2008 Edge Brakes

2 messages, Last post on Feb 09, 2009 at 4:59 PM

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#1 of 2 Weak Brakes on the 2008 Edge?? by greeneyes1975 Feb 09, 2009 (4:53 pm)
Hi Everyone, I've been doing a lot of research on the Edge. I love almost everything about the car except what I've been reading about the brakes. I test drove one today and tried to stop short in the parking lot of the dealership to see if the brakes felt weak or not. I'm not sure if I'm paranoid because of what I've read but they did sort of seem weak. I have several questions if anyone can help. Can some of the Edge owners on here share with me their impressions of the Edge's brakes? Have you ever had any close calls in which you needed to jam on the brakes and if so, how did the Edge perform? Has anyone here unfortunately had an accident that they attributed to the brakes? Does anyone know if the 2008 brakes are better than the 2007? Can anything be done aftermarket to improve braking performance? I'd greatly appreciate anyone's help. Thank you! Replies to this message: akirby (Feb 09, 2009 4:59 pm)
#2 of 2 Re: Weak Brakes on the 2008 Edge?? [greeneyes1975] by akirby Feb 09, 2009 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: greeneyes1975 (Feb 09, 2009 4:53 pm) The 2008 brakes are fine. They changed the tires to Michelins (Pirellis on the 20 inch wheels) and that was supposed to help. You can go to an aftermarket pad that might help even more, but it's really not necessary. Just remember this is not a 3000 lb econobox. Drive it like the large vehicle that it is and it's just fine.