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Old 04-12-2012, 08:59 AM
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I'm going to have to do my rear brakes soon but I'm gonna do both front and rear at the same time. Just looking for other peoples opinions on the best rotor and pad setup.
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Price limit?
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I been hearing napa premium rotors and hawk pads....but I'm looking to go ceramic here shortly.
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Old 04-12-2012, 11:10 AM
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Usually not too dedicated to one brand, but after my last truck I'm a believer in Powerslot Cryo Rotors and Hawk pads. On my previous ride I had a front caliper stick and had to limp it home. It got so hot that the grease in the wheel bearing went out, but the rotor stayed perfect with no warping. Any other rotor I'm sure would have had issues after getting that hot.
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On my 01 crew with 22's I ran EBC rotors and Green stuff pads. Worked good. I have not done pads and rotors on my 08 yet.
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Im sure you guys get Raybestos pads down in the us, i have no idea, BUT if you want amazing quality pads for a decent price i would go with raybestos premium pads and rotors. my price for front brakes was $190 your price shouldnt be too far off that
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i got a set of EBC OEM style rotors and green stuff pads. total was about 300 for parts fust the front. on the rear i put on napa rotors and pads 3 years ago.
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Why do ppl waste money on good rear rotors/pads :confused:
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Originally Posted by amick218
I been hearing napa premium rotors and hawk pads....but I'm looking to go ceramic here shortly.
I just went with this setup...installed it two weeks ago. I got the Hawk LTS pads...so far, the brake dust has been dramatically less than the stock pads that I replaced. Stopping power doesnt seem to be leaps and bounds better, but I can feel an improvement when I really step on the brakes. If price is no problems, then I'm sure you could find some better pads and rotors.

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Why do ppl waste money on good rear rotors/pads :confused:
Not sure why its considered a waste. Please elaborate...


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