My cummins is a 99 and I had a question on which brakes and rotors to buy. I was at autozone and they have brake for 7500lbs GVW and 8800lbs GVW. I gambled and got the performance friction brakes for 8800lbs GVW.

Also what rotors do you recommend from an autozone, napa, or carquest? I would get bremo rotors since its a well known name but not sure who sells them except tire rack. What rotors do you guys buy when you change them out.

Finally you think it would be smart to replace the calipers with a reman caliper from autozone or napa? They are only 35 dollars apiece and figured it would be easier to replace it all at one since its a reasonable price.

 

I just put the Napa Ultra premium pads (one step below fleet) and rotors on the back of mine. I have to say they are a heck of a step up from OEM. The pads also have the anti squeal plates built into the pad. I like them so much I'm going to pull the OEM pads off my front and put the Napa ones on. I would stay away from the Autozone house brand .

 

I would look at the sticker on your driver's side door jamb to see what your GVW is.

 

I just replaced the front pads w/ Napa ultra premiums. They stop good and look like a quality pad. Not any more dust than stockers for now.

My calipers retracted smoothly and I flushed the system with new fluid two years ago so I left 'em for now. They weren't pulling or showing any signs of being uneven.

Kurt