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Old May 8, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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What kind of pads & rotors are you guys using? Factory calipers, or did you change those out also? What do you use your truck for with the setup you have? Towing, Mudding, Street, ect. Just trying to see what's being used by everyone.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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i'm still on my factory brake system, its done quite well for me. I do some towing but mostly street.. as soon as its time to change the brakes I'm wanting to get either a wilwood or brembo upgrade.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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I've got 33k miles on mine as of today. All stock brakes. I plan to go with Ceramic pads up front to get rid of the dust, but don't need either end just yet.

Tow- rarely
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Old May 9, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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i run entire Hawk system, there rotors seem to be alot tougher than most, when rocks and mud get stuck between the pads and rotor, it does less damage
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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I am running factory rotors but cerarmic pads. I have this problem paying for pads with no warranty so obviously my pads are lifetime. I also am changing my brake booster with a hydroboost unit for more power
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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I know you may find this hard to believe but I bought my 2003 Ram 2500 4x4 Hemi with 10k miles on it. It now has 90K and I have never replaced the pads/rotors until now. Looking to do it this week. Am thinking factory may be the way to go given 90K miles on them now but would be willing to do somethign different if ceramic is longer lasting.
 
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