Brake Recommendations? PowerStop?

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Our 06 Escalade is coming due for brakes soon so I am looking for some recommendations on what pad/rotor combos you guys have had success with. Aside from all the usual stuff (stopping power, low dust, no squeal) I'd really like a rotor that's coated so it won't rust like my current stuff. The truck is on 20's and the rotors are pretty visible.

The truck is a daily driver, mostly used for commuting, but occasionally tow an open car trailer.

I have no interest in doing a big brake swap or anything like that though, just some quality replacements for the OE fitment.

I am currently looking at the Power Stop Evolution Sport Kit (K2015) for all 4 corners. Anyone running this? It sounds good, and I like that the rotors are zinc coated, but I am not entirely sold on the drilled/slotted idea. Any other brands you guys like?
 

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I have R-1 concepts drilled and slotted E-line rotors on my yukon and absolutely love them. They`re also zinc coated and after three years they have zero rust no warping and no cracks.
 

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I did powerstop slotted only. Read too much about some experience cracking around drilled holes. Only problem, slotted will cause more brake dust that usual
 

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I did Wagner e-coated rotors and thermoquiet pads at all corners with a fluid swap. Including paying someone to swap the fluid, I was in at < $300. Improved performance, but obviously not as good as an NNBS upgrade.
 

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I did Wagner e-coated rotors and thermoquiet pads at all corners with a fluid swap. Including paying someone to swap the fluid, I was in at < $300. Improved performance, but obviously not as good as an NNBS upgrade.

X2 on the Wagner coated rotors I run those with Wagner ceramic pads with SS brake hoses stops great and the finish on the rotors is great too was skeptical at first


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I'm using powerstop's drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads.
I haven't had any problems, or noise from them. I live in Iowa, so so they get drove in quite a bit of road salt, but they're still clean and pretty shiny.
 

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I recently did front and rears with Powerstop drilled/slotted with Powerstop pads...very pleased, not only with the price, but increased stoppage.....stock rotors/pads would heat up and fade very easily, the PS don't. Would recommend.

-Note: Flush your brake lines if you change rotors/pads, I actually also went to DOT4 for better fade resistance(high temp).
 

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I just did brakemotive/powerstop from ebay on all 4 of the wife's SUV and so far so good. I went with the drilled and slotted with the zinc finish.
 
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I finally got around to this last week. Did Wagner e-coated rotors with Wagner TQ Ceramic pads. Plus a full fluid flush. Big difference in initial bite and pedal feel - very pleased. Thanks for the feedback guys.
 

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