We’re obviously huge advocates of upgrading instead of replacing existing vehicles. Yes, even the most sluggish 4×4 vehicle or failure-prone pickup can be transformed with the right upgrades. When it comes to top upgrades for vehicles that have seen better days, mechanical improvements are a great place to begin.
Upgrading your brakes for travel and day-to-day use is what we’d recommend. The importance of a good quality, reliable and robust brake system shouldn’t be underestimated. Switching your OE brake system for performance brakes unlocks several benefits for every vehicle make and model as Fast Car Magazine describes:
“What’s more, there’s nearly always room for improvement. Realistically, standard braking systems are built to a budget. They’re also specifically designed to handle a little over the standard power and relatively normal driving conditions. Throw a spot of extra tuning into the mix, or any sort of fruity right foot action, and upgrading your brakes becomes pretty essential. Of course, performance brakes are also safer, and you can’t put a price on that, can you?”
Whether you’re thinking of upgrading your brakes in 2024 to boost safety, improve performance, or make driving easier and safer when loaded or towing, exploring our brake kits is the first step. In this blog post, we share our top brake upgrades for 2024…
DBA
From their Street Performance upgrades to the premium quality X-Gold and XS-Gold Brake Kits, Australian specialist DBA is no doubt a market leader in the performance braking department. Their brake kits have been rigorously tested with the most extreme and challenging conditions in mind to ensure upgraders can reap all the rewards of a performance brake enhancement.
With DBA brakes, you have all the potential to improve the lifespan of components, enjoy better reliability when driving on road and off, and dramatically decrease brake fade. DBA kits are also specially designed and developed for heavy and modified vehicles to ensure enviable results for a wide range of builds. Browse our DBA brake upgrades here.
Powerbrake
To South Africa next and motorsport specialist Powerbrake. Their X-Line Big Brake kits are well known and highly regarded for their street and off-road performance. Powerbrake kits were specifically developed to address a very serious problem within the modern 4WD vehicle market – brake efficacy. These kits ultimately solve this issue and more to boost performance across a wide range of terrains.
Powerbrake X-Line kits use Dakar Rally derived technology and processes to ensure optimum brake performance and longevity. Shop our Powerbrake X-Line Big Brake Kits for further information.
Terrain Tamer
Terrain Tamer offers many mechanical upgrade options for 4×4 or pickup truck owners looking to realise the benefits of aftermarket additions. From big brake upgrades to rear drum to disc conversion kits, Terrain Tamer has got you covered with complete, vehicle-specific kits that deliver dramatic improvements.
Their Extreme Brake Conversion Kit is just one of the bestsellers in our Terrain Tamer range, and offers a high performance upgrade for your factory disc brakes and calipers. Explore the full range of mechanical upgrades from Terrain Tamer here.
Choosing your brake kit
While your choice of brake kit depends on your vehicle make and model, as well as your needs and budget, selecting an upgrade that delivers the highest quality is non-negotiable. Take a look at our brake kits for inspiration or contact us for advice on selecting the right upgrade for you.
