Time to STOP
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Time to STOP
Hey guys,
Im kind at a stopping point for motor mods and repairs for now. Next will be a hpop injectors, and maybe a turbo
But for now i need some braking power. I just started hauling a 13k lb skiddsteer not including trailer. All together its ob 20k. The trailer brakes are not the best and will be giving those direct attention as soon as i get back from vacation.
I have stock rotors now and not towing i get the ole hop when i apply the brakes. I have needed rotors for a while and now that I'm towing this much weight the entire situation needs to be addressed. My budget is not huge by any means and i know that good parts cost good money and my situation cannot stand to have cheap parts. So I'm looking for some decently priced good rotors and pads.
I need some good suggestions on the rotors along with some good pads that will stop great with NO brake dust AT ALL !!!!! I can't stand brake dust.
Also my fluid is stock fluid. Ive never changed it and need to do so. Suggestions on a good fluid to use alone with a good method of doing so.
Im kind at a stopping point for motor mods and repairs for now. Next will be a hpop injectors, and maybe a turbo
But for now i need some braking power. I just started hauling a 13k lb skiddsteer not including trailer. All together its ob 20k. The trailer brakes are not the best and will be giving those direct attention as soon as i get back from vacation.
I have stock rotors now and not towing i get the ole hop when i apply the brakes. I have needed rotors for a while and now that I'm towing this much weight the entire situation needs to be addressed. My budget is not huge by any means and i know that good parts cost good money and my situation cannot stand to have cheap parts. So I'm looking for some decently priced good rotors and pads.
I need some good suggestions on the rotors along with some good pads that will stop great with NO brake dust AT ALL !!!!! I can't stand brake dust.
Also my fluid is stock fluid. Ive never changed it and need to do so. Suggestions on a good fluid to use alone with a good method of doing so.
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I have EBC dimpled/slotted rotors with EBC Yellow Stuff pads and they work great. I have heard lots of good things about OEM Ford rotors and Ford "super duty" pads not the standard Ford pads, if your trying to keep the price down. Otherwise I have had good luck with Raybestos "Premium" rotors and pads on many other vehicles I have owned.
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I also have the EBC yellow stuff pads and run them on napa rotors. Much better than what was on there previous, they are dusty though.
The Chinaman's pneumatic bleeder is real nice for fluid exchange. Brake Fluid Bleeder
The Chinaman's pneumatic bleeder is real nice for fluid exchange. Brake Fluid Bleeder
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Semi-metallic pads, no dust that I've noticed. My EBC slotted rotors were expensive, but they really grip (even when wet). A decel tune will lighten the load on your brakes... keeping them cool down a grade and extending their life. I'd get an inexpensive laser thermometer and check where your brake temps are after you put them to the test. This will give you a baseline for checking them later. Mine get to about 140 degrees after driving in traffic.
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Ditto, time for mine too.
I went on ebcrotors.com and found them for $149.
It says 100mm rotor height, what does that mean?
I went ahead and ordered the yeller goop pads.
I went on ebcrotors.com and found them for $149.
It says 100mm rotor height, what does that mean?
I went ahead and ordered the yeller goop pads.
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I also have the EBC yellow stuff pads and run them on napa rotors. Much better than what was on there previous, they are dusty though.
The Chinaman's pneumatic bleeder is real nice for fluid exchange. Brake Fluid Bleeder
The Chinaman's pneumatic bleeder is real nice for fluid exchange. Brake Fluid Bleeder
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Semi-metallic pads, no dust that I've noticed. My EBC slotted rotors were expensive, but they really grip (even when wet). A decel tune will lighten the load on your brakes... keeping them cool down a grade and extending their life. I'd get an inexpensive laser thermometer and check where your brake temps are after you put them to the test. This will give you a baseline for checking them later. Mine get to about 140 degrees after driving in traffic.
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I have EBC dimpled/slotted rotors with EBC Yellow Stuff pads and they work great. I have heard lots of good things about OEM Ford rotors and Ford "super duty" pads not the standard Ford pads, if your trying to keep the price down. Otherwise I have had good luck with Raybestos "Premium" rotors and pads on many other vehicles I have owned.
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So after reading the replies and doing some home work....... I think I'm going to skip out on the Slotted/Dimpled Rotors. I know they are nice and id love to get them but just a lil over my budget. Probably going with rotors from NAPA, along with many some HAWK Pads or a good Permimum pad from NAPA.
Whats a good fluid to flush the system with ?????
Whats a good fluid to flush the system with ?????
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Found these on Rock Auto....... Not a bad deal what do y'all think.
POWER STOP Part # K1890 {#BK177211} Performance Upgrade Kit; Incl. Silver Zinc Plated XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Scorched Pads; Incl. Hardware
Rear; From 3-1-99
POWER STOP Part # K1905 {#BK563598} Performance Upgrade Kit; Incl. Silver Zinc Plated XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Scorched Pads; Incl. Hardware
Front; 4WD; From 3-1-99
I don't know if the link to them will work but if you go to RA and choose our trucks ford, 250sd, 2000, 7.3....... then rotor/brakepad kit you can click on them there.
POWER STOP Part # K1890 {#BK177211} Performance Upgrade Kit; Incl. Silver Zinc Plated XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Scorched Pads; Incl. Hardware
Rear; From 3-1-99
POWER STOP Part # K1905 {#BK563598} Performance Upgrade Kit; Incl. Silver Zinc Plated XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Scorched Pads; Incl. Hardware
Front; 4WD; From 3-1-99
I don't know if the link to them will work but if you go to RA and choose our trucks ford, 250sd, 2000, 7.3....... then rotor/brakepad kit you can click on them there.
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Found these on Rock Auto....... Not a bad deal what do y'all think.
POWER STOP Part # K1905 {#BK563598} Performance Upgrade Kit; Incl. Silver Zinc Plated XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Scorched Pads; Incl. Hardware
Front; 4WD; From 3-1-99
I don't know if the link to them will work but if you go to RA and choose our trucks ford, 250sd, 2000, 7.3....... then rotor/brakepad kit you can click on them there.
POWER STOP Part # K1905 {#BK563598} Performance Upgrade Kit; Incl. Silver Zinc Plated XDrilled & Slotted Rotors w/Z16 Ceramic Scorched Pads; Incl. Hardware
Front; 4WD; From 3-1-99
I don't know if the link to them will work but if you go to RA and choose our trucks ford, 250sd, 2000, 7.3....... then rotor/brakepad kit you can click on them there.