Brake pads for an '02 Suburban 1500 4x4? - The Hull Truth

gw204 · 03-01-2008, 05:19 AM

What brake pads do you guys recommend for an '02 Suburban 1500 4x4? This is my wife' Burb and it spends most of it's time running the kids back and forth to school, going to the grocery store, etc. We don't really do any towing with it now, but in the future we may do an occastional short (about 15 miles), heavy pull to launch/retrieve my Grady or some long pulls (possibly to the Keys) towing my Mako 17.

A few years ago, I started using Performance Friction pads on my Cherokee and loved them. So, I put them on my Ram 2500 as well and hate them in that application. So, I realize what works good on one vehicle, might not work good on another.

So, is there another high end pad that works well in this application, or should I just use the best pads from NAPA or something like that?

Thanks.

okletsfish · 03-01-2008, 05:38 AM

I just replaced the pads on my wifes car with Bendix pads,the were a little more money but I have never had any problem using them.

autobaun70 · 03-01-2008, 08:53 AM

bendix, ceramic based pads. Long life, stop well, and no dust.

ubettcha13 · 03-01-2008, 10:42 AM

The rotors are too small for special pads The semi metallic pads work best If you want more stopping power change all the Rubber lines to steel braided lines This will make the pads feel like much better brakes for very short money