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While the the other combination of Centric rotors and Hawk pads have decent reviews, they will cost more than the R1Concepts package as well. That being said, since he is running 24's, the added rolling resistance does make a difference, even with the better braking packages that come stock on the GMT900 trucks. IMHO, if you are going to run the larger rims like that, there is no reason not to upgrade and save yourself the time and trouble involved with waiting.
The issue with the stock equipment is that the majority of the time you have some type of lifetime pad installed and in any kind of city stop and go or mountain driving the brakes get hot and begin to fade. They do not have to squeal or warp to fade due to heat. Then like stated by Edgar, if you happen to need them for an emergency stop you will be wishing you had the upgraded parts for sure.
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I believe that he meant that he had to swerve to avoid hitting the mazda because the truck wasn't stopping fast enough. Not that it swerved on it's own...
The issue with the stock equipment is that the majority of the time you have some type of lifetime pad installed and in any kind of city stop and go or mountain driving the brakes get hot and begin to fade. They do not have to squeal or warp to fade due to heat. Then like stated by Edgar, if you happen to need them for an emergency stop you will be wishing you had the upgraded parts for sure.
---------- Post added at 12:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 AM ----------
I believe that he meant that he had to swerve to avoid hitting the mazda because the truck wasn't stopping fast enough. Not that it swerved on it's own...
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