To do the Ceramic pads or not to do? that is the question.

[Wilecoyote]

My 1998 K1500 4wd needs brakes soon. The brakes work ok but a few months ago I had hard stop after a idiot pulled out in front me going about 60. Now when I come to a stop the truck shakes a bit like the rotors are warped. The metallic pads are about worn out and I bought some carquest pro platinium pads for a good price and I'd like to put them on to help w the dust on my wheels. I don't much towing. Would these pads work ok on my truck after they were burnished or should just put organic pads on and rub the dust off my front wheels?

 

[Dravec]

I've always used a ceramic pad when it was an option. I like them a lot, and have never had any real issues with them.

 

[Joe Dirte]

I put ceramics on all my vehicles n my folks vehicles. Doesn't help my old man's car cuz he drives like a fvckhead but ain't had to put brakes on mom's car for.... 4 yrs?

 

[df2x4]

If you're interested in braking performance/shorter stopping distances at all, check out the Raybestos Element3 pads. Specifically the EHT369H. They're a hybrid compound and they do dust a little, but I did some research on this a while back and they're the most aggressive pads I could find. Even more so than track compounds from manufacturers like Hawk and EBC. They had a DOT friction code of GG at the time, it's now been upgraded to HH. The price is right too. I run them on both of my '97s (JB5 brakes on the red truck and JB6 on the Suburban) and I've been very happy with them so far.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5417244

If you buy from RockAuto don't forget to use our forum discount for 5% off.

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/rockauto-com-discount-code-expires-august-11-2022.58054/

 

[Wilecoyote]

If you're interested in braking performance/shorter stopping distances at all, check out the Raybestos Element3 pads. Specifically the EHT369H. They're a hybrid compound and they do dust a little, but I did some research on this a while back and they're the most aggressive pads I could find. Even more so than track compounds from manufacturers like Hawk and EBC. They had a DOT friction code of GG at the time, it's now been upgraded to HH. The price is right too. I run them on both of my '97s (JB5 brakes on the red truck and JB6 on the Suburban) and I've been very happy with them so far.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5417244

If you buy from RockAuto don't forget to use our forum discount for 5% off.

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/rockauto-com-discount-code-expires-august-11-2022.58054/

I bought these pads for $51 w the discount from advance . I see burnishing the ceramic pads takes about 20 times of braking from 50 to 20, and driving for a minute or so again and again. The only way I can do that around me would be doing in it the middle of the night. I'd would hope they would last for a few or 4 years. I might look into the EHT369H if they work better and last longer.

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[Caman96]

How are those LCA’s doing?

 

[94K3500PROJECT]

If you're interested in braking performance/shorter stopping distances at all, check out the Raybestos Element3 pads. Specifically the EHT369H. They're a hybrid compound and they do dust a little, but I did some research on this a while back and they're the most aggressive pads I could find. Even more so than track compounds from manufacturers like Hawk and EBC. They had a DOT friction code of GG at the time, it's now been upgraded to HH. The price is right too. I run them on both of my '97s (JB5 brakes on the red truck and JB6 on the Suburban) and I've been very happy with them so far.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5417244

If you buy from RockAuto don't forget to use our forum discount for 5% off.

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/rockauto-com-discount-code-expires-august-11-2022.58054/

I’ve found them to be great as well.
I actually upgraded to one of their pads YEARS ago when I was towing an autox car a bunch with a k1500. I found they performed better than the Hawk alternatives I had used.

Years later I have the same pads you mentioned waiting to go in my K3500 project.
Also installed them on a K1500 DD and they are excellent.

I highly recommend

 

[454cid]

I just bought US made Akebono's for my car, but I haven't installed them yet. I'd say if you got a good deal on something, run-em.....unless maybe you can still return them?

 

[98 Nitro]

X2 on Akebonos.
Also those carquest pads he bought are probably the same as the Raybestos ones. Might save some money returning them and buying off Rock Auto though.

 

[Wilecoyote]

How are those LCA’s doing?

Are you saying the shaking when braking is coming from the original bushings, etc. and not the rotors?