Bigger wheels and tires means less braking power and more brake heat?

i put bigger wheels and tires on my vehicle and the rotors warped really quickly. i want to get peoples opinion on how to fix this problem. I was thinking of getting cross drilled and slotted rotors and some high quality brakes. i also wanted to replace the ball joints and tie rod ends to help the steering out. andy opinionsBigger wheels and tires means less braking power and more brake heat?
Bigger wheels will put more stress on the brakes. The brakes will apply a force to the shaft, which has a certain diameter. Larger wheels means a larger ratio of outside wheel diameter to shaft diameter, meaning the brakes (and accelerator for that matter) are at a larger mechanical disadvantage. They will have to work harder, generating more brake heat and using more fuel.
as Pat said a bigger wheel take more effort to stop,now if you only went up and inch or so in diameter (which I suspect you went up a lot more) then you do need more braking power. getting cross drilled or slotted rotors will help vent heat (don't get drilled AND slotted rotors as this weakens the rotor and can cause them to crack under stress) however if you get the same size rotor your breaking distance will not be reduced very much. You need a larger rotor and better better calipers (the part that squeezes the rotor) to improve stopping distance. You should look for a "big break kit" as this will give you a drilled or slotted rotor and a larger diameter rotor and will solve your breaking needs. I know everyone says Brembo is the best and this is because they are, don't cheap out and get some POS get some good breaks and you will be happy!Bigger wheels and tires means less braking power and more brake heat?
This is common when rotating a larger mass and try to stop it. Simple physics. Yes, larger rotors, better quality rotors, and a good quality brake pad will help with this problem. Performance friction carbon fiber brake pads are excellent for instead braking and can be found at most auto parts stores. They usually cost twice what standard pads cost, but are well worth it.

If you are having steering problems, don't forget to check the Idler Arm. GM trucks are common for having problems with this part, because the original part does not have a grease zerk and is not servicible. This can be tested by attempting to move up and down. If there is any up and down play, the idler arm is bad.

Hope this helps. Christopher
Hey, there's car programs on TNT television on Sat and Sun mornings. They would have more educational value for you if you're gonna go tinkering with trucks and cars and modifying them (horsepower tv, trucks!, gears, just to name a few) Bigger tires add weight as well as more force on the brakes.Bigger wheels and tires means less braking power and more brake heat?
You put something much bigger and heavier on your car than it was designed for. What did you expect???





Anyway, expect to have to replace your ball joints next, and then tie rods, and then bearing hub assemblies., etc.
Larger wheels and tires aren't going to affect the braking of your car, driving fast and braking hard will. High performance rotors and pads will help but so will slowing down a little.
if the ball joints and tie rods aren't bad you're wasting your money. just having it aligned will help the steering as long as the parts are good
You will have to step up to bigger diameter brakes or get lighter wheels and tires.