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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Better brake pads

It's time for brake pads on my Explorer. I'm towing about 5,000 lbs about once a month. I'd like to put in better, hd pads. Any recommendations? Thanks.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 10:22 PM
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"Brute Stop" pads are very effective, if a little dirty.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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Try www.egrbrakes.com. Their carbon kevlar brake pads are durable, quite, and effective.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Thanks for the info. I took a look at the EGR site, but they don't have pads for Explorers. I'll consider the Raybestos pads.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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I ordered som Raybestos SuperStop Rotors and Pads., they are supposidly made for emergency/police vehicles (HD braking power). If ya want I'll tell you the cheapest place to get them
 
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 01:15 AM
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Performance Friction carbon mettalic are great pads. You can get them at Auto Zone.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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My 2002 X still on OEM pads at 66000 miles. Looks to have about 1/4 in of pad left. The OEM pads are ABEX. Since I've gotten such good mileage from them I would like to replace them with the same but have not found a place that sells ABEX. Is that strictly a dealer part. Anyone know where ABEX can be purchased without paying dealer prices?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by FarmApe
I ordered som Raybestos SuperStop Rotors and Pads., they are supposidly made for emergency/police vehicles (HD braking power). If ya want I'll tell you the cheapest place to get them
Where is the best place to get them?
 
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If price is not the primary consideration, EBC "green stuff" pads from tirerack would be the way to go. They are dustless kevlar composite. Carbon-based pads will make a lot of dust.

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