Time for tires and brakes need help

[Revenge]

MY2007 Explorer Sport Trac Limited needs new tires and brake pads. I think I am gonna get a set of Kumho tires but I really need help with what brake pads to get for this truck. My truck seems to not stop too well IMO, anyone have any ideas on what I should get. $$ is not really and issue, I just want to stop better. thanks

 

[ncranchero]

Stopping shouldn't be an issue on your Trac, not a common complaint. Bendix makes excellent pads, (Bendix Fleet MetLok's) as do others. Be sure to surface the rotors and a fluid flush isn't very expensive either. You may have some air in the lines. Do you have good "pedal"?

 

[JohnnyO]

I like NAPA Ceramix pads, good feel, little dust, and don't cost a ton.

 

[Revenge]

The pedal feels like it wants to push back a bit, it also is not consistant. At a light if feels like I need to apply a bit more pressure or I will roll forward as I sit there. I was told by the dealer that I have 2-3mm left, so I want to get the best brake possible for the money and I will have the fluid changed.

 

[lounge lizard]

I tend to change my pads every year on my truck. for $20.00 a set why would you take the chance of having pads eat rotors?

and if you run over sized tires like I do and others here on the site, the brake pads bear the brunt of this. so it only makes sense to check and or replace every year.

I do it too because I have inspection to go through every year.

sounds like you have air in the brake lines.

 

[ncranchero]

What you describe is not due to the pad life left. You either have air in the line or a marginally functioning booster. Fluid level in the master cylinder will get very low when the pads are about worn out. You have checked this level haven't you? Have you gotten a red brake indicator lamp?

You CAN get $20 pad sets but the premium semi-metallics and ceramics will run you more. You get what you pay for.