Best Brakes for towing?

[jweb]

I need to know what other people are doing for front break upgrades when towing ?

I have a 51 chevy truck with a Mustang 2 front end 11" rotors and larger calipers and now i will be towing a 53 camp trailer that I bought(weighs 2300 pounds). I have 20" wheels on my truck and it already seems like I could use more brakes.

What would be the best big break kit for my situation?

[Amorget]

Are your 11" rotors the separate rotor/hub or the 1 piece ones? What style are the calipers? What do you have on the rear of the truck for brakes?

[71swb4x4]

I would try to add brakes to the trailer too. I think that would be your best all around option.

[jweb]

The rotors/hubs are one piece and the calipers are single piston Ford Granada I think ( A kit from Speedway Motors). The rear is a 72 Nova drum brake

[Amorget]

The problem you are going to run into is that any better brakes will be a hub and rotor setup with multi-piston calipers, which normally means $$. Since it's a Speedway kit it might be the best option to ask them what your options are and see what fits your budget.

[jweb]

Thanks, for your advise . I am thinking the expensive kit may be the way to go. I am just not sure which one is the best fit for my needs
Posted via Mobile Device

[Amorget]

I've never heard anyone complain about having "too much brake". IMHO, buy as big as you want to pay for. Besides, it looks sexy behind big rims.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Does the trailer have surge brakes on it? If not I'd get those first.