high performance brakes

rick danger · 06-02-2015, 09:28 AM

I'm thinking of this brake rotor and pad kit. Any one have any input? Ever tried upgrading from stock? Session Timeout

mike837go · 06-02-2015, 09:37 AM

Uh...

Your link is faulty.

And what vehicle were you thinking of upgrading?

Filthy-Beast · 06-02-2015, 10:03 AM

Not sure what you're looking at or what you plan to put it on. I off-road a lot with heavily modified jeep with lots of 1/4" steel armor added in addition to bigger tires and wheels. The added weight and larger tires means stock brakes become very scary trying to stop at highway speeds.

If you are upgrading disk brakes to larger rotors and pads make sure you also get calipers with dual piston so they can apply even pressure across the pad instead just the middle.

Don't go cheap on the pads, performance pads can make a big difference. Make sure to follow the break in procedures for the pads to get the best performance.

3'senough · 06-02-2015, 10:47 AM

I went with Hawk SD on my TV and did notice a difference. I did not upgrade the rotors as they were in very good shape. Follow the directions on bedding as most performance pads need to bed correctly or will not perform as advertised.

Also you should flush out your brake fluid to keep it at top perfomance every three years.

Dirkdaddy · 06-02-2015, 11:38 AM

After trying semi metalic for years, I've converted to ceramic. They hardly fade at all, dust is about non-factor and wear is incredible. They are also easier on rotors. Yes, expensive but also the best IMHO. They may not "bite" as well initially, but they are consistent. I have used Magnum and the Autozone ceramics. As I was buying rotors anyway, I got some ebay drilled rotors and they look cool and vent the pads (its not for cooling btw) and a set has lasted 60k on my van and still are good, along with the pads. not my TV but still.

rick danger · 06-02-2015, 12:25 PM

Sorry, I thought I could copy and paste the shopping cart.....I have a gmc sierra 2500 hd duramax Ill try this link. I was thinking of the 4 wheel set with semi-metalics for $421. Oh, and it looks like the ceramic pads are the same price as the semi-metallics. Who besides Dirk likes ceramic better? Premium Dimpled & Slotted Brake Kit

TexasRT · 06-02-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rick danger

Sorry, I thought I could copy and paste the shopping cart.....I have a gmc sierra 2500 hd duramax Ill try this link. I was thinking of the 4 wheel set with semi-metalics for $421. Oh, and it looks like the ceramic pads are the same price as the semi-metallics. Who besides Dirk likes ceramic better? Premium Dimpled & Slotted Brake Kit

I had the slotted and dimpled (all four) on my 06 F250 SD, they made a difference in stopping and it seemed like the pads lasted a lot longer. I had the semi metallic pads on mine.

3'senough · 06-02-2015, 01:14 PM

Ceramic or Ferra-carbon are the best options for heat disipation and lower instances of brake fade.

Filthy-Beast · 06-02-2015, 01:21 PM

Metallic are less prone to heat fade. I personally run EBC yellow pads and may look into their extra duty truck pads when the time comes.

Filthy-Beast · 06-02-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 3'senough

Ceramic or Ferra-carbon are the best options for heat disipation and lower instances of brake fade.

check the specs of the pads he is looking at they state that their semi metallic are less prone to fade, not their ceramic

rick danger · 06-02-2015, 02:58 PM

Well I called them and they said the semi-metallics were what I wanted for my towing application. soooo, I ordered them up. I'll pull up this thread and report back on how they are, Thanks for the input!

Seann45 · 06-03-2015, 06:26 AM

I went with drilled and slotted rotors, ceramic metallic brake pads and braided brake hoses.. When your towing a heavy weight RV you need to be able to stop.. a few bucks now beats thousands to a hospital..

TexasRT · 06-03-2015, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasRT

I had the slotted and dimpled (all four) on my 06 F250 SD, they made a difference in stopping and it seemed like the pads lasted a lot longer. I had the semi metallic pads on mine.

I just realized this is the same place I bought mine.
FYI - I had the rotors on my other truck 9yrs with 0 issues in regards to warping, cracking etc.

rick danger · 06-13-2015, 03:59 AM

Got the brakes on yesterday. One of the front calipers were stuck when I tried to move it back for the new pads. I decided to go for new calipers all the way around. Not cheap for this whole upgrade, but I didnt want a sticking caliper to ruin one of my new rotors. $1,100 for the pads, rotors and calipers. I'll go out and break them in today. A quick drive yesterday and they stop like my old rusty ones. They say you have to go 45 mph to 5 mph (not stopping all the way) about 15 times to break them in and seat them.

rick danger · 06-13-2015, 04:13 PM

Got 'em broke in and they feel nice and stoppy! I cant say how much better than good stockers since I've been driving around with rusty ones for so long. But they sure give you a safer feeling. Guess it;ll take some load off the trailer brakes too.

klassic · 04-06-2016, 08:41 AM

Old thread.

TexasRT.. Are your upgraded truck brakes really noticeable when stopping your rig? Or has it been too long since you've had stock Ford brakes to compare..
I'm getting close to brake time on my truck again and now that I'm out of warranty there is no point installing stock brakes if I can get noticeable improvement with aftermarket.

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