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catfish




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posted 03-04-2010 11:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for catfish     send a private message to catfish   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by catfish
took wheels off today for some cleaning,inspected ceramic pads for wear.after 120.000 on them must say wear is very very minimal,looks like good for another 100.000 miles at least.

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posted 03-05-2010 07:15 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for broakie56     send a private message to broakie56   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by broakie56
Jan.......may I ask the brand (manufacturer) of the ceramic pads you're using? Sounds great. Something I need to uprade. Also, are you using after-market drilled/dimpled and slotted rotors? If so, any recommendations on the manufacturer as well. Appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

This message has been edited by broakie56 on 03-05-2010 at 07:16 AM

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posted 03-05-2010 08:12 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for catfish     send a private message to catfish   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by catfish
pads were from raybestos.rotors are from rotor pros.i bought rotor pros,cause they are zinc plated and wont show rust.rotors are about 8 yrs old and didnt rust,but also are kinda crappy looking after that amt of time.not sure if thats normal or not.you wnot get any brake dust at all from ceramic frt pads.

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John Cole
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posted 03-07-2010 05:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for John Cole     send a private message to John Cole   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by John Cole
how many total miles do you have on your prowler? also will take your advice on the brakes and not replace rears.thanks for your advice in the past.
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posted 03-07-2010 05:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for George Johnson     send a private message to George Johnson   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by George Johnson
Jan,
Have you replaced your rear brake pads and if you did what pads did you use?
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posted 03-07-2010 06:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JeraneW     send a private message to JeraneW   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by JeraneW
I changed to ceramic pads six years ago and NO MORE BRAKE DUST.
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posted 03-07-2010 07:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for catfish     send a private message to catfish   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by catfish
john.123.000 miles on it.george,i would use the factory mopar pads on the rear,because of the composite rotors,other types / brands may cause a problem and i personally wouldnt chance it.

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This message has been edited by catfish on 03-07-2010 at 07:56 PM

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posted 03-07-2010 10:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for broakie56     send a private message to broakie56   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by broakie56
quote:
Originally posted by JeraneW:
I changed to ceramic pads six years ago and NO MORE BRAKE DUST.

JeraneW.......did you go ceramics front and rear or front only? Thanks

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posted 03-08-2010 01:04 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for spoons     send a private message to spoons   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by spoons
I reccommed Morse or Wagner ceramic brake pads. Both cost less than $40.
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catfish it appears c brakes are the way to go on the prowler. what about other cars ie a jeep wrangler. i have to change mine soon.
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quote:
Originally posted by John Cole:
catfish it appears c brakes are the way to go on the prowler. what about other cars ie a jeep wrangler. i have to change mine soon.

I put ceramics on our Durango. I can't comment on the longevity because they have only been on since last October. But no more black dirty wheels to deal with.

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posted 03-09-2010 08:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for catfish     send a private message to catfish   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by catfish
im sure they are available for just about any car,if available its the only way to go.

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posted 03-09-2010 01:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JeraneW     send a private message to JeraneW   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by JeraneW
I am sure I will get some disagreement here, but when I pull up to stop lights, stop signs, or just slow down, I downshift and hardly have to use my brakes. I know some will say it is hard on the transmission or sensors, but I enjoy the "throb" and my brakes show almost no wear. Never had trouble with brake dust on rear pads. "Do Love The Sound."
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posted 03-09-2010 01:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for catfish     send a private message to catfish   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by catfish
you wont have trouble with brake dust on thr rrs or wear since the frts do about 80 percent of the braking.my rrs have 123.000 on them and still are the originals ,they are close to needing replacement,but not quite yet.

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posted 03-09-2010 03:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for broakie56     send a private message to broakie56   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by broakie56
Not only did you guys convince me in going with new ceramic brake pads......I ordered a new set of Brembo drilled and slotted rotors also. Not only do you get great information here on the POA site, it also has a way at decreasing my savings account! As my wife always says to me while shaking her head....."unbelievable, where's it end"? I reply back to her...."if I excited you the way the Prowler does me, you would then understand".

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This message has been edited by broakie56 on 03-09-2010 at 03:24 PM

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