Brakes

[WVRigrat05]

I know this is best to death, but my trucks heavier than most. I've always ran factory rotors and Wagner ceramic pads, similar to oem, and they suck.

I'm at 96k miles now and the stock back brakes just started squeaking, I'm slapping a cheap set of pads on to get me by while I'm gone so I don't hear the squeak.

So what's a good set up that stops better I can order while I'm gone?

I'm thinking a slotted rotor and some type of semi metallic pad, I'm ditching the fuel cell and tool box soon so I'll shed 1,000+ lbs.

 

[clrussell]

Semi metallic won't last on it

 

[WVRigrat05]

Semi metallic won't last on it

I didn't figure they would. Would slotted rotors and a ceramic stop better?

 

[clrussell]

I didn't figure they would. Would slotted rotors and a ceramic stop better?

In theory yes. I believe Kyle did slotted on his lmm and said it made a big difference

 

[gmduramax]

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74614

 

[DMAXchris]

Run the cheapest stuff you can find. I did the fancy brake thing and it's not really worth it. I like the Wearever stuff from Advance.

 

[Chevy1925]

power steering fluid flush and brake fluid flush always makes a decent difference from what i see (assuming you have not done yours in a while Reger). i would do Anthonys setup but my wheels are too small. he has nothing but good to say about it

 

[oscyjack]

I've got drilled and slotted centrics with ceramic pads. Also got power stop calipers. Have 10k on em with no issues. Stops better but let's be real it's a heavy ass truck. The difference was noticeable but she still stops like a tank.

FYI with calipers I paid less than $800 out the door for all 4 corners

 

[Slowmax]

You made it almost 100k on stock stuff, so I would put that back on. The only real true way to upgrade the braking system, is going with a different caliper setup. Save your money on fancy rotors', and pad claims'. Or just change your driving habits'.

 

[oscyjack]

I figured saving some heat couldn't hurt. Wasn't too worried about cracked rotors but it's always possible. Just make sure there is only one drill per vein. These ones have a 2 year warranty against any failures or wear out.

Only reason I got calipers is because my were seized up and the brakes were on the factory fluid fill from the previous owner. Was easier to order new powder coated ones

 

[PureHybrid]

Why don't you like the Wagner pads? I run the thermoquiet on a few different vehicles and they seem to do very well. Maybe look at the SD line of Wagners?

 

[Awenta]

I've been wary of slotted rotors because of heat and cracking.

I haven't decided yet but I'm probably going with wilwoods. I think ssbc makes a set that's a bit cheaper too


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[oscyjack]

Supposedly one of the benefits of drilled and slotted is less heat retention and greater surface area for heat dissipation. I don't have any complaints with mine thus far and no signs of trouble yet

 

[WVRigrat05]

Why don't you like the Wagner pads? I run the thermoquiet on a few different vehicles and they seem to do very well. Maybe look at the SD line of Wagners?

I don't know if any of your all's trucks do it but my brakes are VERY inconsistent, one day they put you in the dash and the next you have to stand on the pedal. Seems like after I wash the truck or leave it sit they work great but drive an hour and bam, they suck. I've had that same issue with the delcos and the wagoners.

I just picked up a 20 dollar set of pads from advance for the back to get me by until I get in as mine are squeaking and I'm leaving town.

My pedal is always firm and I keep the fluids flushed it's just the pads and/or rotors themselves, it stops great one day and can't stand on it hard enough the next.

 

[oscyjack]

Mines the same reg. Maybe not as severe from day to day

 

[WVRigrat05]

Well it's not quite that dramatic, it is some days, but like today, it's been raining, trucks been sitting and the brakes were effortless, two days ago it would blow right through them slowing down.

 

[OregonDMAX]

It has to be all the extra weight. My brakes are very consistent, the only time they are iffy is if I've been on them hard on a steep decline with lots of turns. I'm on my original OEM set with 170k on the clock and still over 50% life left.

 

[Chevy1925]

I've been wary of slotted rotors because of heat and cracking.

I haven't decided yet but I'm probably going with wilwoods. I think ssbc makes a set that's a bit cheaper too


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drilled yes, slotted only rotors, not so much. cant say i have seen any slotted only rotors that have cracked but i dont see many of them on these trucks

anything performancewise you put on reger is going to be quicker wearing UNLESS you go with a bigger rotor and/or bigger pads as well.

my stock brakes suck when i have anything more than 2k behind the truck (10k gross then). 1000lbs in the bed it stops ok but i still give room for stopping distance. 212k on my stock pads and rotors. they will probably need replacing in the next 20-30k though.

 

[PureHybrid]

Maybe a caliper is a little stiff causing it to drag and heat up after a short drive?

I have Wagner thermoquiet on the rear, SD on the front. I've pulled an enclosed trailer with 2 RZRs down the hills of 77 through WV a couple times and they seem to do ok. $.02

 

[WVRigrat05]

Calipers are great, rotors all have a groove in the center and the last 1/4" on the top and bottom of the pad isn't even hitting the rotor too and bottom on all the inners. Have it tore apart now, will order slotted rotors and some oem style pads and figure out how to make the inner pads quit wearing like they do.