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Jul 17, 2008 | 05:54 AM

Creel

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Brake rotors

Getting ready to replace my front brakes and rotors. Something I've heard here but can't seem to find any good info on is, what are some of the better brands of rotors, and possably calipers to use on our trucks that are reasonably priced but not junk? I've heard nothing but bad things about the cheap Asian ones and I'm wanting to avoid them and give my money to a US company. Is the best route to get them at the dealership?

I've been looking some and have noticed there are 3 different sizes of rotors that are for my year, how do I tell which size it is without taking them off? Gross weight ratings? Or is it something I can find using the vin#?

Jul 17, 2008 | 06:19 AM

alz

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I used the PowerStop rotors and Extreme pads and had very good results.
For your application, they would be the two at the bottom of this page.
Speedy Performance Parts - 1993 Ford F-150 Brake Disc Performance/Accessory

Jul 17, 2008 | 06:54 AM

currituckF150

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I've got PowerSlot rotors & Hawk pads on my truck. They work great.

Jul 17, 2008 | 07:35 AM

Conanski

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Whatever you do don't buy AC Delco. I'm not sure how they accomplish it, but I have had 3 sets that were badly warped right out of the box.

Jul 17, 2008 | 09:09 AM

skaterbro

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Or ROTORPROS - Home Page, both are good.

Jul 17, 2008 | 10:15 AM

alz

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I didn't personally use the link I posted. I got mine from BroncoGraveyard, they are local to me. I don't know if JBG sells the 2wd units. I found the link as just a reference.