What Brake Pads To Buy??? 1995 Suburban K2500 6.5TD 4x4

[CORVAIRWILD]

I bot this rig in November 2011 in Phoenix, and since the brakes were grinding against the rotors, I immediately installed new Advance Auto premium pads, of course made in China. They have lasted 40k, and have worn the rotors a bit. I don't recall exactly which ones I bot, ceramic of metallic.

So I went to RockAuto and they have so many to choose from, at every price point, I don't know where to start!

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

I'm running the RAYBESTOS ATD370M pads on the front with a set of the RAYBESTOS heavy duty rotors.

 

[WarWagon]

'Wagner quiet stop' work well for me. Semi Metallic stops the best. Dust and everything else doesn't matter over stopping the best. Do not go cheap as the pad can come off the backing or simply stop poorly.

Rotors are wear items so a pad eating the rotors up that stops well is not a big concern. PIA to change rotors, but again, stopping good is what matters.

 

[jrsavoie]

Some have done the update mod so that changing the front rotors is not such a pain. Does anybody have a link to a good thread?

Is it in the stickies?

Has anybody came out with a kit yet?

 

[JayTheCPA]

Does anybody have a link to a good thread?

This thread? http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/th...rge-rear-brake-cylinders-on-my-99-burb.37663/

 

[jrsavoie]

This thread? http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/th...rge-rear-brake-cylinders-on-my-99-burb.37663/

Nope. The upgrade to use the new hub and rotors on the front. So you can just pull the rotors off without pounding out studs or pulling the bearing. I think you use the front knuckle off a year 2000 or something. I think it is well worth doing if you are planning to keep a vehicle.

 

[ak diesel driver]

I think Leroy has a thread on it.

 

[CORVAIRWILD]

I guess I neglected to click on the "get replies" button. Anyhow, I just changed the LF wheel bearing, I ordered a Timken (USA) from FLAP, and it actually cost less than the China junk. I suppose I'll have to live with the stupid press off issue.

I'll go look at the Wagners. Any thots on the AC Delco's?

These from RockAuto are $21, listed under Racing/Heavy Duty, others are Economy or Daily Driver categorized

WAGNER Part # SX370 SevereDuty; Carbon Enhanced Metallic

Front; w/ 8600 GVW; w/ 8 Stud Wheel

Here's the DD listing... I'll try delete the 6 lug 1/2 ton 7200lb listing

TTS won't let me post the copyed and pasted listing... If you want to go look, go to rockauto and what I tryed to post is there, many many listings

 

[jrsavoie]

I have been ordering AC Delco's from Amazon. They come with the rotor installed. Saves some time - they are the best quality bearing I have used over the years. I have never had to replace one.

I bought 4 from MIbearings and had to replace all 4 within 20,000 miles.

WOW have those AC Delco's gone up in price - I paid far less when I last bought them http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C9TR6W/?tag=jhuntlink-20

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C9QRKQ/?tag=jhuntlink-20

 

[jrsavoie]

I guess I neglected to click on the "get replies" button. Anyhow, I just changed the LF wheel bearing, I ordered a Timken (USA) from FLAP, and it actually cost less than the China junk. I suppose I'll have to live with the stupid press off issue.

What is FLAP?

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

AC DELCO pads are reboxxed RAYBESTOS for double the money. Avoid ceramics or anything with ceramic added in. The rotors for these trucks are just not cut out for the harder ceramic material. I tried a set of the AKEBONO ceramics which are supposed to be the best of the best, and they were JUNK! Worse than the AZ cheapies I had to run before in a pinch. I don't have any experience with WAGNERS, but you can't go wrong with RAYBESTOS.

 

[CORVAIRWILD]

FLAP??? Friendly Local Auto Part!!!

 

[CORVAIRWILD]

I just spoke to Raybestos tech line, he recommended semi metallic-ceramic hybrid #EHT370M, $36 inc SH from RockAuto

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

I just spoke to Raybestos tech line, he recommended semi metallic-ceramic hybrid #EHT370M, $36 inc SH from RockAuto

I couldn't find eht370m's? I found the eht370h which is there new hybrid line. Other than alot of brake dust, I'm very happy with the atd370m's I have.

 

[CORVAIRWILD]

370H is correct... fat finger? But the letters are far apart on the keyboard lol

 

[6.5 TD Resurrection]

I usually deal with the Folks from R1 Concepts in California for my brake components. I'm running a k2500 2wd. However,I'd wait until our Main Man at Leroy Diesel gets back from his hard earned vacation and get advice from him. I'll support Leroy any day of the week. Until then,I'm interested in EBC Pads and Rotors. Sure,I just love sending more money off-shore,but those English EBC Products have earned a fine reputation. I will not engage in Chinese Brake Products. I've done well with the bevel hole drilled and bevel slotted rotors from R1,but that has been on passenger vehicle only applications. Whatever you do,take your time,and read what the Fine Folks here have to say. The 6.5 Diesel Brothers and Sisters here have been a God-Send to me,and even though I'm a cautious newbie who hasn't posted much,I truly feel like I'm among Family when I drop in here to constantly learn !