Brake Pads: Performance Friction Z-Rated?

[JGK]

I know Sam Peterson and his Carbomet pads are a real popular choice for our trucks, but in looking into PF pads, I see they have a "Z-Rated" line. Anyone with experience with these?



I'm getting about due for new ones.



TIA,

-Jay

 

[fj40charles]

Just curious if the performace friction Sam sells is the same thing you can get at Autozone with lifetime warranty.

 

[Glen Pratt]

-Jay, I used them on my truck. They lasted about 18,000 miles, but stopped awsome. I've been using Raybestos Super-Stop pads. They're a fleet duty pad and seem to be lasting. As you can see in my sig. I'm running some big tires, and I have a heavy foot. Also, I deal with alot of stop and go driving up here in Long Island, N. Y. -Glen

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I asked Perf Friction at the SEMA show. I don't recall all the details now, but I seem to remember they require more pressure and don't stop well when cold. Might last longer. My feeling after talking with them was that I should stay with the regular Performance Friction pads (4594 for 4x4s).