Best brakes and rotors to use for towing?
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Best brakes and rotors to use for towing?
For all the towing gurus out there. I am getting ready do a brake job on my "03 F350 7.3L PS, and I also tow a 34' fifth wheel when my family and I go camping. The trailer is 12K lbs GVWR, but we never load it to max capacity. In any case, I tow up and down mountains out where I am and I was wondering if there is a brake pad and rotor that anyone can suggest to use for better stopping while towing? My trailer is equipped with brakes but I just want to know that my truck is equipped with a good brake and/or rotor which I can count on and not just for towing.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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I would say that the stock brakes on your pickup would be able to stop that trailer if you had trailer brake failure. If you're brakes need replaced the only advice I have is just to buy good pads from NAPA. If you really want performance brakes I'm sure there are things out there. But I really don't think it's necessary.
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I recommend the following...and did purchase from our FTE sponsor (listed).
http://www.buybrakes.com/
Powerslot brake rotors (front and rear)
HAWK brake pads (front and rear)
Now...the difference in stopping is absolutely amazing. The brake pedal feel is GREAT...and no more fade from hot brakes.
Hope this helps...
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http://www.buybrakes.com/
Powerslot brake rotors (front and rear)
HAWK brake pads (front and rear)
Now...the difference in stopping is absolutely amazing. The brake pedal feel is GREAT...and no more fade from hot brakes.
Hope this helps...
biz
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I recommend the following...and did purchase from our FTE sponsor (listed).
http://www.buybrakes.com/
Powerslot brake rotors (front and rear)
HAWK brake pads (front and rear)
Now...the difference in stopping is absolutely amazing. The brake pedal feel is GREAT...and no more fade from hot brakes.
Hope this helps...
biz
http://www.buybrakes.com/
Powerslot brake rotors (front and rear)
HAWK brake pads (front and rear)
Now...the difference in stopping is absolutely amazing. The brake pedal feel is GREAT...and no more fade from hot brakes.
Hope this helps...
biz
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From what I've read, you don't want to use cross-drilled rotors on a truck when it's used for towing. My experience with ceramic pads is that they produce less brake dust at the expense of lower braking performance. I've had good luck with Bosch brake components on my other vehicles.
If your OEM rotors/pads served you well and aren't unreasonably expensive then stick with that.
If your OEM rotors/pads served you well and aren't unreasonably expensive then stick with that.
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