Brake suggestions

[digglesworth]

So just got back from the dealer getting my second complimentary oil change and my brakes are wearing thin... Rear rotors can't be turned. Fronts can. Pads all need replaced. What are some good options cause I'm not paying dealer prices for all that. I was considering Hawk pads... What's everyone had good luck with?

 

[alrock]

OEM. Not fancy, but they work well in my opinion. PM Zach as he can probably help you if you go that route. Note that "OEM" has a few different meanings with GM.

AC Delco Advantage - cheap pads to avoid
AC Delco Durastop - standard replacement pad
AC Delco Original Equipment (OES) - what your truck came with


They often run $99 specials per axle at dealerships to install Durastop pads without turning rotors. Those are a step below what came with the truck but they've served me well.

 

[f5moab]

Who said the rotors are bad? Do you get any vibration in the brake pedal when slightly braking? If not, leave the rotors alone. GM does not recommend doing anything to rotors during a pad replacement unless they are grooved, scorched, or warped. Then they recommend a minor turning.

 

[SolidusJ]

I got EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads all around, not cheap but I can swear by them. They really saved a prius from being scraped off my front end.

 

[Dennis]

I change my rotors when the pads are due..That way I know I'm starting fresh on all four corners..

But I used these people and the price is right..I did mine in January of 2012 and they still look like they're new with very little signs of wear..and dust free too..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-...e:Hummer|Model:H3&hash=item3f2713133c&vxp=mtr
Just giving you a place to start looking, But if you do decide to go with new rotors too (I would recommend it myself)..make sure you take them to a brake shop and have the 'run out' check for trueness..it will save you time and a headache in the future if one or more are not machined perfect.

And here is a post where I explained a little about the job if you need pictures, it's not perfect, but kind of lets you see the basics.... http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/for...JOB-Front-Brakes&p=30506&viewfull=1#post30506

 

[digglesworth]

Thanks for the replies... The dealer said the rear pads were toast and wouldn't last til the next oil change. The fronts had like 4mm left so weren't too far behind. They said the fronts could be turned but the rear wasn't thick enough to turn... Like they had already been turned I guess... Firestone also told me there was minimal life left in the pads when I had my alignment done a few months ago so I believe they probably need to be replaced. As for the rotors... I don't notice excessive vibration upon braking but there is a little. I just figured it was normal for the 33s to shimmy a little... I'd rather do all 4 rotors if I gotta do 2. Just for piece of mind. I've got almost 80k and have no idea the history of the vehicle...

The dealer also said the left rear axle seal was leaking... I can buy that budge told me the tech said the diff fluid needed changing too cause the tech said it was filthy. I just put Mobil1 in a few thousand miles ago so I kinda find that hard to believe

 

[08H3]

Unless you're driving a race car, I've never really found that it makes a difference what shoes or pads you buy. They all stop fine. Only issue I've had is the low end NAPA pads I put on my truck are noisy. Work fine, they're just noisy. I've used bargain basement O'Reilley pads/shoes on a couple cars and never had an issue there.