So I'm about ready to buy a set of Rotorpro rotors for the Lightning...

I have a 2004 Silver Lightning with factory chrome wheels. Wanting your opinions ----

Do you think I should just go with the silver or should I get them silver and black to go along with the calipers that I'm going to paint black.

Can't make up my mind --- help me out here!


Also, wondering what pads to go with? Are the stock pads OK --- I won't be doing any road racing. Just some stop and go traffic on the freeway.

 

Go with the Hawk HPS brake pads.

 

If I had to do it again I'd forget the painting of the hubs, not calipers, because you can't really see the hubs with the stock wheels, maybe yours will be more exposed. For a daily driver I've gone back to OEM pads after lousy braking with the Napa ceramics. Whatever pads you get make sure you bed-in properly, it makes all the difference.

 

Ruslow's rotors and Hawk HPS pads are the ticket. I've never heard of Ruslow's rotors warping - can't say the same about PowerSlut's or RotorHo's.

 

I just ordered the dimpled/slotted rotors in the standard color.
I also ordered the Hawk HPS pads, should have them on in a couple weeks once the rotors get here.

I'll let you know

Jon

 

Go ahead and get the silver and black, they will look great !!

Here are mine. I also got the Hawk pads. I hope I have time to install one day next week.

 

Hey KB ZILLA who did you get the hawk pads from rotorpros as well? How long did it take you to get your's?

 

I got the pads from www.RaceShopper.com

2003 FORD TRUCK F-150, 2wd Lightning
HB299F.650 (front) HPS $64/set
HB301F.630 (rear) HPS $55/set

 

me too, excellent service