boatfreak

So after 2 yrs of driving my 21 f350 with terrible brakes I'm finally going to try something new. I'm about to order Powerstop pads but wondering if it's worth spending the extra money for their rotors or just have mine turned?

Helmwurst

If you can trust the shop who turns them to do it correctly, but realize, you are thinning them out and will likely be close to their min thickness. Check prices on RockAuto for rotors and pads.

Unlimited jd

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I used to put powerslot rotors and Hawk pads in my tucks. Very impressive stopping power over oem when I did them.

bdbwtie

I have always gotten the package so I cant speak to how the pads would work with oem rotors, however the package is night and day difference than oem on my sierra 1500

DrFeelgood

There's really not going to be a performance gain in the rotors, it's the pad compound that matters. That said, a fresh surface on a used rotor is a good step in ensuring proper bedding of the new pads.

bajaman

I very recently put R1 concept rotors and pads on my Nissan Maxima and...my God! What a difference. The Powerstop are very similar/essentially the same so I would say go for it. I did go with the coated rotors so they won't rust and got drilled and slotted versions, something I always pooh-poohed before but I am a believer now. It is frankly amazing the difference, and that car had good brakes to start with!

SB

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I’ve installed a bunch (30-40?) of powerstop rotors and pads on trucks (almost all have been 1500’s though) and cars. I don't think they stop any better than OE.

I have not tried Hawk pads. Anyone can compare to Performance Friction pads ?

boatfreak

I'm inclined to just spend the money for all of it but I will add the truck only has 40,000 miles so the rotors shouldn't lose much to get cleaned up. I appreciate the replies.

DrFeelgood

Since it was brought up previously, I would suggest avoiding specialty rotors (slotted, drilled, teddy bears, whatever) on a truck application. Sure, I have OE GM drilled rotors on my Z06, but I know they're for cosmetic purposes only, and that car is not subjected to towing or hauling duties. A nice normal "blank" rotor, corrosion coating optional but a good idea, is what you want on a truck that's used for any real work.

Brad Christy

SB,

I've always used the high-end option from AutoZone. Suppose these would be any better than that, given you don't see any real improvement over OEM?

Thanks. Brad.
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