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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 11:21 PM
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I like them enough that I quit trying different pads about 3 trucks ago
( I do like the PS rotors though, mostly because they look neat and don't rust )

for my trucks those have been my go to pad for many years. with 37-40" tires. my ex weights 9k and my race trailer has weighed 16k fully loaded. ( it is built for that weight and has fantastic brakes of its own )
That is the exact setup I have had for almost 20k miles now. Going to upgrade the lines next.
 
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So, I stomped on the brakes pretty hard this morning, just short of engaging ABS. At the moment, things seem to be OK, but everything was cold at the time of the tests...
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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Received your text after I woke up this afternoon. Sounds like you may have cleared the glazed portion of the pads.
 
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Originally Posted by Bently_Coop
Received your text after I woke up this afternoon. Sounds like you may have cleared the glazed portion of the pads.
They don't seem to bad today, but now I am apprehensive about them

I will be doing the "big" drive into Seattle on Thursday, so I guess we shall see.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 10:19 PM
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Right on, if it doesn't work out what is the next plan of attack?

Thursday should be mid 70°'s too so that may affect it.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2016 | 11:37 PM
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If it does not work out, then I will do my best not to wrap the Ex around a tree or light pole...

But honestly, if there still seem to be issues, I will be pulling the wheels Friday afternoon to start looking things over. Looking for some fun?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2016 | 12:54 AM
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I should have a couple hours available Friday. I have more time available Thursday plus it is supposed to be dry out.

I meant earlier, of switching pad compounds like Pirate mentioned. I wonder what Powerstop thinks of this? might be worth giving them a call.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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eh.. just in case but... Did the slide pins get cleaned and lubed ?
 
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Originally Posted by az_r2d1
eh.. just in case but... Did the slide pins get cleaned and lubed ?
Yes.

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These are brand new discs, calipers and pads, all less that a month old and greased with the manufacture (Power Stop) provided grease.
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