Brake Change

[ssloane]

Ordered new rear pads and rotors from Atlantic British last week, opened package, everything seemed good, jacked truck up, pulled tire, removed old pads, grabbed pad box, opened, three pads inside. Check all contents before disassemble!! Put old pads back on, I'll call tommorrow, let you know how they handle it.

 

[Disco Mike]

They are real good about handling issues like this.

 

[ssloane]

Called Atlantic British Monday morning, they shipped out new set, received them yesterday. Overnight would've been nice, but I've got them let's move on.

 

[dantheman1]

If you don't mind me asking, which kit did you get from atlantic british? I need to change my brakes soon and I'm thinking of going back to a completely stock setup after having the EBC kit wear out in a year.

 

[bscmich]

My recommendation would be stock rotors and Akebono Ceramcs front and back. These deals blow away Atlantic British:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b204c8a6

Rotors are from LR Dealer in Grand Rapids, MI

http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts...content=DN&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base

Amazon.com: Akebono EUR1098 EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set: Automotive


Best deals around on these

 

[amosier23]

How difficult is it to change out the brakes and rotors? I just bought mine a few months ago, but it would be good to know for the future.

 

[dantheman1]

bscmich, thanks for the links to the rotors! Just picked up a front and rear set. I wanted to order those ceramic pads you linked to, but the front set were out of stock; and to keep the sets matching, I went ahead and stuck with the EBC greenstuff pads front and rear.

 

[ssloane]

I just changed the rear, rotors,pads,sensor. Very easy, 2- 13mm bolts, 2- 15mm bolts, and 1- T-50 torx screw for rotor. I think I messed around with the sensor wire more than anything else. Tight fit for hands.

 

[Disco Mike]

For those of you needing pads, the Okebono pads are well worth the wait if they are out of stock, they will out stock, last longer make no dust and don't squeak like EBC and others do.

 

[kingfishgrapeja]

Had the same luck with the EBC's on the rear. Found that Pep Boys stocks a lifetime set for 49.95. They have been great for the last 2K miles, no noise, low dust, and they feel as good as stock or the ebc's did. The best part is that I will not have to buy another set ever....in theory.