new brakes

haz-mat19 · 02-20-2006, 01:28 PM

I will be getting new brakes in the next couple of months. I want to replace the rotors with some drilled and sloted rotors and some good pads, any ideas, and where to get them:thanks: . See ya

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Timbeaux38 · 02-20-2006, 02:04 PM

IMO, the fancy brakes arent worth it on our heavy rigs. They work great on light sports cars and such, but I have yet to see anyone who can offr up proof that they are worth the extra expense. Some say they may even INCREASE your stopping distance because the holes and slots reduce surface area for the pads to grip on.

SuperDave4x4 · 02-20-2006, 02:35 PM

Well I've heard people are having good luck with the Hawk performance pads and some Power Slot rotors. Heck I have drums in the rear so my best bet would be to upgrade to disks.

Billysgoat · 02-21-2006, 02:44 PM

The biggest advantage to drilled and slotted rotors is heat dissapation, IMHO I want a set next go around, I keep warping mine :shrug:

haz-mat19 · 02-21-2006, 03:20 PM

Dave, any info on the hawk rotors and pads. I am just trying to see what is out there:Thumbup: . :thanks: for the info. See ya

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SuperDave4x4 · 02-21-2006, 08:36 PM

Here are the Superduty or severe duty pads..http://www.hawkperformance.com/truck/superduty.php They also have some other ones, but these would be best for our application. Also check out www.powerslot.com They have a little page on the Hawk Performance pads and their own PowerSlot rotors.

haz-mat19 · 02-21-2006, 09:19 PM

:Thumbup: Cool thanks, they look like what I was looking for. :thanks: for the info. See ya

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SuperDave4x4 · 02-21-2006, 11:43 PM

Not a problem! I'll be upgrading to the Hawk pads atleast. My current ones from Tires Plus create so much brake dust its unreal and they squeak all the dang time..Also I bought some from AutoZone that where just as bad..Its very, very annoying.

: Plus I have to clean my wheels like once a week to keep them half way decent looking. :barf:

97crewcab · 02-22-2006, 07:25 PM

There was a post about this on TDR not too long ago, but basically they said go with slotted not drilled. The drilled will tend to crack. There are slotted and dimpled rotors I think that weren't prone to cracking like the drilled ones. I have slotted on my 97. I can't compare the difference because the previous owner put them on. I will try to dig up the post on TDR.

SuperDave4x4 · 02-22-2006, 09:05 PM

Yeah if you do dig it up do mind copying and pasting it here? I'm not a memeber and cant read there posts. Thanks for the info on the drilled and slotted.

02-20-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
haz-mat19 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,055 Points: 593 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new brakes I will be getting new brakes in the next couple of months. I want to replace the rotors with some drilled and sloted rotors and some good pads, any ideas, and where to get them:thanks: . See ya: __________________ '01 xcab 4x4,Suncoast by Mike L. Goerend triple, edge III, AFE stage II, HTT 62/12, FASS, and other stuff

02-20-2006, 02:04 PM	#2
Timbeaux38 Lead Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,230 Points: 10,842 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	IMO, the fancy brakes arent worth it on our heavy rigs. They work great on light sports cars and such, but I have yet to see anyone who can offr up proof that they are worth the extra expense. Some say they may even INCREASE your stopping distance because the holes and slots reduce surface area for the pads to grip on. __________________ Tim 01 Dawdge 2500 QC 4X4 SunCoast By Garmon,Ranch Hand Bumpers Front and Rear, 315 Buckshot Mudders, Spray in Liner, Bluechip FMS, Dakota Digital FP, Vulcan Full Flow Pusher Pump Kit , Grand Rock 5 inch Powerflow Exhaust , Kennedy Diesel Twin Lift Pumps My TDG Gallery Buckcherry for President "Reality is not a choice, the way you deal with it is." -Tucker Max

02-20-2006, 02:35 PM	#3
SuperDave4x4 not here much Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 302 Points: 2,676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I've heard people are having good luck with the Hawk performance pads and some Power Slot rotors. Heck I have drums in the rear so my best bet would be to upgrade to disks. __________________ 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, SunCoast, drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 64/71-14, AirDog150....... Photos

02-21-2006, 02:44 PM	#4
Billysgoat Rolling Smokeshow Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,005 Points: 796 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	The biggest advantage to drilled and slotted rotors is heat dissapation, IMHO I want a set next go around, I keep warping mine :shrug: __________________ 01' Dodge 6spd 4wd Uhhhh...the axles are still stock (for now) Smokeless???? :umno: Real men row their own SMILE! It's the second best thing you can do with your lips

02-21-2006, 03:20 PM	#5
haz-mat19 Senior Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,055 Points: 593 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dave, any info on the hawk rotors and pads. I am just trying to see what is out there:Thumbup: . :thanks: for the info. See ya: __________________ '01 xcab 4x4,Suncoast by Mike L. Goerend triple, edge III, AFE stage II, HTT 62/12, FASS, and other stuff

02-21-2006, 08:36 PM	#6
SuperDave4x4 not here much Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 302 Points: 2,676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here are the Superduty or severe duty pads..http://www.hawkperformance.com/truck/superduty.php They also have some other ones, but these would be best for our application. Also check out www.powerslot.com They have a little page on the Hawk Performance pads and their own PowerSlot rotors. __________________ 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, SunCoast, drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 64/71-14, AirDog150....... Photos

02-21-2006, 09:19 PM	#7
haz-mat19 Senior Member Threadstarter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,055 Points: 593 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	:Thumbup: Cool thanks, they look like what I was looking for. :thanks: for the info. See ya: __________________ '01 xcab 4x4,Suncoast by Mike L. Goerend triple, edge III, AFE stage II, HTT 62/12, FASS, and other stuff

02-21-2006, 11:43 PM	#8
SuperDave4x4 not here much Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 302 Points: 2,676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not a problem! I'll be upgrading to the Hawk pads atleast. My current ones from Tires Plus create so much brake dust its unreal and they squeak all the dang time..Also I bought some from AutoZone that where just as bad..Its very, very annoying. : Plus I have to clean my wheels like once a week to keep them half way decent looking. :barf: __________________ 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, SunCoast, drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 64/71-14, AirDog150....... Photos

02-22-2006, 07:25 PM	#9
97crewcab Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 393 Points: 2,481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There was a post about this on TDR not too long ago, but basically they said go with slotted not drilled. The drilled will tend to crack. There are slotted and dimpled rotors I think that weren't prone to cracking like the drilled ones. I have slotted on my 97. I can't compare the difference because the previous owner put them on. I will try to dig up the post on TDR. __________________ 94 Dodge reg cab 2wd auto

02-22-2006, 09:05 PM	#10
SuperDave4x4 not here much Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 302 Points: 2,676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah if you do dig it up do mind copying and pasting it here? I'm not a memeber and cant read there posts. Thanks for the info on the drilled and slotted. __________________ 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, SunCoast, drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 64/71-14, AirDog150....... Photos

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