Brakes Q

[HUMMERADDICT]

For half the cost ($50-60) of the EBC I would go with a set of ACDelco Durastop. Just my :2cents:

Ok, found some durastop ceramic pads on ebay for $130 for fronts and rears. Now looking at possibly getting some EBC 3GD Drilled and Slotted sport brake rotors. Its $575 shipped for those. So total would run $705 for parts. Or should I just go with Acdelco rotors too. Its saying the EBC is a vast upgrade over stock rotors.

 

[alrock]

Of course the page selling the EBC says it is a vast upgrade over OEM :wink:

Have you had performance (stopping) issues with the OEMs? Braking is an area of few complaints with the for many people. Personally I'd save the cash and stay with OEM, though that's of course just my opinion.

 

[HUMMERADDICT]

Of course the page selling the EBC says it is a vast upgrade over OEM :wink:

Have you had performance (stopping) issues with the OEMs? Braking is an area of few complaints with the for many people. Personally I'd save the cash and stay with OEM, though that's of course just my opinion.

LOL!
No stopping issues with oem until now. The only reason i'm considering something else is because i'm in disbelief that the stock rotors only got me 36k. I drove a 96' Jimmy for over 100,000 without needing new brakes and an 04' Envoy XUV for 80,000 without needing new brakes.

 

[deserth3]

I changed my pads at 110k. They still had life in them too. I'm still using original rotors and calipers. At about 70k I did have the brakes bled for excessive moisture in the fluid.

I've been to Moab many times in all weather. Did most of Kane Creek in 20 deg weather. And this truck is also my daily driver.

 

[HUMMERADDICT]

I changed my pads at 110k. They still had life in them too. I'm still using original rotors and calipers. At about 70k I did have the brakes bled for excessive moisture in the fluid.

I've been to Moab many times in all weather. Did most of Kane Creek in 20 deg weather. And this truck is also my daily driver.

Maybe I abuse my brakes too much. Wow, you got 110 out of pads and I get 36.

 

[alrock]

I think driving style has a lot to do with it and maybe climate/weather conditions may affect rotor life as stated earlier. I easily got 50+ on all pads and changed them early each time I've changed them with 1/3 or more life left on them. My current rears died at about 50,000 but I think that is due to excessive wear and tear due to a frozen caliper (which I've yet to repair/replace).

By the way, did they say WHY the rotors need to be replaced?

 

[HUMMERADDICT]

I think driving style has a lot to do with it and maybe climate/weather conditions may affect rotor life as stated earlier. I easily got 50+ on all pads and changed them early each time I've changed them with 1/3 or more life left on them. My current rears died at about 50,000 but I think that is due to excessive wear and tear due to a frozen caliper (which I've yet to repair/replace).

By the way, did they say WHY the rotors need to be replaced?

I didn't ask. I just told them I was experiencing some slippage and they said I would need new pads and rotors very soon.

 

[Hans3T]

I don't use brakes.:shifty:

Seriously! Our trucks have built in brakes everywhere -- windshield, side views, protruding fenders, etc -- just take your foot off of the gas and you'll slow waaay down.

 

[06 H3]

Seriously! Our trucks have built in brakes everywhere -- windshield, side views, protruding fenders, etc -- just take your foot off of the gas and you'll slow waaay down.

LOL. that's the funniest thing I heard today...I have been up for about 11 min though

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[deserth3]

Maybe I abuse my brakes too much. Wow, you got 110 out of pads and I get 36.

When on residential or side roads, instead of riding the brakes to keep my speed down I'll downshift to 2nd.

 

[reaper]

When on residential or side roads, instead of riding the brakes to keep my speed down I'll downshift to 2nd.

Seriously? Dude, brakes area lot cheaper than transmissions...

 

[reaper]

Hey guys. At the dealership now. Been told I will need new pads and rotors at the next service. I'm not even at 37k yet. Is this normal? After how many miles have all of you guys needed new brakes? Keep in mind, my truck has only been offroad once.

Ummm, there's your problem right there. You need to get that thing offroad a bit more!!!! 36k and only offroad once? Seriously????

 

[HUMMERADDICT]

Ummm, there's your problem right there. You need to get that thing offroad a bit more!!!! 36k and only offroad once? Seriously????

Did you notice the frown after that sentence? No legal place to offroad around my area.

 

[Neo]

I got over 40K on my factory front and rears and still plenty of pad but a lot depends on driving style.

same here , still the factory pads and rotors ...

 

[deserth3]

Seriously? Dude, brakes area lot cheaper than transmissions...

This is the third vehicle I've done this with. First went 225k and then was sold. Second went 110k and traded for the H3. The H3 has 122k on the clock. All on original trannies. Now if I blow one it's your fault.:shifty: