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- Badlands
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There's only one thing that worries me about the 4 door Sasquachted Badlands soon to be delivered to me, which is how long it takes to stop.
Virtually all current production vehicles' published road braking performance tests indicate stopping distances from 60 mph that are typically 120 to 140 feet. See Consumer Reports breakdown on typical stopping distance by vehicle type. I consider the Bronco to be a midsized SUV. That class has a stopping distance of 134 feet.
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/best-and-worst-braking-distances-a2960086475/
Also per consumer reports, they say
I can't figure out which Bronco was tested in the above statement. Typically a Sasquachted package will be the worst.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop quicker? For the quick-witted, I'm aware slowing down and lightening the vehicle are options.
BUT: Bigger calipers and cross drilled/vented rotors will not help. They will only improve brake fade. I'm not talking about repeated hard stops from high speeds, which is where calipers and rotors may help.
The answer is better tires, but All-Terrain and Mud-Terrain tires typically suck for stopping. Is there a way to get a 35 inch Summer or winter tire or all seasons?
They don't really make them for this size vehicle tire. Please add some suggestions if you have them!!!
Virtually all current production vehicles' published road braking performance tests indicate stopping distances from 60 mph that are typically 120 to 140 feet. See Consumer Reports breakdown on typical stopping distance by vehicle type. I consider the Bronco to be a midsized SUV. That class has a stopping distance of 134 feet.
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/best-and-worst-braking-distances-a2960086475/
| Sports/sporty cars | 120 |
| Luxury midsized cars | 128 |
| Luxury small SUVs | 129 |
| Small cars | 130 |
| Luxury small cars | 131 |
| Small SUVs | 132 |
| Luxury large cars | 132 |
| Large cars | 132 |
| Midsized cars | 133 |
| Midsized SUVs | 134 |
| Luxury midsized SUVs | 134 |
| Compact pickups | 136 |
| Minivans | 138 |
| Compact electric/hybrid cars | 138 |
| Luxury large SUVs | 138 |
| Full-sized pickups | 140 |
| Large SUVs | 143 |
| Average of all tested vehicles | 132 |
Also per consumer reports, they say
- Braking distance: The Ford Bronco’s stopping distance isn’t just subpar; CR says, “The Bronco’s stopping distances are among the longest we’ve seen from any vehicle in years. It took the Bronco 149 feet to stop from 60 mph in dry conditions and 168 feet in the wet. The brake feel wasn’t bad on the road, but for any emergency braking, the Bronco felt cumbersome.
I can't figure out which Bronco was tested in the above statement. Typically a Sasquachted package will be the worst.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop quicker? For the quick-witted, I'm aware slowing down and lightening the vehicle are options.
BUT: Bigger calipers and cross drilled/vented rotors will not help. They will only improve brake fade. I'm not talking about repeated hard stops from high speeds, which is where calipers and rotors may help.
The answer is better tires, but All-Terrain and Mud-Terrain tires typically suck for stopping. Is there a way to get a 35 inch Summer or winter tire or all seasons?
They don't really make them for this size vehicle tire. Please add some suggestions if you have them!!!
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