Disc Brake Owners---Which Pads Do You Prefer? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69sixpackbee · 03-12-2004, 03:16 PM

Right now I have the carbon-metallic pads in my '72. It stops pretty well especially after they warm up. I see some buzz about those high-dollar ceramic composition pads. Are they worth the $60.00??? Or just another marketing hype?
Thanx

oldtrucknut · 03-12-2004, 07:42 PM

i have autozone's Z speed rated pads on my vehicles and i couldn't be happier. They last forever, don't heat crack, less dust than most, just a great product and worth the money.

J · 03-12-2004, 08:16 PM

Also with the Autozones. Works fine for me.
A buddy of mine went with the ceramic pads and some nitrogen quenched drilled rotors. They are pretty cool and his truck stops better than mine BUT he had alot more $$ to spend.

69sixpackbee · 03-12-2004, 08:18 PM

Are the Autozones a store-stocked item cause the website says not available?

jimfulco · 03-13-2004, 12:16 AM

I have Raybestos metallics on my '72 Nova & they fade badly. I have AutoZone Albany metallics on my '88 T-bird & they work pretty well.

krazy_texan · 03-13-2004, 01:37 AM

i have always gone to Napa for my brakes and nowhere else thats what my Dad has always done and i followed

03-12-2004, 03:16 PM	#1
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Disc Brake Owners---Which Pads Do You Prefer? Right now I have the carbon-metallic pads in my '72. It stops pretty well especially after they warm up. I see some buzz about those high-dollar ceramic composition pads. Are they worth the $60.00??? Or just another marketing hype? Thanx

03-12-2004, 07:42 PM	#2
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	i have autozone's Z speed rated pads on my vehicles and i couldn't be happier. They last forever, don't heat crack, less dust than most, just a great product and worth the money. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

03-12-2004, 08:16 PM	#3
J Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 164	Also with the Autozones. Works fine for me. A buddy of mine went with the ceramic pads and some nitrogen quenched drilled rotors. They are pretty cool and his truck stops better than mine BUT he had alot more $$ to spend. __________________ '72 C-10 '99 Silverado '91 S-Dime

03-13-2004, 01:37 AM	#6
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i have always gone to Napa for my brakes and nowhere else thats what my Dad has always done and i followed __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

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03-12-2004, 08:18 PM	#4
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Are the Autozones a store-stocked item cause the website says not available?

03-13-2004, 12:16 AM	#5
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	I have Raybestos metallics on my '72 Nova & they fade badly. I have AutoZone Albany metallics on my '88 T-bird & they work pretty well.



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