Aftermarket Brakes...?

MotoMedic · February 10, 2010

I need new front rotors and pads on my 07 Sierra. Factory ones are toast at 35k miles. And yes, i did try a Search but the results weren't great...

If you replaced your factory pads and/or rotors on your 2007-2010 Sierra/Silverado with aftermarket (aka- anything other than the junk the GM dealership uses), PLEASE let me know what brands you used and what results you've had??? Please include any specifics along with mileage and wear you've noticed. Thank you in advance!!!

ajcain79 · February 10, 2010

I have no answer for you, sorry, but is it normal for the pads and rotors to wear out so soon?

MotoMedic · February 10, 2010

I'm hard on my brakes, but from what I've read, GM is using a cheaper quality rotor and pad on these new trucks.

I had my rotors turned at 17k miles and now at 35k the rotors and pads are toast.

Jubei69 · February 10, 2010

I have used EBC brake pads on my current car and on every motorcycle/fourwheeler I have owned.

http://ebcbrakes.iwebcat.com/_Members/lookups/partlist.asp

bik838 · February 10, 2010

I have EBC green stuff pads with stock rotors and I like them, need to get new rotors next tho.

Jubei69 · February 10, 2010

if you got the doh you can go after market for a full front Brembo or Baer upgrade..... for around $1300

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A3944A0A0A2656259.aspx

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2863A0A0A2656259.aspx

or $4500 for a higher end Brembos

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2861A0A0A2656259.aspx

ybsane · February 10, 2010

I have used EBC brake pads on my current car and on every motorcycle/fourwheeler I have owned.

http://ebcbrakes.iwebcat.com/_Members/lookups/partlist.asp

+1..Way better than OEM equipment.

pm26 · February 11, 2010

I'm hard on my brakes, but from what I've read, GM is using a cheaper quality rotor and pad on these new trucks.
I had my rotors turned at 17k miles and now at 35k the rotors and pads are toast.

Blasphemy!!!!!! GM hater!!!!!!!!

mhenshaw · February 11, 2010

I need new front rotors and pads on my 07 Sierra. Factory ones are toast at 35k miles. And yes, i did try a Search but the results weren't great...

If you replaced your factory pads and/or rotors on your 2007-2010 Sierra/Silverado with aftermarket (aka- anything other than the junk the GM dealership uses), PLEASE let me know what brands you used and what results you've had??? Please include any specifics along with mileage and wear you've noticed. Thank you in advance!!!

PowerSlot rotors and Hawk ceramic brake pads. Only had them about 5000 miles, but really nice so far. I'm not hard on my brakes but the factory rotors had hot spots all over them and were starting to warp with 50000 miles. $200 on good set of rotors is worth it to me, the metal they use is gotta be better than what GM uses. The slots and directional cooling fins are just an added benefit.

r1byker · February 11, 2010

I put Brembo cross-drilled rotors on my '05 Suburban; there was an improvement in braking but I think next I'll go with after-market brake pads next. The stock setup was pretty weak.

MotoMedic · February 12, 2010

$200 on good set of rotors is worth it to me

I've only seen the Power Slot's for $120/each or more... where'd you buy yours?

Also.. anyone ever heard of or used 'Power Stop' rotors?

Davidsingletary · February 12, 2010

I have a gmt800 (1999 sierra) and the factory brakes/pads are great! 105,xxx miles on the first ones...previous owner had the pads replaced 5,000 miles ago

dont know if they are interchangeable (prolly not) but they work well, no squeaking, uneven braking, etc

C. Charles Hahn · February 12, 2010

I'm hard on my brakes, but from what I've read, GM is using a cheaper quality rotor and pad on these new trucks.
I had my rotors turned at 17k miles and now at 35k the rotors and pads are toast.

Blasphemy!!!!!! GM hater!!!!!!!!

Just goes to prove what a useless troll you are.

I'd go with powerslot rotors and EBC pads myself, much better stopping power than stock.

red5001 · February 12, 2010

Raybestos have been working real well for me. I put on there top of line parts. So Rotors were less then $100 each and pads were like $50 or someting. Grab better and are smooth. Quality stuff. Slots and cross drilled is not needed a all.