Rotor / Pad Recommendations?

[cfmistry]

I'll be coming up on front rotors/pad soon, with the rears not far behind. I don't tow very much, but I can really feel my 22"s when braking (I need something with a little more bite).

Here's what I'm looking for:

- Good bite (I don't care about dust)
- Long lasting
- Rust protection
- Reasonably priced (<$200/axle)

Thanks all!

 

[George B]

I'll be coming up on front rotors/pad soon, with the rears not far behind. I don't tow very much, but I can really feel my 22"s when braking (I need something with a little more bite).

Here's what I'm looking for:

- Good bite (I don't care about dust)
- Long lasting
- Rust protection
- Reasonably priced (<$200/axle)

Thanks all!

I just put these on the back of my 13 Suburban and like them.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5416956&cc=1505393&jsn=3
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6410124&cc=1505393&jsn=4

 

[Doubeleive]

the autozone duralast c-max premium ceramic pads and there premium carbon infused rotors will put you right about your price range, the pads have a lifetime warranty, the rotors have a 2 or 3 year warranty, you will probably get a lot of different opinions from other people on here though. good luck with your search.
the ones I mentioned above have worked great for me I probably wont ever change to a different brand.

 

[swathdiver]

GM OE for me. How long has what you have lasted and are you satisfied with their performance?

 

[cfmistry]

The fronts have about 25k miles one them and probably another 5k left in them (truck has 170k miles). Rears have about 35k miles on them and are also pretty worn. I do not know who makes them (the truck came with them) but they are damn rusty. Honestly I am NOT happy with their performance, I need something more aggressive - I realize that's mostly the pads. I may get GM OE rotors and a more aggressive pad.

 

[Derick]

Ive been using wagner oex pads on all brake jobs lately, and Raybestos anti rust coated rotors. No complaints and all are available at rock auto.

 

[swathdiver]

The fronts have about 25k miles one them and probably another 5k left in them (truck has 170k miles). Rears have about 35k miles on them and are also pretty worn. I do not know who makes them (the truck came with them) but they are damn rusty. Honestly I am NOT happy with their performance, I need something more aggressive - I realize that's mostly the pads. I may get GM OE rotors and a more aggressive pad.

If they are rusty they are likely not GM OE, might be ACDelco Advantage.

My truck is on its 3rd set of pads, 2nd set of rotors, 57K, the first time, 78K the second set.

 

[Foggy]

I am happy with m y PowerStop Rotors and Pads.
Got them from summit racing. Good bite and rust resistant

 

[Meccanoble]

Never had a braking issue with my setup, though I never tow. Akebono

 

[usnret]

Have been using PowerStop packages for years now with no complaints.

 

[mountie]

I am happy with m y PowerStop Rotors and Pads.
Got them from summit racing. Good bite and rust resistant

Have been using PowerStop packages for years now with no complaints.

I just put PowerStop rotors & red calipers/pads on my front, and their carbon pads on my stock rear.
Just 2 months ago.... My stopping 'feel' is like my '05 Yukon XL lost 1/2 of it's weight, and a good reaction at the peddle.
( I also did S.S. brake lines while I was at it to better the peddle )
Fabulous !!

 

[Dustin Jackson]

@cfmistry I just put Power stop drilled and slotted rotors and powerstop pads on my Tahoe. They were under $200 on ebay, they have only been on a few days so I'm not sure how I feel about them. Paranoid I messed up the brake job but I will update after my roadtrip this weekend.

 

[mountie]

@cfmistry I just put Power stop drilled and slotted rotors and powerstop pads on my Tahoe. They were under $200 on ebay, they have only been on a few days so I'm not sure how I feel about them. Paranoid I messed up the brake job but I will update after my roadtrip this weekend.

Make sure you perform the important 'break-in'..... Drive around for 20 minutes and do NOT come to a complete stop. 30mph / easy/firm slow to 5mph..... 30 times. To coat the rotor properly.

My brakes felt even better after a few days of use. Broken in...... They now are great!

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Make sure you perform the important 'break-in'..... Drive around for 20 minutes and do NOT come to a complete stop. 30mph / easy/firm slow to 5mph..... 30 times. To coat the rotor properly.

My brakes felt even better after a few days of use. Broken in...... They now are great!

@mountie I have been doing my best to not stop when the brakes are hot. That makes me feel better maybe I just need to wait until they finish breaking in.

 

[mountie]

@mountie I have been doing my best to not stop when the brakes are hot. That makes me feel better maybe I just need to wait until they finish breaking in.

When the rotors/pads are just installed, do the break-in procedure to coat the rotors. After a while, a couple days later, you will discover your brakes work gooder !!! Then a couple weeks later, you will want to use the brakes to enjoy how well they feel.

 

[cfmistry]

I'm all for Powerstop rotors, but I've read bad things about their pads for our trucks (specifically, poor performance). I really want good stopping power as I'm used to driving a car and when I hop into a 6000lb truck I occasionally drive it faster than I intend to!

 

[mountie]

I'm all for Powerstop rotors, but I've read bad things about their pads for our trucks (specifically, poor performance). I really want good stopping power as I'm used to driving a car and when I hop into a 6000lb truck I occasionally drive it faster than I intend to!

I've driven many performance cars & also semi-trucks..
You will never have the same stopping distance in a full-size truck, as a car. ( Well..maybe a dually?)

But Powerstop are an upgrade..... There are more than one type of pads, if you do research, maybe there is a better pad. If you find a better pad, I'd like to hear about it. But I presume, a more aggressive pad may have a lot of brake dust. Just look at race cars..... piles of dust!! ( And you eat the pads, but, boy! They stop!!

'90's F-1 Ferrari.... 800hp engine..... Braking - 3,000hp ( as described)

 

[cfmistry]

hop

I've driven many performance cars & also semi-trucks..
You will never have the same stopping distance in a full-size truck, as a car. ( Well..maybe a dually?)

But Powerstop are an upgrade..... There are more than one type of pads, if you do research, maybe there is a better pad. If you find a better pad, I'd like to hear about it. But I presume, a more aggressive pad may have a lot of brake dust. Just look at race cars..... piles of dust!! ( And you eat the pads, but, boy! They stop!!

'90's F-1 Ferrari.... 800hp engine..... Braking - 3,000hp ( as described)

Actually an aggressive pad is what I want. I can deal with brake dust (my European cars already make tons), and I’d rather be safe.

 

[DesertRat]

Another vote PowerStop pads and rotors. I put them on my truck a year ago, and they've been great from a towing perspective. Whether it's pulling uhaul utility trailers or a 5k lb travel trailer there have been zero times I have felt let down. Love the fact that they don't rust as well.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Never had a braking issue with my setup, though I never tow. Akebono

Akebono doesn't get enough love. They are the OEM manufacturer for quite a few different makes.