Recommendation for brake pads
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Recommendation for brake pads
I have an f-250 that I use mostly for towing a race car and trailer. With the truck I'm probably pushing 10,000 lbs. I have ceramic pads up front and I don't know what in the rear and stopping can get really interesting. The ceramic pads have a tendency to fade and the trailer brakes so too much work.
What pads would you recommend? My initial thought is to get Ford pads from the dealer but there are lots of other choices. At this point I am not so concerned about cost or longevity, I want to stop with authority and not chew up the rotors and drums. Also matching front to rear is important.
So.....anybody have good advice?
Thanks
What pads would you recommend? My initial thought is to get Ford pads from the dealer but there are lots of other choices. At this point I am not so concerned about cost or longevity, I want to stop with authority and not chew up the rotors and drums. Also matching front to rear is important.
So.....anybody have good advice?
Thanks
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Slotted and cross drilled rotors are a waste of money, and dangerous IMO. Slots and holes create stress risers in the rotors, and constant cooling and heating cycles crack the rotor.
I've had good luck with Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads. Pretty good heat resistance. Hawk HP SuperDuty pads have also gotten really good reviews too.
I haven't found any high performance rear brake shoes, but honestly they only do about 20% of your braking anyway.
Make sure everything is adjusted and working properly, and flush your brake fluid, and you should be good to go.
I've had good luck with Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads. Pretty good heat resistance. Hawk HP SuperDuty pads have also gotten really good reviews too.
I haven't found any high performance rear brake shoes, but honestly they only do about 20% of your braking anyway.
Make sure everything is adjusted and working properly, and flush your brake fluid, and you should be good to go.
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I have an f-250 that I use mostly for towing a race car and trailer. With the truck I'm probably pushing 10,000 lbs. I have ceramic pads up front and I don't know what in the rear and stopping can get really interesting. The ceramic pads have a tendency to fade and the trailer brakes so too much work.
What pads would you recommend? My initial thought is to get Ford pads from the dealer but there are lots of other choices. At this point I am not so concerned about cost or longevity, I want to stop with authority and not chew up the rotors and drums. Also matching front to rear is important.
So.....anybody have good advice?
Thanks
What pads would you recommend? My initial thought is to get Ford pads from the dealer but there are lots of other choices. At this point I am not so concerned about cost or longevity, I want to stop with authority and not chew up the rotors and drums. Also matching front to rear is important.
So.....anybody have good advice?
Thanks
1.hydroboost brake upgrade.click here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...st-brakes.html
2.dimpled and slotted brake rotors.click here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12533316
she stops incredibly better than when she left the ford plant in '93.brake performance increase was massive,making the safety level of the truck rise drastically.
with all that said,when you hook up to your trailer,your trailer brakes should be good enough to stop your load and truck.so personally i would start with your trailer brake system first then upgrade the truck brakes after.
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