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Oct 16, 2006 | 05:54 PM

macintn

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Front brake pads

Can anyone suggest a good long lasting front disc brake pad for a 1991 2wd EB Explorer? I'm only getting about 20,000 miles out of semi metallic and tried a set of cheap ceramic pads,at least the box said they were ceramic,and they arent gonna make 20,000.Any information would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

Oct 17, 2006 | 04:49 AM

marragtop

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I've had better mileage out of the ceramic than the semi metallic. I think all gen I explorers are tough on front pads. Probably because of the drum brakes in the back.

Oct 17, 2006 | 05:40 AM

Rwing21

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Ceramic is the only way to go. I have them on our 04 explorer and there is very little brake dust compared to the semi metallic.

Oct 19, 2006 | 09:22 PM

shiloh66

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Hey Mac, I dont think that any of the pads are as good as they used to be. I tried almost all of them. If Im not mistaken, Auto Zone offers a lifetime pad. They are supposed to replace them free of charge. They are a little more expensive than some, but after two or three free sets, they would be well worh it.

Oct 20, 2006 | 01:48 AM

MisterCMK

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My 1992 chewed up a set of the cheapies in 10k miles. I put a set of the mid-grade autozone pads on now. We'll see how they work.

Oct 20, 2006 | 05:10 AM

marragtop

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I think you will find that autozone only replaces the 'lifetime' pads if there is a defect in them. They won't do it for normal wear.

Oct 20, 2006 | 07:14 AM

ripcurl94

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I changed mine last night and i got the 25.00 ones with life time warrenty from advanced auto. I did notice on both sides that there was a little fluid on the back side of the axle.. where the brake line comes down and conncets to the wheel.. i did not see a drip or anything.. but should i be concerned??

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Oct 20, 2006 | 08:43 AM

Backin72

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterCMK

My 1992 chewed up a set of the cheapies in 10k miles. I put a set of the mid-grade autozone pads on now. We'll see how they work.

My 94 did about the same on the last set so I was concerned the calipers were hanging up or something. I just got them replaced at Canadian Tire with a lifetime warranty on the Munroe pads(they were also on sale). I had warned them that I had a concern about the calipers but the mechanic said they were working well and both sides wore evenly so he doubted there was a hanging up problem. He also checked out the rear drums and they were working well also. He wasn't sure why I went through them so fast other than maybe the last place put the "B" grade pads on. Like you, I'll be keeping an eye on this set.

Oct 20, 2006 | 01:10 PM

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Flash635

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I've got Bendix Ultimate on the front and they're doing well.
I have Bendix heavy duty on the back.

But I've got a genII 4x4.

Oct 20, 2006 | 01:18 PM

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Flash635

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Originally Posted by shiloh66

Hey Mac, I dont think that any of the pads are as good as they used to be. I tried almost all of them.

It got to the point where you could get pads that actually stopped well, didn't squeal, didn't chop up the rotors, lasted a long time and didn't dust up the wheels much. Then they had to take the asbestos out.

Back to the drawing board.

I hear the kevlar pads are good.