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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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Best Brake Pads?

About time for some brake pads on my truck, just wandering what yall prefer, or run?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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OE replacements. I run what I sell.

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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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x2, OEM. however if they dont seem to fit your budget, Wagner Thermoquiet. Wouldn't go for a lesser, they are your brakes.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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OEM from the dealer.


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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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How much do the OEMs usually run?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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I paid 80 bucks for my last set of front brake pads.

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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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Akebono ceramics on mine,they last on my '99 and virtually no brake dust buildup compared to organic pads.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Just curious what makes the OEM pads that much better??

I would rather replace pads every year(10,000 or less miles) and have the best stopping power I can get.

I spend way to much money at the local dealer as it is.
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