time for new brakes... preferences?

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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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time for new brakes... preferences?

Its time for new brakes on my 03 f150 fx4. I have 35" tires. Does anyone have any perferences or advice on which brand or what kind (ceramic?) To go with?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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I put Wagner Thermo Quiets by recommendation of many many members on here and love them. Hardly any brake dust, and great stopping now, even with OEM rotors. Granted I have a few lbs lighter of tires being 33s, I think you would see an improvement with them also, even more with some slotted rotors if you really do use your brakes alot.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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I agree with the Wagner Thermoquiet pads!!! I have 1,200 miles on the pads and with significantly less brake dust. It has been the best money I have spent on my truck so far.

Kevin
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Well i changed out my brake pads today. I used the thermoquiets. Got a huge difference in stopping time. but when i took my tire off to change them my brake caliper nearly fell off. One of the caliper bolts was gone and the other i could turn with my hand. I had to get two new bolts from the ford dealership. Its good to go now but the caliper shaved a little off the inside of my rim but i dont think its enough to worry about. Has anyone else ever had this problem?
 
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