OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

Well, this is sort of Jeep related because I use the vehicle in question to pull
my Jeep. ;-) I have a Ford Expedition that needs new brake pads. It is my
wife's daily driver and my weekend hauler. I use it to tow my Jeep through some
fairly steep and twisty canyons on the way to the trail head, along with some
freeway driving. I've searched the web and found confusing and sometimes
contradictory recommendations for the "best" brake pads. Is there any consensus
on the "best" pad for a tow vehicle?

OEM, metallic, semi metallic, organic, ceramic, semi ceramic all seem to have
folks that swear by or at them. Personally I've never paid much attention so
I'm a complete newbie to the brake pad world. <g>

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Dean
http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
(think I like my cars red? <lol>)

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

I buy Raybestos: http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm
Guaranteed for life, via Kragan.
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Dean wrote:
>
> Well, this is sort of Jeep related because I use the vehicle in question to pull
> my Jeep. ;-) I have a Ford Expedition that needs new brake pads. It is my
> wife's daily driver and my weekend hauler. I use it to tow my Jeep through some
> fairly steep and twisty canyons on the way to the trail head, along with some
> freeway driving. I've searched the web and found confusing and sometimes
> contradictory recommendations for the "best" brake pads. Is there any consensus
> on the "best" pad for a tow vehicle?
>
> OEM, metallic, semi metallic, organic, ceramic, semi ceramic all seem to have
> folks that swear by or at them. Personally I've never paid much attention so
> I'm a complete newbie to the brake pad world. <g>
>
> Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Dean
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
> (think I like my cars red? <lol>)

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

I buy Raybestos: http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm
Guaranteed for life, via Kragan.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dean wrote:
>
> Well, this is sort of Jeep related because I use the vehicle in question to pull
> my Jeep. ;-) I have a Ford Expedition that needs new brake pads. It is my
> wife's daily driver and my weekend hauler. I use it to tow my Jeep through some
> fairly steep and twisty canyons on the way to the trail head, along with some
> freeway driving. I've searched the web and found confusing and sometimes
> contradictory recommendations for the "best" brake pads. Is there any consensus
> on the "best" pad for a tow vehicle?
>
> OEM, metallic, semi metallic, organic, ceramic, semi ceramic all seem to have
> folks that swear by or at them. Personally I've never paid much attention so
> I'm a complete newbie to the brake pad world. <g>
>
> Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Dean
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
> (think I like my cars red? <lol>)

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

I buy Raybestos: http://www.raybestos.com/usa/brakepads.htm
Guaranteed for life, via Kragan.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Dean wrote:
>
> Well, this is sort of Jeep related because I use the vehicle in question to pull
> my Jeep. ;-) I have a Ford Expedition that needs new brake pads. It is my
> wife's daily driver and my weekend hauler. I use it to tow my Jeep through some
> fairly steep and twisty canyons on the way to the trail head, along with some
> freeway driving. I've searched the web and found confusing and sometimes
> contradictory recommendations for the "best" brake pads. Is there any consensus
> on the "best" pad for a tow vehicle?
>
> OEM, metallic, semi metallic, organic, ceramic, semi ceramic all seem to have
> folks that swear by or at them. Personally I've never paid much attention so
> I'm a complete newbie to the brake pad world. <g>
>
> Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Dean
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
> (think I like my cars red? <lol>)

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

For Fords I like the Morotcraft pads from the dealer (not the Ford brand
pads which are more money) I get good life, no squeaks, good stopping,
and no brake dust on the rims. I've been getting them for about $45 a
set (one axle)

Dean wrote:
> Well, this is sort of Jeep related because I use the vehicle in question to pull
> my Jeep. ;-) I have a Ford Expedition that needs new brake pads. It is my
> wife's daily driver and my weekend hauler. I use it to tow my Jeep through some
> fairly steep and twisty canyons on the way to the trail head, along with some
> freeway driving. I've searched the web and found confusing and sometimes
> contradictory recommendations for the "best" brake pads. Is there any consensus
> on the "best" pad for a tow vehicle?
>
> OEM, metallic, semi metallic, organic, ceramic, semi ceramic all seem to have
> folks that swear by or at them. Personally I've never paid much attention so
> I'm a complete newbie to the brake pad world. <g>
>
> Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Dean
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
> (think I like my cars red? <lol>)

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

For Fords I like the Morotcraft pads from the dealer (not the Ford brand
pads which are more money) I get good life, no squeaks, good stopping,
and no brake dust on the rims. I've been getting them for about $45 a
set (one axle)

Dean wrote:
> Well, this is sort of Jeep related because I use the vehicle in question to pull
> my Jeep. ;-) I have a Ford Expedition that needs new brake pads. It is my
> wife's daily driver and my weekend hauler. I use it to tow my Jeep through some
> fairly steep and twisty canyons on the way to the trail head, along with some
> freeway driving. I've searched the web and found confusing and sometimes
> contradictory recommendations for the "best" brake pads. Is there any consensus
> on the "best" pad for a tow vehicle?
>
> OEM, metallic, semi metallic, organic, ceramic, semi ceramic all seem to have
> folks that swear by or at them. Personally I've never paid much attention so
> I'm a complete newbie to the brake pad world. <g>
>
> Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Dean
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
> (think I like my cars red? <lol>)

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

For Fords I like the Morotcraft pads from the dealer (not the Ford brand
pads which are more money) I get good life, no squeaks, good stopping,
and no brake dust on the rims. I've been getting them for about $45 a
set (one axle)

Dean wrote:
> Well, this is sort of Jeep related because I use the vehicle in question to pull
> my Jeep. ;-) I have a Ford Expedition that needs new brake pads. It is my
> wife's daily driver and my weekend hauler. I use it to tow my Jeep through some
> fairly steep and twisty canyons on the way to the trail head, along with some
> freeway driving. I've searched the web and found confusing and sometimes
> contradictory recommendations for the "best" brake pads. Is there any consensus
> on the "best" pad for a tow vehicle?
>
> OEM, metallic, semi metallic, organic, ceramic, semi ceramic all seem to have
> folks that swear by or at them. Personally I've never paid much attention so
> I'm a complete newbie to the brake pad world. <g>
>
> Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Dean
> http://www.monogramsinc.com/jeep/ready2go.jpg
> (think I like my cars red? <lol>)

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

RoyJ wrote:
> For Fords I like the Morotcraft pads from the dealer (not the Ford brand
> pads which are more money) I get good life, no squeaks, good stopping,
> and no brake dust on the rims. I've been getting them for about $45 a
> set (one axle)
> w

while i agree those are good pads, expeditions tend to have weaker
brakes than the average SUV. I would go with uprated brake pads.
ceramic i believe is the best performing.

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

RoyJ wrote:
> For Fords I like the Morotcraft pads from the dealer (not the Ford brand
> pads which are more money) I get good life, no squeaks, good stopping,
> and no brake dust on the rims. I've been getting them for about $45 a
> set (one axle)
> w

while i agree those are good pads, expeditions tend to have weaker
brakes than the average SUV. I would go with uprated brake pads.
ceramic i believe is the best performing.

Re: OT Tow vehicle needs new brakes
 

RoyJ wrote:
> For Fords I like the Morotcraft pads from the dealer (not the Ford brand
> pads which are more money) I get good life, no squeaks, good stopping,
> and no brake dust on the rims. I've been getting them for about $45 a
> set (one axle)
> w

while i agree those are good pads, expeditions tend to have weaker
brakes than the average SUV. I would go with uprated brake pads.
ceramic i believe is the best performing.