Alcon brakes

Question just put alcon front and rear on my truck now my truck making all kinds of noise I bent my dust covers away im still getting noises any help

 

What sort of noise? Did you space the pads correctly? The shields really should be cut to fit since bending won’t really clear properly

 

There's a clicking noise, and constant noise when I make left turns, while driving straight sounds like something is rubbing

 

Pads was already in caliper when I bought them from alcon, I cut the shields for them to fit and then pulled the rest away from rotor... Wonder if I should just cut them out.

 

Yea you’ll want to double check the clearance. Also the bracket spacers etc

 

Also be sure to check the wheel weights etc

 

Obviously the BBKs have technically larger capacity, unless you're racing or towing heavy down switchbacks all the time I guess I don't get it. I tow a ~7,500 TT and the only time I got a hint of brake fade was super steep, super short switchbacks in the Smokies. I was taking it super slow in low gears anyway to be safe, and stopped at a turnout for a cool-down just in case, but never felt the need for it. Longer grades are easier to use engine braking and time to cool brakes so less of an issue there.

I have upgraded OEM-sized rotors (R1 Dynamic Friction slotted up front) and Hawk pads all around if memory serves.

 

Pretty much nailed it above. A BBK is all about managing the heat. Bigger parts can deal with the heat better.

No BBK or pad/rotor combo will stop faster than another, for a single stop when the brakes are cool. Braking distance is ultimately limited by the traction provided by the tires and road conditions, not the brakes. If you can get ABS to engage you have more braking than traction. The stock brakes on these trucks are fully capable of locking up the tires.

HOWEVER, when you are having to repeatedly brake, like towing down a mountain or lapping on a track, the BBK will do better on brake application 10 or 20 or 30 than the stock size components. In this case your braking distances would remain more consistent (ie tire limited). Brake fade is the real concern.

For those looking for an upgrade with the stock stuff. EBC Bluestuff pads are street friendly and can handle more heat than the Yellows. Also keep good fresh fluid (Castrol SRF if you want to ball out) in the system and consider finding a way to direct air flow to your brakes.

Driving style is probably the single biggest factor in determining "the need". If you are managing you brake temps then no need to upgrade and kudos to you.

Same thing applies with all the brake wear comments you see. One guy gets 30k miles out of a set and the other gets 70k miles. Its all about driving style and conditions. Highway vs city, flats vs mountains, lead foot vs light foot.

 

^^^. This guy gets it.