Performance Friction pads + 3" rear shoes = :)

[dan brooks]

I'm in the process of getting the truck ready for vacation (~3500 miles round trip). Last year, with the camper on the truck and loaded to around 7650 lbs, some of the mountain passes were a little hairy. I replaced the brakes before last year's trip, but even with all new stuff the braking wasn't all that great.



I installed Perfornace Friction pads on my Jeep a few years ago, and they made a noticable difference. I've also read numerous threads on here about upgrading to 3" shoes, so I figured I'd see if I could improve the situation a little.



After "breaking in" the new brakes, I took it for a short test drive. BIG improvement! I still need to readjust the rear, but even with them a little loose it stops much better. Of course, I'm running empty right now - the real test will be once I get the camper loaded up.



It may not be as good as an exhaust brake, but hopefully it'll make things a little less scary going down Monitor Pass next month... .



For anyone getting ready to do their rear brakes, here are a couple great tools that made the job easier:



Hold down spring tool



Brake spring tool

 

[boatpuller]

Where do you get the Performance Friction pads?



Thanks,

Caleb

 

[CDegner]

I got mine from Schuck's. I went in with a price I had found on the internet and they have a low price guarantee and they beat the price. They had to order it but had the pads the next day.



I got them for $32 for the front set.



Carl

 

[boatpuller]

You wouldn't happen to remember where you found the low price for Schucks to beat would you, $32 is cheap for pads, you are talking about the front pads?

Thanks,

Caleb

 

[dan brooks]

I bought mine at Auto Zone for $35. 99 plus tax.

 

[CDegner]

I don't remember whree it was but I just did a search for Performance Friction Brakes and it was one of the first sites that I went to.



Sorry can't provide a specific link.



Carl