Good brake and rotor kits

Halfton_z71 · Mar 5, 2026

Hey guys, what's your go to brake and rotor kits? I'm looking to redo mine soon and don't want to use garbage. I also dont want to break the bank but I know you have to spend a little more for quality. Truck is a 99 1500 silverado Z71 LS. Thanks!

jfmorris · Mar 5, 2026

I bought POWER STOP brake pads, shoes and rotors from RockAuto.com for my 2006 Silverado a few years ago, after seeing folks recommend them over on another Chevrolet forum I am on, and have been VERY pleased with the performance.

Unless I just need something in a hurry for an unexpected repair, I've gone to using RockAuto for all of my parts needs, rather than the local places like AutoZone. Much cheaper, and for expected maintenance, I can wait a few days for it to get here to save that money.

ORVietVet · Mar 5, 2026

I have used Raybestos for years, unless I used GM/ACD, but with First Brands bankruptcy, Raybestos is maybe gone for now.

Power Stop is a great choice though.

stutaeng · Mar 5, 2026

2019+ Silverado brake upgrade?

I did the first (after originals), front pads on my 1999 Silverado at around 120k using dealership pads.
Second set of AAP's highest line around 225k. Those dusted badly but otherwise seemed fine.
I replaced the rear pads around 230k, I think with something from Oreilleys.
Did the 2019 front brake upgrade around 270k. Very nice stopping power improvement

283k currently.

Edit: You have to run larger rims for the 2019 front brake upgrade, so that may be a deal breaker for you.

I replaced the rear rotors/pad on my 06 Suburban 2500 with some Powerstops a few months ago and I have been pretty happy with them.

INW-Iron-Steel · Mar 5, 2026

Rotors- Centric
Pads- Akebono (if willing to spend more) or TRW
Calipers- Purchase these locally with a lifetime warranty.

If you intend to keep the vehicle, Autozone pads aren't a bad idea for the warranty. They warranty worn pads. I have done a few brake jobs where all I had to purchase was rotors. The other new items were warrantied.

stutaeng · Mar 5, 2026

I posted this link to a YT video on brake pad testing. You may want to do some watching:

Brake pad testing from auto parts stores...

Very interesting testing... Edit: I think the ending summaries his findings...kinda shocking!

www.gmt800.com

SK101 · Mar 8, 2026

I generally use raybestos. I would say i have had good luck with them, but i dont think ive ever worn out a set i have put on.

mike8449 · Mar 9, 2026

I put Powerstop vented & slotted rotors and ceramic pads front and back on my 2002 Chevy 2500HD two years ago. I've had this truck for nine years and it has never stopped this well. And this is still with the original calipers. 240K miles. Powerstop is pricey, but I'm very happy with the performance.

Tonimus · Mar 9, 2026

I too, have nothing but positive things to say about PowerStop. Just ordered a Z26 set for my Camaro.

Halfton_z71 · Mar 9, 2026

Thanks everyone, it looks like I'll have to try the PowerStops.

ORVietVet · Mar 9, 2026

SK101 said:
I generally use raybestos. I would say i have had good luck with them, but i dont think ive ever worn out a set i have put on.

Raybestos would be my aftermarket choice too but First Brands supplier just went bankrupt. Who knows about warranties.

SK101 · Mar 9, 2026

ORVietVet said:
Raybestos would be my aftermarket choice too but First Brands supplier just went bankrupt. Who knows about warranties.

I have a pair i brought last year still in the box, maybe i should list them as "rare" and "collectable" or "vintage" for 3x what i paid

ORVietVet · Mar 9, 2026

SK101 said:
I have a pair i brought last year still in the box, maybe i should list them as "rare" and "collectable" or "vintage" for 3x what i paid

Especially at FB. If you use them......your warranty is s*h*i*t!!

stutaeng · Mar 10, 2026

"I know what I got"

ORVietVet · Mar 10, 2026

stutaeng said:
"I know what I got"

"Price is firm" and "Don't need help selling these".

AuroraGirl · Mar 10, 2026

mike8449 said:
I put Powerstop vented & slotted rotors and ceramic pads front and back on my 2002 Chevy 2500HD two years ago. I've had this truck for nine years and it has never stopped this well. And this is still with the original calipers. 240K miles. Powerstop is pricey, but I'm very happy with the performance.

Do you have happy brake pedal feel, and do you have any concerns about dust or do you not care/have wheels it doesnt show up?

I have ceramic front and metallic rear , and did so because of rear rotor corrosion and face flash rusting concerns because of the less amount of pad pressure in the rear brakes with the same size pad mostly (so less pressure)
I have very good pedal and not much dust seems to come off them

JorgeS · Mar 11, 2026

stutaeng said:
2019+ Silverado brake upgrade? View attachment 5533

I did the first (after originals), front pads on my 1999 Silverado at around 120k using dealership pads.
Second set of AAP's highest line around 225k. Those dusted badly but otherwise seemed fine.
I replaced the rear pads around 230k, I think with something from Oreilleys.
Did the 2019 front brake upgrade around 270k. Very nice stopping power improvement
283k currently.

Edit: You have to run larger rims for the 2019 front brake upgrade, so that may be a deal breaker for you.

I replaced the rear rotors/pad on my 06 Suburban 2500 with some Powerstops a few months ago and I have been pretty happy with them.

I have 2019 Ram 1500 18" wheels on my Yukon... anyone know whether the 2019+ calipers will clear these wheels? (why? they were priced well with Falkens in good shape, and I like how they look on the truck, and they are different than other GMT800s out there).

My pads are still "OK", but I will be doing an upgrade before they were out. If I can determine that the four-piston calipers will clear the Ram wheels, I may go to them, if I do't feel confident of the fit, I will upgrade to the GMT900 calipers (already have the larger rotors).

Thanks!

stutaeng · Mar 11, 2026

JorgeS said:
I have 2019 Ram 1500 18" wheels on my Yukon... anyone know whether the 2019+ calipers will clear these wheels? (why? they were priced well with Falkens in good shape, and I like how they look on the truck, and they are different than other GMT800s out there).

My pads are still "OK", but I will be doing an upgrade before they were out. If I can determine that the four-piston calipers will clear the Ram wheels, I may go to them, if I do't feel confident of the fit, I will upgrade to the GMT900 calipers (already have the larger rotors).

Thanks!

There's a thread on here that documents which wheels fit, you may want to check it out: https://www.performancetrucks.net/f...on-calipers-fitment-wheels-list-558552/page7/

If you know the backspacing on your Ram wheels, you may want to compare that to what those guys say you need and make a guess? Worst thing that can happen is you need some spacers or do some caliper grinding. I'm running some 2014-2017 18" Tahoe wheels on my truck right now (post #86), just had to grind the the inner side of the calipers.

JorgeS · Mar 15, 2026

I think I'll wimp out and just use the GMT900 brakes. Current brakes are not bad, upgrading to the GMT900 will be an improvement, which should be sufficient.
It looks like the Ram wheels have less offset than the GM wheels, which is why the tires are basically slush with the body, which I really like how they look. While this will diverge a little from the OE front-end geometry, it is small enough to now worry about it, and I see many trucks with much greater change, with tires a couple of inches outside the body, that I should be fine.