Brakes

[JRJ04]

Hey guys, I need to replace my brakes. any reccomendations as to what kind of pads to use? I currently use wagner heavy duty pads but they are only lasting about a year. what would be some reasonably priced pads that would be better than motorcraft or what i have now?

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

how many miles and what kind of driving??

 

[JRJ04]

ive got 97k, this will be the 3rd set ive put on, and id say its an even mix between city and highway.

something else i thought of too...everytime i replace the brakes they pull real hard to the right until one of the pads wears down a bit. then its even. i've had the calipers replaced once before. any idea why it does that?

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

33k a set isnt bad
on some of the work trucks I work on they get 15k
as for the pull, how are the sliders, Ive had lots of them froze/corroded.

 

[JRJ04]

sliders? i dont know a great deal about brakes so clarify if you could.

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

the pins that the caliper bolts to

 

[JRJ04]

if that were the problem, would that be as expensive of a job as replacing the calipers?

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

sometimes they can be freed, and cleaned up. other times theyare gaulded so bad that the braket need replaced.

 

[JRJ04]

Well, I'll definately have to look into that. So as far as what type of pads to use. Any suggestions?

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

bendix fleet metallic seem to work well for me.

 

[JRJ04]

I've heard of a pinched brake line causing a pull too. Is this a possibility?

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

yes , but it would be all the time.