Brake pads question

[profe56]

I need replacing the front brake pads, but before I'd like to know which are the best options.
suggestions. Thank you

[bigmac73]

the cheap ones, if you are driving a stock truck then stock pads are all you need,

[profe56]

Well: I upgrade my 69 C10 swaping 80 C10 disc brakes.

[motorcritter]

Get a good grade of pad- they'll last longer. The 'cardboard line' from any of the local parts shops will be dirty, noisy and wear quickly. If figure a good set of pads is cheaper than using someone else's car to stop with. Plus, why do brake work when you can avoid it. Doing it right, the first time, saves a lot of headache down the road. That's just my experience and opinion.

[BlacklandCamper]

Since I will need new rotors along with the pads, I was planning on going with ceramic pads for the front. Probably overkill, but I will be towing/hauling with this truck, and I get a good price where I work. I wouldn't recommend anything less than semi-metallic, as the organic pads don't last as long, or brake as hard.

[GMCPaul]

Organic wear to fast and squeal, semi-metallic wear slower but will still squeal and due to the metal rotor with semi-metallic pad it magnetizes the metal dust particles which then the dust accumulates on rims and other parts discoloring them. I use carbon ceramic, far less brake noise, last longest and grip the best with less rotor wear.
Paul @ GMCPauls

[MARKDTN]

I use genuine GM pads. They are the best combination of wear and life I have found. I think the p/n was 18043837 but it looks like it has been superceeded again.

[motorcritter]

OE composition pads will function in a most satisfactory way- GM spent a whole lotta money to figure out what works best. Proper installation will reduce or eliminate noise- just slapping pads on, without cleaning the area or using proper lubrication on contact surfaces (anti-seize is not brake lube!) will guarantee problems. OE quality rotors (OE configuration and material) will also produce the best results. Don't forget proper adjustment and lubricator of wheel bearings- that affects proper brake operation, too. GM Paul is right-thinking; using the highest quality pad material is cheap insurance against problems and disappointments. After working in and managing shops for many years, I found the best quality components had the best results- no come-backs, no customer complaints, better service life- overall, the best value for all involved.

[GASoline71]

Only a rich cat can afford to keep replacing cheap parts. You get what you pay for. Get the highest quality brake parts you can afford.

Gary

[Sammy]

If you are a box store sorta guy..Buy the lifetime pads (+$3) then when they are gone return them for a free set. My son's truck used 3 sets averaging a set in a year on his work driver we bought thru Autozone. Imagine O'Rielly's are the same deal.

[profe56]

I think that I should have waited to see the opinions of you, And I took the first one.I replaced this morning the brake pads, and I have no idea what kind are.
Thanks.

[BlacklandCamper]

What year is your truck?

The three part numbers I would recommend are SC52 ($29.99), C52 ($45.99), or QC52 ($51.99). All are from Oreillys, The first two are house brand ceramic, and the QC52 is Wagner ThermoQuiet.

These are the ones that will fit my '71 C20.

[profe56]

SC52 ($29.99) this is what I got but at NAPA.
Thank you