would really round out the package.
Hi Jocko love the content. I have a Px2 ford ranger Wildtrak. I will love to have this upgrade because over the 6 years I added so much weight to the vehicle and did many upgrades it's time for the final peace of the puzzle to make my end of year trip safe with my 2 boys and wife.
Jocko mate, amazing video real eye opener I’ve got a 2018 px2 ford ranger. I’ve slowly been building this rig up for the ultimate trip to the tip. It’s got all the mods and after watching this video I would love to win this package and stop my vehicle safely and effectively. Cheers
Great episode Jocko,
Have the PX2 Ranger myself and yeah the stock brakes are great for street driving going down the shops or running kids around, but have been helping my disabled son build a competition car over the last 12mths as he cant get a Lic due to his special needs. With the car trailer, his car and then all the gear in the back for the day, car load of family buckled in it makes for some interesting experiences, been looking at brake upgrades for awhile but the budget just cant always stretch. Would love to feel safe and know that the family is as well & we don't have to pick and choose the events we enter due to the travelling involved. With the big brake upgrade on the Ranger it would greatly help towards him continuing to enjoy himself behind the wheel of his car, and would only leave ourselves to upgrade the trailer from Hydro to Elec down the road when my funds become avail.
Again great episodes Jocko and all the boys from 24/7 each week ... Cant wait for next weeks adventures !!
Hey Jocko and crew,
Good video - clearly demonstrated the differences and benefits with the respective upgrades.
We have a 2011 GU with the typical weighty accessories. I have had some scary moments with my previous 2000 GU especially on the dirt roads and eventually wrote it off (technically)on the the black stuff. I have skidded a few times with the latest unit and once touched the rear of a 4 care pile-up that I saw start and finish before I got there but the big girl just wouldn’t pull up. It truly made realize how big , heavy and un-car-like these beasts are. Planning on some serious touring at the end of the year but in the meantime will being using her for city and country driving for work. Pretty keen to see a few tracks in the Vic High Country with my son in (hopefully) his new GU over the coming months also. I have to admit that I did seek out these upgrade kits after the these incidents but there were supply problems for quite sometime so it all went by the way side. For these reasons I have been less inclined to drive it - instead opting (much to my disgust) for our second car - a little Toyota Echo. Would love to have the confidence to use the big girl more, especially with the up coming country driving.
Hey hey, i have a VW Amarok 2014, i have added a bullbar, winch, spotties, roof rack, rock sliders, 2inch lift, ARB canopy, spare battery in the back and also a long range fuel tank, will also be adding a roof top tent and 270 awning. After having these i have noticed it takes longer to stop even when going slow. Definitely in need of new brakes especially before i tackle the Gibb river road next year with the family.
Cheers for another cracking video
Hey Jocko I have a 2018 Holden Colorado dual cab. I use it for both work and touring so it’s pretty heavy sitting just below GVM. I’m still running the standard brakes with a canopy, bull bar, winch, roof top tent, tools and camping gear. After watching this video I have definitely overlooked the brakes in my rig and could use an upgrade 👍🏻
I have a ranger px ii 18, adding weigh slowly made a different but the big change was adding 33” raptor tyres. I’ve been looking at these kits. Really happy to see this video and the difference
Jocko, long time follower, first comment. I have 2017 PX11 Ford Ranger with all the goodies on it, I have been looking at upgrading the brakes for a while but I couldn't afford it, always something taking my money.....Snatch Clothing, 4WD 24/7 shop etc. After the brakes go on, it is going for a GVM upgrade, thanks and keep up the great videos.
Hey Jocko from the states; I have a 1991 Jeep Wrangler Renegade and I'm planning on going a cross country trip here in the states from the east coast to the west coast approximately 6000 km round trip . I'm headed out to Moab, Utah to drive some of the most famous off road trails in the U.S. and the upgraded brakes would be a great upgrade for this old Jeep during the drive and especially the off-roading adventure. Keep up the good work and love your content!
Another cracking vid guys! Awesome bit of gear by the boys at Bendix! Very informative and useful information for all 4x4, towing and tourer lovers!!
I got a 2006 SR Hilux n70 that’s been fully restored from the ground up into a full tourer! Still rocking the original brakes unfortunately and the old pedal does feel alittle soft and the hand brake/rear brakes… well their Bluetooth!
Got a big trip been planned for the cape at the end of the year and the bendix brake upgrade would not only make the rig unstoppable (very stoppable😝) but safe and reliable aswell !
Keep up the good work legends !
Another great video by Jocko, Cheers legend.
We have a 2016 Ford Ranger PX2. Absolutely love this vehicle as we are slowly building it up to lap Australia which has been a dream of ours for many years. Building up our version of the ultimate tourer means adding loads of weight and new brakes would be a dream, allowing us to put what would have been brake money into trip money. Cheers!
Great vid Jocko! I’ve got a 2015 np300 Navara which is getting close to gvm when our new van is hooked up. Will definitely need the upgrade to keep my family safe when we’re on the road!
2011 Hilux Dual Cab steel tray Tourer/ work horse
5 Years owned and the old girl is struggling now with the tools and dual battery camping gear setup. Time for and upgrade :)
Another Great vid guys
I have the 2021 Triton GLX+. The Tritons have smaller stock brakes so I can already feel the difference in stopping, then adding in drawers and a fridge in the back and some camping items and its definitely noticeable. Heading up to Fraser in September so making the rig more reliable and safe for the family is always a plus.
Hi Jocko, very informative video. Just got back from Cape York in my 2002 Hilux 3lit Turbo Diesel, towed a camper trailer. Have ordered a Austrack Hybrid 15 Van, the next trip will need better brakes. Love the 4WD 24-7 videos.
Hey guys, got a Prado 150 and been adding weight slowly but surely, bar, winch, wheels, tyres, drawers, awning, etc etc and the brakes are really starting to struggle. Scared me a few times already and needs an upgrade to make it safer with some big trips planned over the next couple years. But especially as its the daily drive in the burbs, she needs an upgrade. Keep up the great work, love your vids 👍
Good job Jocko. You sure have gotten a lot better at being in front of the camera from the first time I saw you. Good on ya.
Hey!
Good ep!! I’ve got a young family and we go on heaps of camping trips with our camper trailer and I have a Mitsubishi triton MR 2019 and we all know the brakes are the smallest on the market and I can definitely feel it. I’m a carpenter aswell so constantly carrying heavy loads. I’ve been wanting to sort some quality brakes but just have t had the spare $$.
This would be class to win and help me feel a lot safer while driving my little family especially.
Cheers guys!!
Thanks for the best episodes!!
Hey Jocko we’ve been loving all your videos. We have a 2011 Toyota hilux and we are doing a budget build to tow a caravan around Australia with our children and grandchildren in tow so it would be really great to win this break upgrade so we can keep everyone safer out on the roads and on the tracks.cheers mate keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Got a 2021 plated LDV D90. First 4WD have ever had. So new to this off roading stuff but extremely keen to understand all there is to understand. Life is hard owning a D90 as there is bugger all off road support. Making it hard when I’m trying to learn what is actually needed. Plus, I’m 12 year old daughter also loving getting out there and leaning alone side me.
Be awesome with the upgrade as the wife takes our caravan everywhere with our 2 kids. I’m an interstate truck driver so wife and kids do most of the caravaning by themselves
Brilliant video! I’ve been building up my 2016 ranger the past couple years as a touring setup for the family. Tray, canopy, bar work, 12 volt and some. I head up to Armidale from Sydney twice a month to see my son and Thunderbolt Way is taking it’s told on the brakes with the additional load
building my gu patrol into somewhat of a family tourer and with added weight and a camper in tow a brake upgrade would be the best piece of mind to know my family and other road users are safe and happy. Then I'd just need to sort the last hurdle of the wife backing the trailer hahaha.
Thanks for the great content and the opportunity for a brake upgrade kit
Great content, thanks Jock!
Toyota 80 series Landcruiser here! Only recently dropped some coin on the old girl. Roof top tent, big roof bars, set of drawers and a fridge. She just doesn’t pull up like she used to. I’d looove some sweet Bendix ultimate brake upgrade action! Cheers for the vids, keep em coming boys
Quality video and important information!
I just bought a 99 XJ Jeep in preparation for a move to the mountains of Colorado. Simply put, it’s a 23 year old truck that I bought used, so a brake upgrade would give great peace of mind when in the mountains!
Hey Jocko was awesome to see the data sheet and see the difference with upgrading I have a 2012 mn triton and I would love to be able to upgrade my rig as my brakes don't work like they used to I do 4 wheeling in her and during the week I work out of her landscaping and having good brakes whilst on property's or the tracks are both a must really love what you guys do on this channel 😀
2021 tundra, got a lot of road trips and hunting trips to do this year.
Love the videos and info!
Holden colarado, my wife and I travel alot with our awesome off road van . This kit will help us travel safely. Cheers
Hi Jocko - awesome test! My 2022 n80 hilux and slide on camper will shortly take my wife and me around Australia on a 4 month epic adventure! Having decent brakes could mean the difference between an awesome trip and a massive disappointment if we crash or hit an animal - hope to hear from you and Bendix to help us make our dream trip a success!
Hey mate, sweet vid. I've been looking at the bendix brake upgrade for about a year now but didn't believe the stat's they gave would work on a loaded car. This shows perfectly the lumitation in real time and in the real world, cheers. I've got a 2016 ranger that's an every day but also always set up for camping. It's had a GVM upgrade and another leaf added as it's usually at 2,800kg. Me and the family are taking a trip up north WA to Karijini in September and will be rolling at the max 3,500kg. A brake upgrade would definetly give me and the wife some peace of mind. Cheers again
awesome video with some great info. I run a 2021 Toyota fortuner crusade with a few extras including, drifts drawers with water tank in the rear, engel fridge, dual battery system, roof platform with extras added. but most of all, we use the vehicle to to our caravan when glamping with the family and dogs. This would be an awesome addition to our car to ensure the family stay safe.
I have a 2005 100 series Turbo Diesel IFS front end . I have it heavily modified and intend doing some longer trips . A bendix brake upgrade would give me piece of mind in knowing i would be able to stop safely . Thanks for the great video Jocko !!!
Hey Jocko just viewed you video on the Bendix braking ! Love it and found it really interesting!! I drive a 2017 Np300 Nissan Navara and have it kitted out to the max!! Braking has diminished and so has fuel usage!! Going up to Lorella springs for a holiday with the family soon! Got a 1&2 year old and want to be safe travelling with most valuable possessions!! Have a good one and stay safe!! Razz
Hey Jocko! I drive a 2012 Ford Ranger for work and play. She’s carrying a bit of extra weight with all the standard off road upgrades, tray, canopy and 12v setup. I tow a loaded tool trailer five days a week and the weekends if I’m not off road I’m towing a 19 foot fibreglass fishing boat. A brake upgrade is one of the next things on my list as the OE brakes just don’t cut it anymore
Awesome video, been contemplating throwing a kit on my 2016 dmax. Bigger tyres and more weight with the camping gear, plus some extra power. will keep my young fella safe while cruising round.
Learnt so much with this video, thanks Jocko
Suzuki Jimny 2019 Model
Ive had it for just a couple of years and im slowly working on setting it up, would love this brake upgrade so next trip i can tow our little camper trailor, and just to make it much safer on the road in general
We have a 2016 Ford ranger XLT almost the same set up as shown in the video, and after being in the high country driving through mud and coming down some steep tracks after driving through those muddy tracks and having some tense moments and the brake pedal is being pushed hard, that upgrade would be very useful. Also time saving as we had to wait so long at the bottom to cross a creek crossing as the brakes were so hot we didn't want to go into the almost freezing water and destroy the brake even more. Loving the content.
Great test, same vehicle added improvements. accurate results.
Maattteee. Great video Jocko! I've got a 2017 MQ triton. Just started getting into 4wding, I'm a builder by trade and carry a couple hundy KGs in tools everyday, a long with some custom draws in the back, the white rhino gets a bit sloppy on the big pedal! Now that I'm taking the family out on the tracks, a bit of piece of mind would be amazing and some decent boots front and rear would make life a hell of less scary on the weekdays too! Keep up the great work lad
PX ranger 2013, have a canopy on and when loaded very close to GVM. Last time i had to jam the anchors on was when a deer jumped out in front of me and the ute did not stop like i thought it was going to, definatly an eye opener for me and have tried to be mindful of this ever since. Brake upgrade kit would give me a little peace of mind when out and about
Joko my guy, so good to see you getting more and more of your own episodes. I have a kun 26, N70 hilux, the very last of the 3L. The family and I have a big trip booked from Cairns heading west to winton, Richomnd, then head back to the coast, stop in Emerald to pick up our meat supplies, stay the night in Rocky and then head to Hervey Bay Kingfisher ferries and head over to K'Gari for 7 nights then back home to Cairns. Finding it hard to spend the right amount of money on the rig. We need so much more but breaks would be a great start. Either way keep up the great work, may the force be with you! ;)