brake pads .....

[IHateMyJob2004]

I need new front brake pads.

Prices are $25-$90 for the front pads.

This is for my truck, so performance is something I care less about.

What should I be looking for though? I can choose from semi-metallic and ceramic.

I can buy the following models:

Duralast Gold Cmax $60
Duralast Gold $42
Duralast (cheapest model) $27
Pfc-Carbon-Metalic $70


Any advice?

UPDATE:
I got my brakes in the mail today. The box was damaged.

I got the Duralast Gold. Since the box was damaged, I have to ask a fairly silly question. Are the shims integrated onto the main piece of each pad? I have 4 brake pads total and no additional parts. The picture on autozones web site makes it look like they are integrated.

I inspected the actual pads and everything looks OK.

Thanks for the help!


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[Crusty]

http://forums.anandtech.com/ca...tid=85&flcache=1465013

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

DOH, my bad. CAn a mod move this for me.

Thanks

 

[Vette73]

The Duralast Gold are probable the best all round.

Ceramic are ok but will fade under heavy loads and/or hgih temps.
The regular Duralast are ok but the gold are much better if you plan on keeping the truck a while longer and/or using it to tow/carry stuff.
The PFC carbin pads are good for really heavy loads/high speed driving but can leave the pedal soft when cold and/or light braking.

So I have used the gold pads a lot due to being a good all round pad.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

I just ordered the gold. I was leaning towards them but wanted that extra push.

Thanks Marlin.

 

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hawk

 

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hawk from tire rack

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

I got my brakes in the mail today. The box was damaged.

I got the Duralast Gold. Since the box was damaged, I have to ask a fairly silly question. Are the shims integrated onto the main piece of each pad? I have 4 brake pads total and no additional parts. The picture on autozones web site makes it look like they are integrated.

I inspected the actual pads and everything looks OK.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Vette73]

The ones for the rear of my Corvette were loose. So they just kinda snapped on. Each car is different. So just snap them on the thats it.