My driving conditions are mostly highway, and mostly to and from work.

However, I'm more concerned about my stopping power when pulling my >6000# 5th wheel trailer (with electric brakes).

I'm going to list some pads: Ceramic, Titanuim, and HD. I want you to give me your opinoin BASED ON WHAT YOU ARE USING (not what you want to use), which pad you think fits my concerns.

I think the Heavy Duty pad is what I need, but I hear so much about Ceramic, which is my reason for this Thread.




HERE ARE THE PAD TYPES:

TITANIUM PERFORMANCE BRAKE PAD
o Super stopping power using the most advanced braking technology
o Performs better than metallic, carbon or graphite pads
o Outbrake and outlast semi-metallic and other severe-duty brakes

Titanium and carbon fibers provide the ideal disc brake formula. Chemically adjusts to all weather driving conditions. Fade free stopping power, consistent pedal feel. OE style constrained layer sound dampeners. Higher coefficient of friction than others, even at 800°F. Anti-corrosion powder coating looks great behind open wheels. Installs easily without special tools. Set includes 4 pads (for both sides) plus anti-squeal shims and a caliper mount lubricant.

CARBON CERAMIC PERFORMANCE PAD
o These brake pad sets include special carbon ceramic formulations that provide up to 30% better coefficient of friction and stopping power than OE pads
o Eliminates that brake fade and provides that consistent stopping torque
o ISO 900:2000 quality registered manufacturing to ensure consistent high quality

These brake pads are integrally molded with a RaceGridŽ technology that bonds friction to the backing plate to eliminate pad torque and heat separation — the major cause of brake failure under severe braking conditions. These pads are ideally suited for cross-drilled and slotted brake rotors (sold separately) to maximize stopping performance and extend brake life.

SuperDuty Severe-Duty Truck Brake
o Engineered from technology used in heavy- duty on/off- highway and Military applications
o Extremely high coefficient of friction and fade resistance
o Recommended for professional fleets (greater than 1 ton) and light trucks towing excessive payloads

FLEET SEVERE DUTY DISC PADS W/ GRIDLOCK
o Heavy Duty Friction Materials
o Quiet Performance
o High heat and shear resistance
o Smooth, Secure and Consistent Braking
o Longer Pad Life

Ideal for all commercial, government, fleet, trucks, performance vehicles and towing applications.




If I'm not , then

 

My truck has 12" of lift, 24" rims and 36" tires. I still pull a 16' trailer sometimes as well and I use ceramic pads.

 

How heavy is that trailer when you have it loaded?

 

IDK. 3k-4k lbs plus the trailer

 

*bump* more opinions please.

 

Alright the out pouring of support for ceramic pads has swayed my vote.

I will try them first...stock rotors though.

 

id buy new rotors as the stocks have a tendency to warp i used the "brakemotive" d&s rotors on ebay and there powerstop cleanride ceramics and ive had them since dec and i really like em....but if your just changing up def go with ceramic or other exotic materials...

 

LOL.....the first time I did my pads I swapped over the ceramics. At the time I didnt have the funds to buy 2 sets of pads AND rotors so i just had my rotors turned but then next time I change pads (lifetime warranty) i will change rotors

 

atleast have them turned and then bed your pads to the rotors...

 

Another has posted pads and rotors (drilles and slotted) for all 4 wheels off eBay for $250. Brake motive out of Chicago. I'm going to get them. I will post my thoughts on their performance.


I would have had my rotors turned, if I only did pads.