After reading on here about some people not happy with aftermarket pads and rotors, I figured Id post this link . Prices seem rather reasonable, if not better than most parts stores. The drums for my Rodeo would be about $10 more from there. Just though that this would be something worth posting and give some alternatives.

Dan

I see a lot of Zu folks(mostly driving older models) make a big stink about brake pads & noise. I ended up throwing on a set of super-cheap Raybestos pads(~$16) when I was in a bind with the intentions of replacing them with something better when I could. No need, they work just fine. Very rarely I get a bit of a groan from the rear while backing up when they're cold, but its probably from not using enough goo between the shims.

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A co-worker went to Autozone, or some place similar, and bought new pads for the front rotors of his Jeep XJ. All of the pads sold had a lifetime replacement warranty, so he went with the cheapest set. They stop fine, but brake dust on the rims is present after the first stop. He now spends a lot more time cleaning his rims due to the cheap set of pads. When he wears this set out he won't skimp on them next time. Just an FYI.

I get the same noise once in a while from the front though. I want a pad that will grab, and stop. And that will hold up to higher temps (quite a few mountains around here, well more like rather large hills). I want the rotors to hold up to the temps, but if they wear out, they wear out. I got 100,000 miles on my original set of rotors. I also think that a lot of brake noise is from the calipers. I have posted quite a few times that many of the larger brand name companies are the OE supplier for pads and rotors. RIght now, Bendix won a bid to supply the brakes for the new F-150. My next set of pads for the front will be Ceramics. After I install them and break them in properly, I will post on how well they work. I should give in and put new pads up front with new shoes and drums in the rear. But I will see what happens. The brembo rotors are tempting though.

Dan

I think ceramics are more prone to squealing than the carbon-metallics, if I recall correctly. I bought a set of the mid grade CM Raybestos from Pep Boys. That was before I found this site and see everyone prefers the OEM pads. Well, I have to say I wish I stuck with the OEMs because I have a lot of dust and quick wear on these. I think I'm already through the front set after only like 15 or 20K mi. Regarding rotors, has anyone seen the ones fo sale on eBay? Those prices look pretty tempting for some drilled/slotted pieces. Wonder how'd they compare to OEM?