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Vehicle
A 2.3-tonne Ford Bronco on its factory 17-inch wheels, driven on road and off it. Bigger tyres and the weight they add had already changed how the original brakes felt.
Selected setup
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Caliper | TEi T683 — six-piston, two-piece forged body |
| Piston area | 83.17 cm² |
| Rotor | 332 × 32 mm, high-carbon |
| Pads | M1 compound, linear from cold to 550 °C |
| Wheels | Factory 17-inch, no wheel change |
Off-road braking is a control problem, not a force problem
The T683 carries a two-piece forged body and 83.17 cm² of piston area across six pistons, which spreads clamping force over a longer pad face instead of concentrating it on a short one. On a 2.3-tonne vehicle on loose ground that is the difference between a pedal you can modulate and one that simply locks.
The calipers run external dust seals. Grit, mud and sand are what kill a caliper that was designed for tarmac — the seals keep the pistons clean where a track-focused caliper would let debris past.
Fitment
The T683 fits 17–18-inch wheels and bolts to the factory Bronco hub, so the original 17-inch wheels stay. Clearance depends on spoke profile as much as on diameter, so send us the model, year, trim and wheel specification and we will confirm rotor size and clearance before you order.
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