Best brake pads/rotors for a 2009

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Thanks guys, for my usage, light duty towing is rare, heavy towing is pretty much never. I definitely want good brake feel, but dont know how high of performance i really need to go.

Does anyone know if there are any difference between civillian brake parts and the police package expedition parts at all? Bigger rotors etc etc??
 

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Even heavy duty, pads are the key. Good OEM-quality solid rotors will last awhile and handle heat better than slotted drilled. :)

ONE advantage of slotted or drilled might be reduced unsprung mass...but I sorta WANT my brake rotors to have mass (again, to handle heat cycling, etc). :)

All you'll need is GOOD pads and OEM quality rotors - police package or otherwise.
 

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I've had good experiences with black hat Centric rotors and Hawk pads. I don't mind the dust if the braking is better. :) Better pedal feel and control from the ones that were on there.

I did get tired of the wheels sticking to the rotors (they use brine and rock salt in PA!) so the coated center section is important to me.
 

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I looked at a police expy today and the brakes look identical to the brakes on my truck. The pads might be better, but I'm gonna guess they're the same.
 
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Thanks guys, sorry for slow response. I remember it was centric black rotors I liked on my crown Vic. Will look into some hawk ceramic pads to cut the dust down.

Is there anything I can do in the meantime. The rotors look nearly new, pads seem good yet, but the brake dust is a rusty orange mess. It is staining the wheels and discolors the tires. Can I fix that easily to buy some time?
 
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Yes, that i have done. Just kinda loosing the battle. I have a torn ACL since july and i am finally anticipating surgery in the next 2-3 weeks. Then a 6-8 month recovery. Even the full service car wash cant get them clean easily after i waxed them really good. Not sure if rust is in the pads or the rotors but im gonna have to figure something out soon.
 

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Just want to chime in that I currently have Centric rotors on mine that I installed a while ago and they still feel great. I ordered the pads at the same time from rockauto and I think they are Raybesdos. My friend who owns a shop told me that's all he puts on cars anymore because people never come back complaining about them. I've been happy with them so far.
 

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I'd be a bit nervous throwing ceramic pads on my Expedition. The truck weighs a lot, and my past experiences with ceramics seem to indicate a reduction in stopping power. I just installed ceramics on my wifes RDX, and even though it's half the weight, it's quite noticable.
 
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I kinda have noticed that in other vehicles i have had. What would be a good option to stop the severe dusting i get now but keep good braking power?
 
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