Brake Pads

[General Lee 01]

So what brand of Brake Pads do you guys use?

 

I think When i get my own truck I'll put either Raybestos (which I voted for) or Bendix on it.

[mikeb]

Many years ago when I used to work a lot on cars I would always use this brand, simi metallic.  But with the newer cars I just use the regular ones now, semi metallic and drivers seem to warp the rotor easier and make more noise.  Last brake job on the wifes honda I used honda linings.  On the Silverado I may go with the facory linings also, unless someone comes out with a compatible lining.

[Sarah99GXE]

I just bought some Axxis Performance Brake pads for my Maxima.  Not sure what's on the truck.  Probably some generic brand but they seem to work pretty good.  I usually just buy whatever is at the auto parts store (AutoZone, Kragen) etc..

[GreenRado]

Last few times I have changed disc brake pads, I have just gone to NAPA and gotten their best quality - think they were Raybestos.  To be honest I didn't really research them at all, but seemed to work fine.  For the Silverado, i will probably just get the GM (unless they are really expensive at the dealer). Then its off to research aftermarkets.

 

Off-topic slightly, but seem to be having alot of rotor warpage problems w/ the alero.  There was a TSB, and they have been replaced once and are warping again.  Wifey drives this almost exclusively, and tends to run right up on things and stop faster than I do, but still this is the first GM vehicle I ever had that she's driven that had any brake issues!

[Import Hater]

I don't do many side jobs, but I would insist on Bendix.  The Met-Lok fleet duty pad is great for GM trucks.  For imports, I'd actually just stick with the OE.

 

Rob

[TheScaryGuy]

Many pad's I heard were made from the same plant.  Basicly the same product, So I just use the cheap Albany's.

[WEFs99]

No matter if the car/truck was Mopar, Ford or GM, I always got better lasting pads OEM. Even at wholesale they are more expensive but It's worth it to me.