A Couple of basic questions....

[BlazinMlew]

First off I am about do do the brakes on my 2000 4wd Blazer and I was wondering if investing in slotted and/or cross drilled rotors are worth the extra investment. I have replaced the rotors before but now I let them go to far (again) and I need to replace them again.

Also on the brake subject: Best brake pad??? Is it consumer choice or is there one best suited for my model Blazer. I would like to get a high end piece as long as I dont have to fork over a crapload of money, just for safetys sake (I have a 3 1/2 yr old in the truck a majority of the time). If so are Raybestos ceramics a good way to go? I have used the base models a couple of times on my old Mustang but never the ceramics.

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28

There /\ is a link to a tune up kit from ACCEL, any thoughts??? I wouldnt use
those plugs but I like the wires and the cap & rotor kit . Good price? Not so good price? Any input would help. Thanks all!

[ZL1power69]

i used accell cap, rotor, and those extreme 9000 wires when i did a tune up but i used ac delco plugs. i puchased them all (except delco plugs) from summitracing.com. heres a link to that same tune up kit but on summit;
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
it lists for $125.88.

[BlazinMlew]

Originally Posted by ZL1power69

i used accell cap, rotor, and those extreme 9000 wires when i did a tune up but i used ac delco plugs. i puchased them all (except delco plugs) from summitracing.com. heres a link to that same tune up kit but on summit;
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
it lists for $125.88.

Thanks for that info, always good to save a few bucks! How is the kit? No problems with it?

[ZL1power69]

Originally Posted by BlazinMlew

Thanks for that info, always good to save a few bucks! How is the kit? No problems with it?

none. just use ac delco plats instead of the plugs they give u with the kit. the wires are a nice oversized upgrade from stock too.

[dmbrisket 51]

raybestos is a good break company, i use them on customer vehicals with very few complaints, and they complaint is usually the squeek for the first 50-500 miles that i warned them about

[Rmbodie]

I would not put drilled and slotted rotors on it if you do any kind of off roading (mudding ) . the holes give mud a great place to hide and tear up the pads . But if you are strickly street , they are great , I put them on my T/A a few months ago . Although they don't seem to grab when they are cold as well as the solid ones did . they cool down much faster . Rob

[BlazinMlew]

Originally Posted by Rmbodie

I would not put drilled and slotted rotors on it if you do any kind of off roading (mudding ) . the holes give mud a great place to hide and tear up the pads . But if you are strickly street , they are great , I put them on my T/A a few months ago . Although they don't seem to grab when they are cold as well as the solid ones did . they cool down much faster . Rob

NOt to much off-roadin here. Unless you consider some of the gravel roads in the desolate areas. I am strictly street. I just basicly wondered if they were safer and how the wear and tear on them is (do they wear faster than stock) because if thats the case then I will just stick to stock for the simple fact that I cant afford to replace them any more often than I have to.

[billibong]

Regarding pads, I would definately recommend going withthe ceramics. They cast a little extra, but last a lot longer - and develop less dust.
When you talk about slotted and drilled rotors, I think they are a waste of money for our trucks - JMO - and I would recommend just getting your standard, inexpensive, rotors from PepBoys, Advanced or AutoZone. I can't see the benefit on paying $100 + per rotor for S/D rotors, they don't last any longer, and are harder to get turned (i've heard) than the standard rotors.
Again, this is just in my opinion - but I don't usually have a lot of disposable income....

[drdd]

ceramics give you less brake-dust on your front wheels and tires

Originally Posted by BlazinMlew

First off I am about do do the brakes on my 2000 4wd Blazer and I was wondering if investing in slotted and/or cross drilled rotors are worth the extra investment. I have replaced the rotors before but now I let them go to far (again) and I need to replace them again.

Also on the brake subject: Best brake pad??? Is it consumer choice or is there one best suited for my model Blazer. I would like to get a high end piece as long as I dont have to fork over a crapload of money, just for safetys sake (I have a 3 1/2 yr old in the truck a majority of the time). If so are Raybestos ceramics a good way to go? I have used the base models a couple of times on my old Mustang but never the ceramics.

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/28

There /\ is a link to a tune up kit from ACCEL, any thoughts??? I wouldnt use
those plugs but I like the wires and the cap & rotor kit . Good price? Not so good price? Any input would help. Thanks all!

[muddog321]

You will have the option of loaded or unloaded calipers so for the rears let me suggest you go with he loaded ones - that includes the caliper, pads, new slide pins, and even the mounting bracket. The rears are always in need of a full rebuild or you will have some probelm after a short while with the cheap single piston back there. Its much easier and cheaper way to go (only about $55 each wheel for the rears this way but they were Wagner pads). Ceramics do well and fade less but they also require some heat to get them to grab as well as the softer semi pads that are dustier - so its up to your type of driving really.

[rental blazer]

well i used for the front duralast gold from autozone they grip well as long as not overheated however they overheat VERY EASY i have smoked em quite a few times next time i get breaks i plan to upgrade with loaded cramic pad calipers for the front i have not used cramic before but i HATE THAT BRAKE FADE and burning brake smell