I am in desperate need of new front rotors. The Baer Decelerotors that have served well for the past 6 years and 70,000 miles are in horrible condition, but still stop well. I've already decided on what pads I want. But I would like some advice on rotors. As said, my Baer rotors have served me well, but they dont seem to be made for our trucks anymore. I have looked at these EBC Sport rotors and like what I see. Once I get driving on my own (next week), this truck will have a trailer behind it 50% of the time and the rest will be driven like a bat out of hell, so I need some good brakes that will last a long while while giving good performance.

And I was wondering what was the best way to adjust the rear drums?

Also, Are these Spicer u-joints the correct ones for the front axle? I am also in desperate need of u-joints before winter and dont want to order the wrong ones.
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p477...rsal_join.html

Thanks!

 

Seems like you answered your own question, no?

 

I hit the wrong button and wasnt finished.

 

Just go with some good quality stock replacement rotors. The slotted/drilled fellers don't do anything good for you, and just shorten the life of the rotors. (and lighten your wallet REALLY well.)

The pads are what make the difference. Good pads and stock rotors will be just as good, if not better than, good pads, and expensive rotors..... the stockers will last longer too.....

 

those are the correct u-joints.
if you want greaseable, Precision makes a heavy duty one for about that same price.

adjust the rears by exposing the star wheel from the backside. remove the knockout if required and replace with a rubber plug when done. spin the tire while adjusting the star wheel. tighten until the tire won't turn any more. then back it off to where it turns with no resistance. it might still have a little tick or scrub sound. that's ok.

 

The ones I have on there now are Precision greaseable joints. I've never greased them in the 3 years that I've had them because I could never figure out how to use the grease joint that is on them (and was too lazy to go find a zerk that fits). I'm led to believe that greaseable joints are great for people who go mudding or running through water, and non-greaseable joints are great for normal on-road driving.

Thanks for the info on the drum adjustment. I will try it this week.

 

greasables are great for people that aren't too lazy to grease them.

 

Went ahead and bought these:
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller
$114 with free shipping and $10 coupon...Thats cheaper than Chinese rotors from NAPA.

 

advance has a couple different varieties, ranging in price from 50 bucks a rotor, to 135..... Even the 50 dollar guys are decent parts.......

 

I would have gotten these from rock auto . RAYBESTOS Part # 76447PER . The EBC's are overpriced as far as I'm concerned.