Brake Pads

[jerseymark]

I have about 44000 miles and was thinking of replacing the brake pads and maybe rotors as well. They look like they still have some miles left on them but I prefer to replace them in advance. I have a couple questions:

1. How long do the pads usually last on the H3s?

2. Which pads to get? I found 3 different acdelco part numbers - one for the "advantage" line which looks like economy pads and I dont want but the other 2 I am not sure about. The part numbers I am between are: 17D1119CH or 171-0949 The second one looks like it comes with more shims, etc...

 

[alrock]

The professional is top of the line and what came with your truck. The middle ones are the standard replacement and are still very good, and they are what I buy.

I've been getting 40,000-60,000 on pads and 100,000 on my rotors.

 

[alrock]

The middle ones should be about $50, the expensive ones are over $100.

 

[SolidusJ]

I replace all my pads at low 40,XXX with green stuff pads. They cost more but these pads are worth every penny, they saved CRX that wanted to cross 4 lane without checking my side. I smashed my brakes down from 50 MPH and lets just say the CRX lived to see and other day and the owner waved me saying sorry.

 

[MaxPF]

If you're not beholden to brakes in an AC Delco box, here are a couple other excellent choices:

http://www.bendixcatalog.com/PartDetail.aspx?PartNumber=D1119CT&PartType=Disc%20Pad

This is Bendix's best compound I found them for $37.83 on Amazon

The D1119 are one step down from the above, according to Bendix's rating system, and should be equivalent to the pads that came on your 3 from the factory. Interestingly, they were $3 MORE on Amazon. Likewise, the TitaniuMettalic II's were a couple bucks more than the "Best" rated C3's (part number MKD1119). To be honest, I have not used the Bendix Ceramic pads, but I have used the TitaniuMettalics, and they were excellent. I doubt you could go wrong with any of them. Avoid the cheap "Bendix Global" pads.

Raybestos's equivalent to the Bendix C3 pads is part number ATD1119C. They are $56 on Amazon. Their "professional grade" pads, part number PGD1119C, are equivalent to The Bendix D1119 and probably the same pad as the AC "Professional" (literally - Raybestos and Bendix are OE suppliers). They are $46 bucks on Amazon.

I think any one of the above pads will work as good or better than the OE, and save you some money. Just something to consider.

 

[f5moab]

GM pads are good, but there are many others out there just as good. But you will pay for the GM name.

No need to replace a rotor unless it is warped (and you can usually tell that while driving), it is out of spec, or it is grooved and requires turning. In fact, don't turn a rotor if not needed. (That's GM's policy; however, it may not be a dealer's policy)

 

[jerseymark]

I have had great experience with bendix pads and rotors in the past but that was before they changed rotor production to china. I know that pretty much all rotors are made in china now anyway so probably to acdelcos are as well. The bendix pads look good but not sure about the rotors - on rock auto they are listed as "economy" instead of heavy duty or oem like the acdelcos. I want to stay with the same pad and rotor manufacturer(I figure they were designed and tested to go together). Have you had any experience with the bendix rotors? do they seem to be good quality?

 

[alrock]

FWIW, I at one time got the Raybestos that O'Reilly sells - whatever the best ones were that they sell, couldn't tell you which line. They didn't seem to grab as well as AC Delcos.

My rotors were warped which is what prompted my replacement of the rotors. Never had them turned when changing pads as, like F5 said, they didn't need it.

 

[4speedfunk]

EBC-Greenies. Not cheap. But, neither is a new front bumper.

 

[Happy Hummer]

Autozone right up the block and nice long warranty. I'll usually get the better or best with the limited or life time. The rotors I'd get from Amazon and probably would pick which ever was at the best price. I've found that the parts need to be replaced every few years or so anyhow. I live where we put the "Rust" in rustbelt lol!
Chris

 

[Happy Hummer]

The started this year using a brine solution with salt mix treatment after it. Or so they say.
Chris

 

[MaxPF]

Autozone right up the block and nice long warranty. I'll usually get the better or best with the limited or life time. The rotors I'd get from Amazon and probably would pick which ever was at the best price. I've found that the parts need to be replaced every few years or so anyhow. I live where we put the "Rust" in rustbelt lol!
Chris

My experience with Vatozone pads is that they are noisy, dusty, and don't last as long. Stopping ability ranges from barely adequate to good, depending on pad. For me, I'd rather have a pad that stops good, minimal possible dust, and quiet over one that has a lifetime warranty. That's just me tho....

 

[chaos254]

Ill probably go with ebc or hawk pads when I replace mine. Stocks are ok but I always like to upgrade whenever possible.

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[Steve #1]

I've got 90K+ miles (probably even city/hwy) on my original pads and they still have life left in 'em. I figure I'll put some fresh ones on around 100K.

 

[5gn-h3t]

Wow, I just smoked my OEM pads at 24K. Rotors were pretty rough, too. I had to turn them down. I bought the cheapest GM pads after the parts guy said he liked them on his personal H3. I just changed them in a snow storm and haven't had a chance to drive the truck yet. I was impressed that they came with the hardware kit.