Looking for Rotors and pads...

[BigDaddy]

OK, guys. 2001 XLT, 4.6, 4WD.

I want to replace rotors and pads all around. I put about 25k miles on this thing a year with several trips up and down the eastern coast. It pulls a small horse trailer a few times a month over the summer as well.

I have a quote request in at Rotorpros and I also can pick up the EBC rotors from Amazon.com for about $400 for all 4. Does anyone else have any input?

Also, a recommended brand of ceramic brake pads? Are the Hawk pads really worth the extra money? What about Bendix brand or the Raybestos New Technology (or whatever they are calling them)? Anyone have any advice, I will gladly take it.

I did search around the forum, but most of the "I got all four rotors for $200" type posts are ebay and no longer valid. All help is appreciated.

 

[99 Expy]

I did a quick search on ebay and there are lots of different rotors and pads. I think I remember a thread about someone who bought a set off ebay and liked them, but I don't remember who they were.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Brakes-....c0.m273&_myi=2001&Make=Ford&Model=Expedition

 

[panda24619]

hmmm... i want to get this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997...|Year:2001&hash=item5197786c6a#ht_3502wt_1165
seems like a good deal. everything you need except the new calipers. its all you need anyways.

 

[walnuts4x4]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perf...ear:1999|Model:Expedition&hash=item3364905550

these are the same one I put on my expy a little over a year ago and no complaints stopping the 37s or the boat trailer... a 17ft bowrider... so they have been holding up well for me

 

[aircargoo]

i wouldnt buy a kit....naaa

i would buy everything the best u can afford separate. you pay for what you get.
those hawk brake pads are pretty good by the way.put those all around...

 

[GAINMOB]

i bought some off ebay...slotted/drilled rotors with ceramic pads...OUTSTANDING...paid $240 i think with free shipping...they are the powerstop rotors/pads...i'll be getting some for my wifes altima too

 

[panda24619]

why pay thousands for brembo or wilwood brakes when you can get almost the same stopping force with ebay brakes. haha i need brakes soon so i think im going to save up and get ebay brakes.

 

[BigDaddy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perf...ear:1999|Model:Expedition&hash=item3364905550

these are the same one I put on my expy a little over a year ago and no complaints stopping the 37s or the boat trailer... a 17ft bowrider... so they have been holding up well for me

Thanks for the link, Wingnut! (May I call you Wingnut? LOL) I had been all over Ebay and did not see them. RotorPros got back to me with a $300 offer for 4 rotors and "low dust" pads, which was the best until this one. If they work for your 37's, I'll be good. Thank you, sir!

<heads off to Ebay>

 

[GAINMOB]

why pay thousands for brembo or wilwood brakes when you can get almost the same stopping force with ebay brakes. haha i need brakes soon so i think im going to save up and get ebay brakes.

well...powerstop is a reputable brand...cant believe dude couldnt find anything on ebay...oh well...

 

[BigDaddy]

...cant believe dude couldnt find anything on ebay...oh well...

Well, I've been looking off and on, especially after reading reviews on here, but without knowing specific sellers, brands, I just kinda got lost with all of the choices, prices, etc. I also really hate to drop money on something from Ebay that doesn't have real world reviews...

Now that Walnuts posted that link, I will be picking them up.

 

[GAINMOB]

i'll try to see if i can retreive the company i bought mine from on ebay...but if ur good with Walnuts link then ur good

 

[walnuts4x4]

dont forget I tow my boat with the 37s and these "cheap" ebay breaks have been working for me

 

[GAINMOB]

any more proof needed? i would say....NO.

 

[Canadian Expy]

I use hawk pads all around. Power slot rotors up front. Baer rotors out back.
35" tires plus tow a 17' boat .Never been a problem in heavy long weekend traffic.

 

[nvycrmn]

i bought rotorpro drilled/slotted rotors with ceramic pads all around and it cost me 300 bucks shipped. that was almost 2 years ago and i have not had any problems, even when pulling my 2 jet skis.

 

[Big Ford Daddy]

Got EBC's on my Chrysler 300c and LOVE them!! Hard braking at over 130 MPH and they will not warp!! Pricey, but well worth it. Never tried the powerstops, but have heard good things about them for the price

 

[panda24619]

i have 3 out the 4 stock rotors. 158K miles. still works great. 1 we had to replace cause my idiot mom drove to D-land and back with no brakes. she was like i thought something felt funny before i left. DUH! the, what was left of, pad almost went all the way threw the rotor. but before that my dad towed a big toy trailer with quads bikes and everything needed for the desert in it. no trailer brakes. the rotors held up fine but were glowing red. haha but i think im going to get those ebay brakes that walnuts has. since i go about 40+ in the desert i would like some extra stoping power. haha