Brake pads
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Brake pads
Just curious to know what type of brake pads most guys are using on their trucks today? I have always used Motorcraft, but I'm getting a little tired of all the brake dust and not to mention they're pulsating again. I was considering ceramic, but don't know how well they stop a truck??(especially when towing or hauling) Thanks for your help
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Hawk LTS and Super Duty pads are popular on here. I have a set that I haven't used yet, because the Duralast Golds from Autozone have lasted a lot longer than I though they would. Duralasts arent bad for $40 a pair, but Hawk has a better reputation here
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Any excessive dust?? How do they stop when towing or hauling compared to your stock brakes?
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The Duralasts are basically identical to the stock pads are far as sensation, they might fade just a little less. Are far as dust, after towing a 6k trailer to Dallas and back they were barely noticeably dirty, and cleaned up with just a dry rag.
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I use hawk LTS pads and so far won't use anything else on a truck. I used duralast gold before and they don't take the heat while towing and I experienced alot of brake fade and dust. I have duralast gold on my Pontiac Bonneville and the brake dust is extreme.
I have never experienced brake fade with hawk lts pads; brake dust does exist but it is less than what standard or stock pads produce.
I have never experienced brake fade with hawk lts pads; brake dust does exist but it is less than what standard or stock pads produce.
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I use hawk LTS pads and so far won't use anything else on a truck. I used duralast gold before and they don't take the heat while towing and I experienced alot of brake fade and dust. I have duralast gold on my Pontiac Bonneville and the brake dust is extreme.
I have never experienced brake fade with hawk lts pads; brake dust does exist but it is less than what standard or stock pads produce.
I have never experienced brake fade with hawk lts pads; brake dust does exist but it is less than what standard or stock pads produce.
Where are you guys getting them from??
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The pulsating is caused by warped rotors, not pads. Some (including myself) have had good luck with powerslot cryo rotors up front. I paired them with the hawk LTS pads, and couldn't be happier. Not too much dust, but stops on a dime.
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I'm very thorough doing the work too, but I thought okay maybe I didn't bleed enough air out so I did it again, still the same. I'm glad I sold it so I don't have to worry with them.
When my new truck needs brakes I'll stick with standard rotors and try just the Hawk pads only. BTW, I got mine through AUTOANYTHING, their a sponsor (or were) here on FTE.
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Yes I definetley know I'm gonna need rotors, again. I was lookin for some help on the pads. Looks like its gonna be Hawk. Thanks
