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Old 02-02-2010, 01:59 PM
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How's it going, I plan on replacing my brakes all around. I have a 99 1500 2wd. I was wondering what is the best brake pad to use with the stock rotors. Everyone on here raves about the EBC's i think... but i cant afford the $105 dollars on them, I'm just looking for something good a bit cheaper. I also plan on replacing the wheel cylinder I just don't know what year i should get or if it should be a 3500 or 2500. Thanks
 
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Old 02-02-2010, 02:32 PM
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im running autozone brakes, 35 for the front's and 25 for the backs and they work great.
 
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That's what im running up front is the EBC greenstuff pads, I think they are 9000 series or the 7000 not sure. Spendy but worth it IMO.
 
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I have Raybestos Advanced Technology Ceramic pads on the front. I love them! They stop well and dont produce much dust, if any. They were $50 from RockAuto.com

For the wheel cylinders get the same year as your truck and get the 1-ton cylinders.
 
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Old 02-02-2010, 08:05 PM
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I got ebc slotted and dimped sport rotors and ebc "green stuff 7000" pads... worth every penny

why risk safety on saving a few bucks?
 
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autozone lifetime warranty. --> lowest cost of ownership.
gives you money to spend on something else.
 
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Thanks for the replies, how much life will i get out of the ebcs?? If im going to spend the extra money on them i dont want to replace them again in a year like the cheap ones i have on their now...
 
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I reccomend autozone cemax pads they are ceramic and I think their only $60, went from black front wheels to shiny
 



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