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bparker
10-07-2005, 12:10 AM
I never see anyone post about how good the braking system is; which makes me want to bring it up.

If you go drive just about any other suv you will quickly learn if you want to stop fast you can not. But the H3 seems to have a very good breaking system.

Just another postive thing to add to the huge pile of things I love about my truck.

/salute
bparker
10-07-2005, 12:10 AM
I never see anyone post about how good the braking system is; which makes me want to bring it up.

If you go drive just about any other suv you will quickly learn if you want to stop fast you can not. But the H3 seems to have a very good breaking system.

Just another postive thing to add to the huge pile of things I love about my truck.

/salute
DDWH
10-07-2005, 01:24 AM
Well as I have only test drove for about 30mins at this point, I must say the brakes seemed to be just as good if not better than in my wifes Audi A6!
SteveRH
10-07-2005, 01:42 AM
I hit bumper to bumper traffic in Austin on Tuesday evening... You are correct sir (in my best Ed McMahon) - the brakes rock!!!
I have no small cars embeded in my front end....
Sharkster
10-07-2005, 02:03 AM
The H3 uses "4 piston calipers" at the front brake. A system e.g. Porsche uses on the Carrera.
kacyk
10-07-2005, 02:18 AM
VERY GOOD point! Even with the added weight of 18" wheels and 35" tires this baby stops! I remember when I put 325/60's on 20" wheels on the H2 I thought I was going to get into multiple accidents. These are great brakes. Thanks for bringing it up.
4ophenia
10-07-2005, 03:28 AM
When I do drive to work, I'm in stop&go traffic and, at almost 2.5 tons, the H3 brakes are bettter than expected. I can stop completely without any anticipation!
Vincent
10-07-2005, 03:44 AM
My dog has hit the windshield enough times to know it's safer in the back http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
f5fstop
10-07-2005, 07:52 AM
Large rotors, and the four piston front calipers mentioned by Sharkster, plus a high-pressure accumulator (versus vacuum), makes for some good brakes.
XM DUDE
10-07-2005, 03:29 PM
I have driven alot of jeeps and the brakes SUCK!
I was impressed with H3 brakes, this truck stops on a dime and gives you 9 cents change!
TexasRTR78
10-07-2005, 06:03 PM
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif LMAO, Vincent!!!!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Poor Boxer puppy....I am thinking about installing one of those pet barriers in the back so that "Gus" (my Boxer) can't try to climb over the seats to get to the front (where he is used to riding in my husbands truck). I dont want him to be able to get his paws on the leather in fear of him scratching or tearing it by accident.

Has anyone else used one of these in their H3 yet?
Vincent
10-07-2005, 10:33 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TexasRTR78:
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif LMAO, Vincent!!!!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Poor Boxer puppy....I am thinking about installing one of those pet barriers in the back so that "Gus" (my Boxer) can't try to climb over the seats to get to the front (where he is used to riding in my husbands truck). I dont want him to be able to get his paws on the leather in fear of him scratching or tearing it by accident.

Has anyone else used one of these in their H3 yet? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No way! My baby rides co-pilot! errr...ahh that sounded bad. Ken's not my baby!!!!!!!!!! I meant that she rides in the front seat.

I don't think you need to worry about claw marks on the leather except when the dog runs across freshly sealed asphalt driveway and jumps in....Oops! Bad dog! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Be careful with the compartment between the front seats though...I think it's vinyl.
f5fstop
10-08-2005, 10:18 AM
Mine has taken over the back...
(Photos are over a month old)

http://images.snapfish.com/344%3B9%3A4%3B23232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2353%3D829%3D8%3 A%3C%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A665837%3C%3Bot1lsi
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MyxH3
10-08-2005, 10:04 PM
My brakes work great also, I like having the 4wheel disc for sure.
oneworld
10-10-2005, 08:58 PM
The truth is YES H3's do stop very well, but they have the longest stopping distance in their class, so realy it actualy takes it longer to stop then most SUVS. But it does stop strong and solid with out any dip in the front.