Jewel or Jalopy
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Let me see if I can cover the questions that have come up so far. Ok, to start with, as I have stated before in several threads. Putting new rotors and pads on is only PART of the required service. To get the most benefit out of your hard parts you MUST, let me repeat, you MUST: clean and grease your caliper guide pins VERY well; you MUST use new hardware (I don't sell many Hawk pads at all so I was unaware that they did not come with the hardware); you MUST seat them in properly. The parts come with piece of paper in the package explaining how to do this, but if you have a shop perform the installation, this step may get skipped without your knowledge; you NEED to grease the back side of the pads, while it may seem like overkill, this is another vital part of avoiding squealing/squeaking; and for those trucks that are quipped with hydroboost, I HIGHLY recommend also FULLY flushing the power steering AND brake fluids. This is also a VITAL part of the installation of new hard parts, without this step, the calipers themselves will not provide the proper clamping pressure to function at 100%.
The Posiquiet pads are a full ceramic formula that are "Pre-scortched" to eliminate the need for an actual "break in period", but they do still need to be properly seated to the rotors. With proper installation and a full service of EVERYTHING in the braking system, I have yet to have anyone complain of squealing. In every single case of squealing complaints, there were steps in the servicing that were skipped, whether in the interest of saving time or money or whatever the case may be, there has always been something that wasn't done. If you have installed or had installed new parts of ANY brand and have missed ANY of these steps, you NEED to go back through the installation process to ensure that you do them ALL. This is necessary not only to avoid squealing, but also to ensure the longest possible longevity of the parts as well.
As for the parts for the 6.2L Denali, ALL 07+ models use the same brake parts. Anyone wanting brake parts for their 07+ model Tahoes, Yukons, etc should look the parts up as if looking for an 07 model. This is the only model year that the R1Concepts catalog shows all the available parts for. Anyone who cannot find what they are looking for should contact me directly so that I can help you find what you need. This way I can get you taken care of without questions as to whether the part #'s are correct.
Also, for those that have ordered the Eline series rotors, but are looking for the black "look". Painting will help, but you need to make sure to use high temp paint. But for those that want that "look", their Premium rotors are not only a higher quality rotor, they are also coated with a military grade electrocoating for corrosion protection.
As for the stickers, anyone who would like to have an R1Concepts decal can message me and I will get one to you. I have been after R1Concepts about including a decal in with every order, but they have not yet come around to my way of thinking. I mean, it is afterall, free advertising...lol
ALL of that being said, we are actually providing another 20% off discount for those that have been waiting for one. Now thru July 31st, anyone ordering through me or through the catalog can use PROMO CODE AC2013 to receive the 20% off discount. Additionally, I am ALWAYS available for questions, concerns, complaints or anything else for that matter. That is what I am here for and I am MORE than happy to help with anything anyone needs at all.
Kelly,
Can you recommend a pad compound for someone who tows occasionally? I don't want to give up cold stopping bite, but want to make sure that coming down a mountain with our trailer (which does have brakes) that we don't experience fade.
Would the Pos-Quiet semi-mettalic be a better choice? And will it have reduced capabilities cold?
Thanks,
Ian