Time for brakes again.
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Tuned
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Time for brakes again.
I am replacing brakes all the way around. Fronts first, then the rears after I get some more cash. I tow 5-10k about 30% of the time.
I want to use EBC Greenstuff Pads and Power Stop rotors. Any feedback on this combo?
I want to use EBC Greenstuff Pads and Power Stop rotors. Any feedback on this combo?
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I am replacing brakes all the way around. Fronts first, then the rears after I get some more cash. I tow 5-10k about 30% of the time.
I want to use EBC Greenstuff Pads and Power Stop rotors. Any feedback on this combo?
Amazon.com: Power Stop (AR8580XPR) Drilled and Slotted Rotor: Automotive
Amazon.com: EBC Brakes DP71308 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad: Automotive
I want to use EBC Greenstuff Pads and Power Stop rotors. Any feedback on this combo?
Amazon.com: Power Stop (AR8580XPR) Drilled and Slotted Rotor: Automotive
Amazon.com: EBC Brakes DP71308 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad: Automotive
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I tried the EBC greenstuff pads and HATED them! Brake dust was HORRIBLE, which I could live with if the stopping power was upgraded. I didn't notice any difference from any other pads I have used before or since. If you like cleaning brake dust off your wheels, go for it! Just my experience, good luck!
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I am replacing brakes all the way around. Fronts first, then the rears after I get some more cash. I tow 5-10k about 30% of the time.
I want to use EBC Greenstuff Pads and Power Stop rotors. Any feedback on this combo?
Amazon.com: Power Stop (AR8580XPR) Drilled and Slotted Rotor: Automotive
Amazon.com: EBC Brakes DP71308 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad: Automotive
I want to use EBC Greenstuff Pads and Power Stop rotors. Any feedback on this combo?
Amazon.com: Power Stop (AR8580XPR) Drilled and Slotted Rotor: Automotive
Amazon.com: EBC Brakes DP71308 7000 Series Greenstuff SUV Supreme Compound Brake Pad: Automotive
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I tried the EBC greenstuff pads and HATED them! Brake dust was HORRIBLE, which I could live with if the stopping power was upgraded. I didn't notice any difference from any other pads I have used before or since. If you like cleaning brake dust off your wheels, go for it! Just my experience, good luck!
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I'll jump in with y'all. While I don't have them on the Excursion, I've used them on a few previous vehicles and the brake dust was ridiculous. The Jeep I didn't really care because, well... Jeep. But the Chevelle, STi and G35? I was cleaning those wheels so much it wasn't even funny. I ditched the Greenstuff and went to ceramic's instead, brake dust diminished significantly as did stopping distance. Granted the first stop was always longer until the pads got some heat in them, but after that they stopped hard and fast.
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From: North Texas
I will throw a vote for Powerstops kit pads. They are working fine for me on all four corners using their drilled and slotted pads. A year later and the zinc coating still has the rotors looking new and no warpage. No brake dust to speak of and predictable stopping even when towing heavy. They last a good while in all of my other applications also.
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Tuned
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Thanks for the input. I am not as concerned about brake dust. I want stopping power and rotor longevity. I don't like warped rotors.
If not Greenstuff pads, what else?
If not Greenstuff pads, what else?
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Tuned
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Yes. All my trailers have brakes on all axles. I just don't want rotors that are made from crappy Chinese castings. I thought the Greenstuff pads would be the ticket but I guess not.
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From: Florida and Tennessee
I use Hawk Performance HB302Y.700 LTS Brake Padand cryo rotors and tow 7-10k regularly. Fabulous set up. Zero issues.
Prior to that motor craft rotors and HD pads... took them off after 5K 'cause rotors warped and stopping effort was much higher. I would also recommend SS brake lines.
Prior to that motor craft rotors and HD pads... took them off after 5K 'cause rotors warped and stopping effort was much higher. I would also recommend SS brake lines.
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From: Idaho
I tried the EBC greenstuff pads and HATED them! Brake dust was HORRIBLE, which I could live with if the stopping power was upgraded. I didn't notice any difference from any other pads I have used before or since. If you like cleaning brake dust off your wheels, go for it! Just my experience, good luck!
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Tuned
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New brakes have been installed. They are better than the Raybestos that were on there. I cleaned up the slide pins with a scotch-bright pad and brake cleaner. Looking back at it, I should have sanded the pads down for smoother movement. Maybe if I eat my Wheaties.
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Sounds good on the better performance brakes. I had my back ones done last week.
I went with oem rotors and pads. I only drive 10 miles to work then 10 miles back every day. I do tow a few times a year but always remember to brake early. Havent warped a rotor on my SUV ever.......
I went with oem rotors and pads. I only drive 10 miles to work then 10 miles back every day. I do tow a few times a year but always remember to brake early. Havent warped a rotor on my SUV ever.......