I have a 2008 F-150 super crew 2wd. I also have the 20" wheels. Does anybody have suggestions to help this thing stop a little better? I would like the pedal to be a little sharper if you know what I mean. I need to do the front rotors, I have heard that EBC Brakes and Rotors is good stuff and that their product helps the hard brake pedal issue.

 

Put a parachute on the back lol

Seriously add steel braided lines up front and some decent drilled/slotted rotors.

 

I just installed EBC slotted rotors and HAWK Ceramic Pads on the front...stops great.

 

I just installed the EBC rotors and EBC yellowstuff pads. The rotors are dimpled and slotted. I also like this kit as it replaces the one piece wheel bearing/rotor with a two piece design allowing the use of any rotors you want in the future and the ability to turn them. Shame on Ford for ever making the one piece set up.

 

Hawk pads. improved my stopping substantially.

 

Not to mention no more brake dust...go HAWK Ceramic

 

So listening to you guys I am confused. Lets look at this way who do buy to get the most bang to your buck?

 

I bought some no name drilled and slotted rotors for the front and back and they came with some no name ceramic pads for $230 off of ebay. Very nice products and worked great.

 

i put ebc rotors and ebc greenstuff pads on my truck and it stops 1000000x better

 

Forget the steel braided lines. Unless your stock rubber lines (frame to caliper) are in danger of catching on sharp object off roading, the rubber lines will work just fine. Over time, these rubber lines should be replaced, as they soften inside, causing the brake fluid to not flow/constrict to the calipers.

Pads come in several variations, so I can understand the confusion. There are metallic, semi metallic, and now ceramic. It used to be I would go to the auto store and ask for "taxi grade", and have super stopping power. Now we worry about brake dust on our expensive rims!

Slotted rotors help in expelling brake gases (yep, brake pads get hot when they are applied to the metal rotors, producing a gas). This gas buildup can hinder braking, causing the pads to fade on the rotors. If you tow, or use your brakes excessively (as in lots of city stop/go traffic), go with slotted rotors. Or if you want to be hip and you have money to burn, get slotted rotors. Great bragging rights on Friday nights when your out with the buds. Otherwise have your existing ones turned to remove the shiny surface they most likely have, or if there are any deep grooves that cannot be removed by the parts store/machine shop, replace them with regular rotors. Rotors must have a minimum thickness, or they will warp or break under braking applications.

The next most important are the pads. Go ceramic. Metallic are great for stopping, but they have a tendency to squeak, and wear out rotors faster. For street use and regular towing, the ceramic pads will be good, with minimal brake dust to worry about on any fancy wheel you may have.