When I did my first brake job, I bought LLT Lifetime Warranty Pads from Kragen; I haven't paid for a set since. They now have stopped the program and will not exchange them anymore. As disappointed as I am, I guess I got my money's worth.
In my search for a new set, I was overwhelmed by the choices. I was considering ceramic as I hear they are quiet and dustless.
Autozone:
http://www.autozone.com/N,14401233/Ntt, ... ultSet.htm
Kragen:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList ... 19&PTSet=A
Any advice?
What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?
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What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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Re: What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?
Buy the best you can afford. I know that doesn't help much as far as brand selection goes...
But your life is at the mercy of your brakes. Do you really want to skimp on $$$ there?
But your life is at the mercy of your brakes. Do you really want to skimp on $$$ there?
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1995 Astro - Now gone, I am Astroless.
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1998 Olds 88 LS
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Re: What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?
I cruise into Autozone, ask what he has in stock in terms of ceramic... He punches it up as he tells me how they are the real deal and though I've never used them, should give them a try. Before I say okay, he starts to question why the single pair he has left is only $19. He doesn't know why and sells me the expensive "best" ceramic pads for the stated price.
I get home, install them, and give them a test. All is well! They stop great, quieter than any I've used in the past. Let's hope they hold up. $20, you can't beat it!
I get home, install them, and give them a test. All is well! They stop great, quieter than any I've used in the past. Let's hope they hold up. $20, you can't beat it!
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
Re: What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?
Are ceramic pads really dustless? If they are that's what I'm buying for the next brake job. My disc brakes dust something awfull. My front wheels are gray all the time.
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
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