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This is my first posting, glad I'm finally with everyone, please be gentle. I'm planning on replacing brake pads and shoes. I want good stopping power but also some decent mileage (45-55K)out of them. Any suggestions? Thanks and I return the favor.

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'93 W250 extended; Turned up pump; 275 HP injectors; K&N; etc; etc

 

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Welcome 19KGVW! A lot of people have recommended pads and shoes made called friction metalic. I believe auto zone sells these.
Gene
92 350 4x4

 

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performance friction pads from auto zone seem to work the best for the front, for the back just get the best shoes you can find,
if your going to replace rear wheel cylinders
go for the bigger size 1 1/8 dia. i think the stock pieces are 7/8.

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Thanks to all for replying with your reccommendations. I've got them ordered and will follow up with my evaluation.

 

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Have you considered an exhaust brake?

 

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Power Wagon, yes, I have looked into them (BD has my nod) and they do have a spot on my "to do" list for the Dodge, but right now it's a dollar issue and good pads/shoes is all I can do. Thanks though.