any suggestions? I wanna get slotted rotors and what is the best material for pads? ferro-carbon? organic? metallic? semimetallic?

 

I would go with ceramic pads if you tow they seem to hold up better to the heat and no more brake dust on your rims. If you use metalic you will be buying new rotors on your next brake job.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=88

 

Can anyone recommend a source for ceramic pads other than NAPA? (The Tire Rack essay on ceramic pads is informative, but they don't seem to offer any brakes for our First Gen trucks.)

TIA.

 

Autozone has them. Limited lifetime warranty (for all that's worth).

 

Well, the AutoZone website certainly doesn't list any ceramic pads for a First Gen.

Part number please?

 

Woops! Sorry. Didn't notice the "1st gen" thing. I was searching for info and came across the post, didn't notice which forum it came from.

 

Just FYI, from what I am reading, ceramic pads are NOT recommended for towing. They tend to hold heat longer, fade quicker, and wear the rotors faster. Slotted and grooved rotors are NOT recommended for towing applications. They tend to reduce braking and can crack under heavy use. Some have opined that the holes and grooves create stress points that promote cracking under heavy usage. Most of the people who haul heavy recommend oem style rotors and semi-metalic pads. FWIW, That is what I'm finding on this and other forums, as I have been searching the same info.

 

well i just put ebc brakes on. And may i say one of the best pads i have ever owned. There a bit expensive the cost was around $100 at summit racing

 

i just did research for my 07 brakes,ceramic will last longer but semimetalic hold up to towing better.google performance brake pads and you will find some info,on brake pads.

 

I have had good luck with NAPA rotors and top of the line Wagner pads, and I tow heavy and often.

 

I've been pretty happy with the Performance Friction product available from Autozone. Stop good, quiet and clean, reasonable wear and reasonable cost...at least a couple years ago anyway. For rotors, a quality oem type rotor is best for towing, you want the largest heat sink available.

 

I was looking on tire rack cause i am in the same boat needs brake pads and rotors. im getting the brembo rotors i think they are on sale and pretty cheap 109.00 for the set cant really beat it. but pads im not sure i was looking at the HAWK pads. anyone have any experience or heard anything about them?

 

I am running rear disc and hydra boost but Hawk Performance pads made a good bit of difference before the booster swap.

 

The Best Brake pads are the OEM pads with ASBESTOS linings. If you can find any NOS pads, buy them. (Just don't huff the brake dust when servicing)

 

Tire Rack doesn't list our First Gen trucks as an option under the "Shop by Vehicle" tab. And the Brembo website doesn't list any rotors as available for our trucks.

Can someone supply a part number for the Brembo rotor to fit a First Gen?