It's getting harder to stop my truck, think it's time to change out the brake pads. Which ones are ya'll using with the stock 16" Aluminum rims?

Thanks.

 

Tires are more important then brakes. They have a more dramatic effect on braking performance.

But if you insist, I just put on some hawk pads. They are a little more pricey then OE pads, but for my purposes, suburban, towing, etc it fit the bill nicely. Aprox $70

Raybestos pads are fine too at $30 or so it's a bargain.

 

Use the GM OEM pads

 

Richard, go with the gm durastop ceramic pads. The temp range is higher, reducing brake fade, & the brake dust is a light grey, no discoloration.

 

Hey Blake, how much are they? I'll probably get some in a month or so, it's not to a critical point yet. I can just tell that they're getting a little weak.


Thanks for the responses guys!

 

How many miles you got on that '99 ??? Mine still have a lot of meat left at 159,xxx miles. I was getting worried too so I checked mine a few weeks ago and still have around 3/8" or so left, course I do alot of hiway driving if that matters. Just wondering...Zed

 

You might also check out the Wagner Thermoquiet brake pads. Gauranteed not to squeal, low dust formula and they last along time.

 

It's got about 64,500 miles on it so far. 80% of my driving is stop and go around town.

 

I'll look into it, thanks.

 

from what i have been told it is best to run the OEM pads unles you completely redo the brake system, cause which would you rather have go bad, the pad or the rotor....im no pro but thats what i have been told....correct me if i wrong...