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Going to install new front brake pads this Saturday when I do my ...
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07-07-2011, 03:27 PM
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New brakes already
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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.
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07-07-2011, 03:33 PM
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good deal! putting in rotor too? over sized rotors look good on lowered cars. or atleast to me. should paint the calipers too!
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07-07-2011, 03:53 PM
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You should totally paint your calipers.
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07-07-2011, 05:24 PM
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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.
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07-07-2011, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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You could use any high temp paint, maybe silver? Painting them also reduces brake dust build up on the calipers...
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07-07-2011, 10:23 PM
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Silver might work. I'll get the truck cleaned up and get a good side shot so I can do some photo choppin.
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07-07-2011, 11:05 PM
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40k on front pads is pretty good.
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07-07-2011, 11:28 PM
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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.
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QC1084's?
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07-08-2011, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LB3711
40k on front pads is pretty good.
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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.
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