brake pads.

92hatchback · March 6th, 2009, 01:13 PM

alright im going to pick up some pads today. does a retailer like autozone have some good pads or should i go out of my way to find more of a performance oriented auto store?

93hatch · March 6th, 2009, 01:16 PM

cheap brake pads FTW

White Thunder · March 6th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Not sure if they have them for the drums. But I did cross drilled rotors and hawks pads on the skittle HUGE difference

95StangMX · March 6th, 2009, 01:37 PM

yeah just drag your foot.........I would just get the ones from autozone, They used to have some that have a lifetime warranty. Yeah they are gonna wear out but you get new ones for free. There is not too much difference in pads that I personally have noticed, rotors is where its at, and better calipers.

95StangMX · March 6th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by White Thunder

Not sure if they have them for the drums. But I did cross drilled rotors and hawks pads on the skittle HUGE difference

Does your car go fast enough to need brakes? Just kidding bro, faster than mine is right now huh? LOL...You probably noticed a huge difference cause of the rotors they stay a LOT cooler. Did you go with the same size or bigger?

95StangMX · March 6th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Brake Pads: Choosing The Best Friction Linings
This link says that the OEM pads are usually the best pads. It says they are metallic and most aftermarket are ceramic and get hot. IDK I usually run what ever they tell me are the best they have at that time

flamestang · March 6th, 2009, 03:21 PM

napa true stop or green stuff recomended

Smirnoff · March 6th, 2009, 04:16 PM

auto zone brand with a lifetime warranty FTW

nolife · March 7th, 2009, 02:40 PM

I know each person has an opinion but for all of my cars, I get the cheapest pads that are bonded and not riveted. At Advance Auto, that is usually the "Silver" line which is the middle of three choices. I'm sure they are not the best and maybe not as good as OEM but Ive had no problems with them. I've had really bad luck with ceramic pads. I've never tried Hawk brand pads.

Notcho · March 7th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Although the Autozone proudly made with quality in china lifetime warranty $15 pads sound enticing.. I'll just say two things I don't skimp on are tires and brakes.

Personally I'd pay more and buy quality pads from Ford before I bought the cheap Autozone ones.

I'm not saying Ford makes the best stuff out there.. If you want to spend more yet for the aftermarket high performance ones, thats another story.

viperlocc · March 7th, 2009, 04:42 PM

make sure they are red

March 6th, 2009, 01:13 PM	#1
92hatchback Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macomb Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	brake pads. alright im going to pick up some pads today. does a retailer like autozone have some good pads or should i go out of my way to find more of a performance oriented auto store?

March 6th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#2
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	cheap brake pads FTW __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 6th, 2009, 01:37 PM	#4
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah just drag your foot.........I would just get the ones from autozone, They used to have some that have a lifetime warranty. Yeah they are gonna wear out but you get new ones for free. There is not too much difference in pads that I personally have noticed, rotors is where its at, and better calipers. __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

March 6th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#6
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brake Pads: Choosing The Best Friction Linings This link says that the OEM pads are usually the best pads. It says they are metallic and most aftermarket are ceramic and get hot. IDK I usually run what ever they tell me are the best they have at that time __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

March 7th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#9
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know each person has an opinion but for all of my cars, I get the cheapest pads that are bonded and not riveted. At Advance Auto, that is usually the "Silver" line which is the middle of three choices. I'm sure they are not the best and maybe not as good as OEM but Ive had no problems with them. I've had really bad luck with ceramic pads. I've never tried Hawk brand pads. __________________ Last edited by nolife; March 7th, 2009 at 02:43 PM.

March 6th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#7
flamestang Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	napa true stop or green stuff recomended

March 6th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#8
Smirnoff Enthusiast 1982 GT t-top no proof of purchase Join Date: May 2008 Location: N.E.PA Posts: 717 iTrader: 0 reviews	auto zone brand with a lifetime warranty FTW

March 7th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#10
Notcho meh ======== Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels, Tex / Seguin, Tex Posts: 5,184 iTrader: 0 reviews	Although the Autozone proudly made with quality in china lifetime warranty $15 pads sound enticing.. I'll just say two things I don't skimp on are tires and brakes. Personally I'd pay more and buy quality pads from Ford before I bought the cheap Autozone ones. I'm not saying Ford makes the best stuff out there.. If you want to spend more yet for the aftermarket high performance ones, thats another story. __________________ '87 2.3 Notch with +4 cylinder mod Ass, Cash, or Grass.. nobody rides for free Black Stang Crew Member #11

March 7th, 2009, 04:42 PM	#11
viperlocc Regular 1985 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stevens Point Posts: 316 iTrader: 0 reviews	make sure they are red

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