Time to replace brake pads and rotors

[werard]

Over $1K for both front and rear https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and...ce-brake-pads-rotors-kit-k8640-36/1146693_0_0

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[kristof]

I don't tow much so probably I don't need that much stopping power. I will remove wheels and measure the rotors and see if they need to be replaced. BTW what should be the thickness? Either I can't read or I just can't find that info in the manual. Same with pads.

 

[flan]

My wife killed 3 sets of quality brand rotors (warped) on her explorer. I put on a set of power stop and so far so good, it’s been longer than her usual 6-12 month life expectancy. No dust to really speak of either.

 

[Gondul]

You are digging far too deep they are just brakes man… they are the most commonly stocked brand thats why they are most popular

They are $1k brakes... IMO for that money they need to put up or shut up.
But hey, if someone wants to spend that much to get a warm chubby, then more power to them...

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

They are $1k brakes... IMO for that money they need to put up or shut up.
But hey, if someone wants to spend that much to get a warm chubby, then more power to them...

Powerstop makes more than just that z36 kit without a 1k price tag…..

 

[Poolmonkey]

Powerstop makes more than just that z36 kit without a 1k price tag…..

yeah…wouldn’t get drilled/slotted, myself

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

yeah…wouldn’t get drilled/slotted, myself

I have run drilled and slotted rotors before its not really any difference i find

 

[Poolmonkey]

I have run drilled and slotted rotors before its not really any difference i find

They are for race cars…anyone driving these trucks in a way where they come into play would kill themselves shortly

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

They are for race cars…anyone driving these trucks in a way where they come into play would kill themselves shortly

No they are not its pretty much been proven they don't do much other than resist cracking from heat. Lots of race cars usually run full ceramic rotors not carbon steel

 

[chas0218]

No they are not its pretty much been proven they don't do much other than resist cracking from heat. Lots of race cars usually run full ceramic rotors not carbon steel

I thought drilled and slotted increased your likelihood of cracking where the metal is thinned between the drilled holes and the edge.

 

[jetrinka]

If the edges of the drilled holes are chamfered well enough it minimizes any cracking. IMO all you get with drill and slotted rotors is more noise. Not sure why its a good idea to drill away heat sink material anyway....