New brakes already

[myoung84]

Going to install new front brake pads this Saturday when I do my drop kit. The factory pads have nearly 40k miles on them and probably have another 5-8k miles left at best. Figured might as well replace them while the front end is torn apart. I have used these Wagner ThermoQuiet pads in the pads with good results. They have to be better than the stock pads.

I thought about going with some Hawk or EBS pads, but couldn't justify the extra cost. These were only $48 shipped though Rock Auto. You can get the semi-metallic pads instead of ceramic for a few dollars cheaper.

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

good deal! putting in rotor too? over sized rotors look good on lowered cars. or atleast to me. should paint the calipers too!

 

[sullivan]

You should totally paint your calipers.

Mine:

 

[myoung84]

Keeping the stock rotors since they are still good.

I thought about painting the calipers, but not sure how it will look. I think the only real option is red and I'm afraid it might not look good up against my inferno red paint.

 

[sullivan]

Keeping the stock rotors since they are still good.

I thought about painting the calipers, but not sure how it will look. I think the only real option is red and I'm afraid it might not look good up against my inferno red paint.

You could use any high temp paint, maybe silver? Painting them also reduces brake dust build up on the calipers...

 

[myoung84]

Silver might work. I'll get the truck cleaned up and get a good side shot so I can do some photo choppin.

 

[LB3711]

40k on front pads is pretty good.

 

[joetama]

Used Wagner pads on a company cargo van about 50,000 miles ago. Liked them a lot. Need replaced again. Put EBS pads and slotted & ported roters on my Buick Century to improve breaking which was horrific. Nice stuff all around.

 

[txbass06]

QC1084's?


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[myoung84]

40k on front pads is pretty good.

Yep, I can't complain. I drive my truck hard, even when towing. My boat trailer doesn't have trailer brakes so my brakes take a beating stopping all ~11k lbs.

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That is correct.

 

[txbass06]

That is correct.

I work too fukken much lol...


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