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Nomad

Feb 04, 2018

Preferred disc brake Pads replacements... 8K

Well, I am sitting here getting my to-do list together for once the weather breaks. I want to replace the brake pads, re-pack my Timken bearings, and lube all my caliper slides.

I have everything I need except for the pads.... The ones I was gonna get are the NAPPA Permium UP-7136-M.. But right on the box, is stamped Made in Mexico.. Not that I am saying that there is anything wrong with that, I just prefer to get something made in America, if better, or possible..

Jessie at Kodiak has told me their brake pads were reconfigured about 3 years ago, and are much better..

I also have read that Ceramic pads run cooler than semi metallic, with less dust????

I hate getting too much info while sitting here looking out the window, web surfing, as my Fiver shivers in the 5 degree weather . . .

*** edited to replace shoe with pad, sine I went to Sunday School.....

43 Replies

blofgren
Explorer
Feb 04, 2018
I see you have a bit of cabin fever too.....LOL. :B

Are you sure the pads need replacing? My fiver is a 2008 and although it doesn't have a ton of mileage on it the pads and rotors look brand new. Actually the pad material is so thick I would think it will take a LONG time to wear them out, especially with how well the exhaust brake on the truck works.
gbopp
Explorer
Feb 04, 2018
fj12ryder wrote:
They could be using recycled yak hair.

Don't be too hard on them, recycled Yak hair brake pads could be considered environmentally friendly by certain government agencies.
In other words, don't give them any ideas. :B
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Feb 04, 2018
Not to be too nit-picky, but disc brake parts are called brake pads, not shoes. The shoes are what are installed with drum brakes. OTOH I wouldn't be too concerned with the quality of the parts from Mexico, however I would balk at brake pads from China. They could be using recycled yak hair.

On Edit, added "from Mexico".