im wondering if there are any brake kits for an 01 ranger, with some better calipers and bigger rotors, maybe some stainless steel brake lines too. not looking for anything super fancy, but i dont want anything drilled...just slotted. if anyone has any info on this or knows of any kits that would work, please share the knowledge. thanks!

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'01 XL extra cab, 3.0L Flex, auto, oxford white
Painted stock wheels black, front bumper and valance black, headlight mod, cherrybomb glasspack and 2 main cats deleted with a passenger side exit before the rear wheel, Pioneer head unit with 4 speakers and 2 subs, and some nice stickers

MANUAL SWAP PLANNED FOR EARLY THIS YEAR.

What kind of space do you have between the rims and the brakes you have now? I'm thinking you will be ok but just want to check. What size are you thinking of moving up to? I think stock is something like 11".

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i think theyre right around 11 inch. im gonna get 15 inch alloy wheels so i cant go too much bigger than what i have now

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'01 XL extra cab, 3.0L Flex, auto, oxford white
Painted stock wheels black, front bumper and valance black, headlight mod, cherrybomb glasspack and 2 main cats deleted with a passenger side exit before the rear wheel, Pioneer head unit with 4 speakers and 2 subs, and some nice stickers

MANUAL SWAP PLANNED FOR EARLY THIS YEAR.

Why not just get better rotors then? Maybe some nice slotted ones that will prevent off gas build up and will keep the pads clean.

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2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

get some brakes off of a cobra mustang, not slotted but they will stop a ranger in a hurry

so brakes for a cobra (or any mustang) will work?

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'01 XL extra cab, 3.0L Flex, auto, oxford white
Painted stock wheels black, front bumper and valance black, headlight mod, cherrybomb glasspack and 2 main cats deleted with a passenger side exit before the rear wheel, Pioneer head unit with 4 speakers and 2 subs, and some nice stickers

MANUAL SWAP PLANNED FOR EARLY THIS YEAR.

with the right kit

if that kit didnt cost almost as much as what i payed for my truck i would be all over it..

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

What size drums are on your truck now, most of the XL models only came with 9" Drums, swapping up to 10" Drum set-up would make a big difference in itself.

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2010 Ranger XL 2.3L 5 Spd 3.73:1 Bone Stock
2013 Scion FR-S 2.0L/H-4, 6spd, 4.11:1 Fast Enough Stock

The OP's SuperCab should have 10" drums from the factory. I can't speak to every year and model but, as a general rule on later Rangers, the larger drums were an automatic upgrade with any of the following: SuperCab, 4x4, Edge, 4.0L.



The Cobra conversion is nice but it uses 13" front rotors. The practical limit for rotors in a 15" Ranger wheel is around 12" and even that is iffy with some 15's.

Ford changed over from 10.28" to 11.28" rotors on the 2WD's sometime around 2001MY but I'm not sure of exactly when. If the truck has the 10.28's, it might be possible to convert over to the larger ones. If it already has 11.28's as I suspect, there are aftermarket companies that claim to have better rotors available ($$$).

If it were mine, I'd start with a good set of pads and shoes (most bang for the buck) and upgrade the rotors if necessary. Better hoses should improve pedal feel but I wouldn't expect much reduction in stopping distance.

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2003 FX4 Level II, Supercharged 5.0L V8, Headers, Duals
BW4406 manual transfer case, Aussie Locker, Torsen L/S, 4.10's
Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
Keypad Entry, Lock LEDs, ABS switch, sway bar discos
Heated seats, Explorer EATC, Trip Computer and consoles

2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid