looking for advice on front brakes (replace, not upgrade)

knaffie

knaffie

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My 2022 with 55K miles needs front brakes. One of the calipers must be sticking because there is hardly any pad left on the outside. I'll just replace everything and not have to deal with it again.

I was surprised to see that I can get OEM calipers for under $200 each. I'll gladly pay for those over reman calipers.

There are a ton of rotors and pads out there. I used Powerstop brand on my 2015 and they were fine. The price went from $220 in 2018 to over $500 now. Whew. Of course all the parts stores have several levels of pads and there are numerous aftermarket brands available as well. Any feedback on what is good or not?
 
I haven't had any problems with the PowerStop Z36 brakes and pads. Can't comment on the calipers though, as I have the OEM.

EBC calipers might be something you should consider. Their headquarters are in Vegas and customer service is great.

Keep us posted my fellow Nevadan and good luck!
 
OEM has worked very well for me over the years. Priced right if you go to O O O'Reilly's for the rotors and pads.
I did go EBC once because of availability during the scamdemic. They were fine. Not fine enough to justify the price if I had to pay retail.
 
Optimus🤖 said:
I haven't had any problems with the PowerStop Z36 brakes and pads. Can't comment on the calipers though, as I have the OEM.

EBC calipers might be something you should consider. Their headquarters are in Vegas and customer service is great.

Keep us posted my fellow Nevadan and good luck!
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Power Stop cals are remanned OEM painted red.
 
For my '08 Superduty, I bought powerstop rotors, and NAPA Premium pads. I bought them back in 2021, and did not change them until recently. I've done many brake jobs throughout my life, and I think these are the best pads I've ever used. No issues, no noise, nothing but great from the start, and still performing very well.
I don't have my Tremor yet, but me and Motorhead wife are actively shopping.
 

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Does R1 concepts make a set for the superduty?
 
Frozen rotors with Hawk pads. Can ride ABS threshold from 80 without issue. Win be putting them in the back when it's time
 
It would be real fun trying to seat the powerstops with all the snow that you’re getting right now.
 
knaffie said:
My 2022 with 55K miles needs front brakes. One of the calipers must be sticking because there is hardly any pad left on the outside. I'll just replace everything and not have to deal with it again.

I was surprised to see that I can get OEM calipers for under $200 each. I'll gladly pay for those over reman calipers.

There are a ton of rotors and pads out there. I used Powerstop brand on my 2015 and they were fine. The price went from $220 in 2018 to over $500 now. Whew. Of course all the parts stores have several levels of pads and there are numerous aftermarket brands available as well. Any feedback on what is good or not?
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I replaced the lousy OEM brakes on my Jeep Wrangler JL with Alcons. It stops better now on 37s than it stopped on 34” OEM tires with OEM brakes. Alcon makes brakes for Superduties. I assume they’re similarly great, but I have no experience with them. (They are similarly expensive)

Alcon Brakes
 
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Explorerinil said:
This is a valid point, often overlooked. Thanks for mentioning this!
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Yep, since the OP mentioned new calipers why not do the easy work now. Just keeps it moving.
 
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