Which Brake Pads for Cold Weather!?

As the title reads, looking into getting some new brake pads. Stockers are low and need replacing, rotors are in great shape and will not be replaced at this time. Looking for pads that are good for a DD, occasional off roading, but mostly that can handle well in winter. Temps get to -45F and lower in the winter, road surfaces are entirely ice (few inches thick) and often slippery.

Would like a pad that has good cold bit but not gonna rip my face off because too much bite will cause the tires to break traction on the ice.

dont feel like pads are your concern.. prolly should make sure ylur tires are up to par

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here are the 2 options I would suggest from R1 Concepts

https://www.r1concepts.com/optimum_oep

https://www.r1concepts.com/super_heavy_duty

We are currently running a sale for 20% off with Free shipping. Both will offer good cold bite and great longevity.

Brakes and ice = no bueno.

smiley3303 said:

Brakes and ice = no bueno.

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Agreed. They are seldom used as I usually let the truck slow itself down. But lots of stop lights on my way to work so it's inevitable at some points. That's why I want something that'll still work well in cold, but not have a super sharp bite when I do need to stop


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Nick@GotExhaust said:

here are the 2 options I would suggest from R1 Concepts

https://www.r1concepts.com/optimum_oep

https://www.r1concepts.com/super_heavy_duty

We are currently running a sale for 20% off with Free shipping. Both will offer good cold bite and great longevity.

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Thanks for this I'll check them out! Free shipping to Alaska as well?


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dan1911 said:

Agreed. They are seldom used as I usually let the truck slow itself down. But lots of stop lights on my way to work so it's inevitable at some points. That's why I want something that'll still work well in cold, but not have a super sharp bite when I do need to stop


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You might already do this but what I do when really slippery usually when mild during those times where ice is most dangerous. I put tow haul on and manually select the gears. Then the engine brake really helps out with slowing down without having to risk the fish tailing of even a little braking.

dan1911 said:

Thanks for this I'll check them out! Free shipping to Alaska as well?

Double checking that right now, I'll let you know.

The first link is what my rep at R1 suggested for best cold weather braking and the 2nd link would be the next best choice but is better for towing.

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smiley3303 said:

You might already do this but what I do when really slippery usually when mild during those times where ice is most dangerous. I put tow haul on and manually select the gears. Then the engine brake really helps out with slowing down without having to risk the fish tailing of even a little braking.

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engine braking can literally be a life saver in those conditions. good suggestion