Are NAPA brake pads any good ?
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Are NAPA brake pads any good ?
Has anybody ever use the NAPA front brake pads - # SD-7625m that sell for $82.00. The parts guy tells me they are for SD that tow's heavy trailers.
Or can anybody recommend another brake pad for towing, I plan on changing them this weekend. so i need to get them order if i don't use the NAPA pads.
The wife and I went up north to try out our new ATV and on the way home rounding a curve, There stands three deer, It took all i had to get the truck and toybox stopped.
I almost filled all of my deer tags before the season started. (again)
Or can anybody recommend another brake pad for towing, I plan on changing them this weekend. so i need to get them order if i don't use the NAPA pads.
The wife and I went up north to try out our new ATV and on the way home rounding a curve, There stands three deer, It took all i had to get the truck and toybox stopped.
I almost filled all of my deer tags before the season started. (again)
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I have them on my truck and I was towing my buddy's 25' steel car trailer without trailer breaks and on it was a Geo tracker, 2 dirt bikes, and a 4-wheeler and it stopped better than I expected when we came up to a traffic jam. I would recommend them. I have always used NAPA products even when I had my Bronco.
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The OEM pads, from the dealer last about 100k. Every set on our trucks has. I got one set of medium grade carquest ones once. Lasted 30k. I always had gotten medium grade carquest ones for everythign untill then. (usually the high grade ones are called rotor chewers, and low grade are well, low grade) OEM ones at cost are usually 120 bucks IIRC. Other then that, I would consider the Hawk pads, that most people seem to like so much.
EDIT: And yes I tow, and gross 18k or so when I do tow, we have two skidloaders, and other heavy junk that needs towed from time to time.
EDIT: And yes I tow, and gross 18k or so when I do tow, we have two skidloaders, and other heavy junk that needs towed from time to time.
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OEM pads seem to last a while. . . but when they get overheated they will last forever. . . because they no longer perform and braking action. I would not recommend OEM pads for any aggressive braking. I drove way too long with my overheated brakes and i guess I got lucky. I have EBC's right now and I'm not super happy with them either. they squeak and they don't stop as well as I would like. In fact I can't really get them to lock up the tires. Not acceptable in my opinion. I will be putting hawks on mine next.
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Hey Mark,
Just did a front brake rebuild on my 90' F150 and installed the premium NAPA SD pads along with the premium grade rotors. The combination works great! It stops on a dime and gives you change!! I also have the SD pads on my 99'. Just be sure that what ever pad you choose to use that you perform the "bedding" break-in process. FYI .. if your not familiar with the process..
BRAKE PAD BEDDING IN PROCEDURE
Good Luck!!
Just did a front brake rebuild on my 90' F150 and installed the premium NAPA SD pads along with the premium grade rotors. The combination works great! It stops on a dime and gives you change!! I also have the SD pads on my 99'. Just be sure that what ever pad you choose to use that you perform the "bedding" break-in process. FYI .. if your not familiar with the process..
BRAKE PAD BEDDING IN PROCEDURE
Good Luck!!
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I put the rear pads on my truck in Rons post above after I first got the truck several years ago. They didn't even look worn much when I pulled them off a year ago or so. Replaced rotors and pads all around. Package deal type thing. I would definately use Napa again. I buy most all my parts from Napa, seems they usually carry what I am looking for.
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Brake Tech - Brake Pad and Rotor Bed-In Procedures
there rotors do suck..but get you out of jam when you need to be running,,,