Upgrading Brakes Question
I have to replace the brakes on my 2017 Sierra 1500, Crew Cab, Standard Bed. I would like to upgrade to something better than OEM. The Powerstop Truck and Tow Performance pads and rotors (drilled an...
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larry barnhart wrote:
As I read the brake posts it brought back how poor our 98 Dodge were. Scary a few times. Chevman
The old Dodge brake pads were very odd. They would get harder with age and require more and more pedal effort. The pads on my 93 got to the point where I had to brace myself by pulling up on the steering wheel as I slammed on the brakes with both feet. Going to new pads allowed me to lock them up with a couple of toes on one foot.
Of course, the OEM's lasted forever...
BTW, the brakes on my old 3/4T Chevy weren't much better until I replaced them. Then they were fantastic.
