Brake pad & rotor reccomendation
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Brake pad & rotor reccomendation
I'm coming up on 100K on my F-350 and I'm just about ready for my third set of front pads. I also want to replace the rotors as well.
I was very happy with the OEM set but the second set of pads I tried were the Hawk Super Duty and they did not have the initial grip of the OEM's.
What are the best out there and where is the best place to buy them as well as new rotors???
The truck is stock and used mainly for towing.
Thanks.
I was very happy with the OEM set but the second set of pads I tried were the Hawk Super Duty and they did not have the initial grip of the OEM's.
What are the best out there and where is the best place to buy them as well as new rotors???
The truck is stock and used mainly for towing.
Thanks.
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In the past, turning Ford rotors has not been the best idea IMO (too thin already). Not sure about our 6.0L rotors though (especially the 05-07 model years since they are beefier than the earlier ones). All I know is that the ART's are good - my son put them through a lot of abuse on the 7.3L and they held up very well.
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I'm a fan of OEM pads only $65 or so If I remember right. I'm currently running napa severe duty rotors and they are holding up well. I've done a few hard stops weighing about 15k and they didn't warp so I guess they have my stamp of approval. I used to run the severe duty pads from Napa. They last forever and don't dust but they don't stop as well as the OEMs that's for sure.
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