Post by: fliesitdies on November 02, 2022, 08:27:22 AM
Thanks in advance.
Fliesitdies
Post by: Woodchuck on November 02, 2022, 08:35:58 AM
Post by: Moose Master on November 02, 2022, 08:36:17 AM
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on November 02, 2022, 08:48:31 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on November 02, 2022, 09:23:45 AM
The only thing I upgraded was the hydroboost. I went to 2011 fir better braking.
Post by: HntnFsh on November 02, 2022, 09:37:04 AM
Post by: fliesitdies on November 02, 2022, 09:48:37 AM
Thanks for all your advice.
Fliesitdies
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on November 02, 2022, 10:47:16 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on November 02, 2022, 11:06:40 AM
Post by: highside74 on November 02, 2022, 11:09:12 AM
Wagner or Akeebono. :twocents:
Akebono is a great car or small suv pad but not for a big truck.
Post by: highside74 on November 02, 2022, 11:12:20 AM
Post by: Sandberm on November 02, 2022, 11:22:04 AM
I am an outside sales rep for a private wholesale auto parts company. We have really good luck with Powerstop rotors and z36 series pads for big pickups. You can find them online from many places for good prices. You won't be disappointed.
Everybody just updated their spreadsheet with that bit of info :chuckle:
Post by: highside74 on November 02, 2022, 11:26:29 AM
I am an outside sales rep for a private wholesale auto parts company. We have really good luck with Powerstop rotors and z36 series pads for big pickups. You can find them online from many places for good prices. You won't be disappointed.
Everybody just updated their spreadsheet with that bit of info :chuckle:
:peep:
Post by: gutsnthegrass on November 02, 2022, 02:14:08 PM
Post by: Buckmark on November 02, 2022, 02:55:23 PM
I am an outside sales rep for a private wholesale auto parts company. We have really good luck with Powerstop rotors and z36 series pads for big pickups. You can find them online from many places for good prices. You won't be disappointed.SAD
Post by: dyhardhuntr on November 02, 2022, 03:05:31 PM
Just reread your post. Pretty odd you need new rears before fronts. Unless fronts were already done.Not uncommon at all. In this day and age of ABS the rear pads will wear out long before the fronts especially if the driver corners hard. The ABS will prevent the vehicle from going into a slide by applying the rear brakes. I’ve been in the repair business 20+ years and there are some things that I stick with for factory parts. Brakes and rotors are not one of them. Power stop is good. You get the kit and change out calipers and all. If you tow a lot the severe duty pads from Napa or car quest are fine. I used to put them on pursuit rated cop cars and they were just fine.
Post by: thinkingman on November 02, 2022, 04:19:45 PM
Wagner OEX pads have been quiet and very low dust.
Whatever rotor you buy, get one that's coated.
They look cleaner and don't need a hammer to remove them in 5 years.
Post by: HntnFsh on November 02, 2022, 06:24:30 PM
Just reread your post. Pretty odd you need new rears before fronts. Unless fronts were already done.Not uncommon at all. In this day and age of ABS the rear pads will wear out long before the fronts especially if the driver corners hard. The ABS will prevent the vehicle from going into a slide by applying the rear brakes. I’ve been in the repair business 20+ years and there are some things that I stick with for factory parts. Brakes and rotors are not one of them. Power stop is good. You get the kit and change out calipers and all. If you tow a lot the severe duty pads from Napa or car quest are fine. I used to put them on pursuit rated cop cars and they were just fine.
You are probably right about a lot of vehicles. I have never heard of this being an issue with this particular series of truck though. As I said before, these are known for brake components running over 200,000 miles. When I see a bunch of other people jumping in on the Duramax and Silverado Sierra forums saying they are getting 200,000 plus miles out of Power Stops etc. I might jump on the band wagon. That said, I have no reason to doubt that they are a quality product. I just dont see how they can improve on whats already there.
Post by: fliesitdies on November 03, 2022, 08:58:13 AM
Thank you
Fliesitdies
Post by: highside74 on November 03, 2022, 09:29:54 AM
Z36 Truck and tow pads are carbon ceramic and were developed as a performance pad until they realized how much stopping power they were generating. Those pads combined with their slotted and drilled rotors will solve many of pickup trucks issues with being under braked from the factory. Especially F150, Tundra and Titan.
I sell brakes from:
Motorcraft
Acdelco
GM
Mopar
Powerstop
Centric
Brembo
Akebono
Nugeon
All of my brakes are great but my friends and family all have Powerstop.
Post by: Stein on November 03, 2022, 12:54:44 PM
Post by: ASHQUACK on November 03, 2022, 02:02:45 PM
Post by: thinkingman on November 07, 2022, 08:41:57 AM
(Trying to not look like a 19 yr old with a Civic)
Post by: highside74 on November 07, 2022, 09:03:54 AM
Can you get Powerstop that aren't cross-drilled?
(Trying to not look like a 19 yr old with a Civic)
The crossed drilled and slotted have a functional purpose. Drilled keeps the cooler and the slots keep them cleaner. Plus they are also zinc dipped to help with rust.
The drilled section is chamfered to remove any machining cracks and the slots are beveled so they can still be turned later if needed. They are also a rotor life depth guage. Once they are gone they are no longer thick enough to use safety.
Post by: KFhunter on November 07, 2022, 09:39:54 AM
I've had really good luck with EBC brakes, and if available those are my go to brakes.
Post by: highside74 on November 07, 2022, 09:49:25 AM