Best Performing Brake Pads

alvocado · March 7, 2008

In my ongoing quest to find the best quality brake pad for my '02 Yukon Denali, I'm curious to hear what others have tried and liked. Please share the specific pad with your brand.

the hammer · March 7, 2008

Hawk HPS

alvocado · March 8, 2008

Hawk HPS

I knew I forgot one of the major brands. I added Hawk to the poll options.

c4cruiser · March 8, 2008

My 99 Silverado currently has 73K on the original pads and rotors. There is still 50% pad left. IMHO, that says a lot about OEM AC Delco pads.

Norseman · March 8, 2008

CarQuest Blue

hotrodzz4 · March 8, 2008

I work for a Delco distriburor, from whtat I have read AcDelco 17d series pads and 18a/b rotors are made by raybestos. its a tough call between the ac and bendix for me, both work great

omegafiler · March 8, 2008

Also got another poll here for Rotors and Pads.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...c=66092&hl=

c4cruiser · March 9, 2008

I work for a Delco distriburor, from whtat I have read AcDelco 17d series pads and 18a/b rotors are made by raybestos. its a tough call between the ac and bendix for me, both work great

I have heard that too. The Raybestos QuietStop would be a good choice for an OEM equal and the BruteStop would be great for heavy-duty braking like you would see with carrying a lot of weight or trailer towing.

alvocado · March 9, 2008

I work for a Delco distriburor, from whtat I have read AcDelco 17d series pads and 18a/b rotors are made by raybestos. its a tough call between the ac and bendix for me, both work great

Interesting to know that Raybestos supplies the Delco pads. I always thought they were Akebono.

C & A s Dad · April 22, 2008

Raybestos is our (CARQUEST) Supplier on all of our pads with the exception of a new line we are in the process of adding. We have a premium ceramic pad by Raybestos but are moving this line to Akebono. I would never say anything negative about Raybestos because they provide us with wonderful pads from our least expensive Red series, mid grade Blue series and the Gold, premium line. However, from the information I have been able to read on the new line of Gold Ceramics by Akebono, it would seem they have really done their homework. My Yuk XL has the Orig pads on it but when I replace them, I will be trying this new offering.

BTW These new pad will not be in our stores for another 3 or 4 weeks.

07Graystone · June 13, 2008

While I have not tried most of that list, I like Wagner Thermo-Quiet.

Jackson · June 13, 2008

I have 96K on my '99 Z71. the pads still have over half left on them and they are the originals.

Delco pads are the best IMO.

unit731 · June 17, 2008

What about the elimination of brake dust?

Ceramic pads?

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

alvocado · June 18, 2008

I get virtually no dust with the OEM pads. I am always shocked to hear about those of you who are getting 70k+ miles on a set. My factory set wore down to the backing plate by 55k. I replaced with OEM pads and just turned 100k miles with probably about 10k left. My wife must be driving the truck like a NASCAR racer when I'm not around:)

I'm definitely interested in trying the new Akebono pads that Trey mentioned. Are they pricey?