Brake Pad Friction Ratings

[Codycat91]

Raybestos

I wound up ordering the rotors from BuyBrakes.com when none of the retailers I normally use had them in stock. Just keep in mind that the rotors are nice, but the EBC Extra Duty front pads I got were unacceptably loud.

RockAuto has lots of pads in stock. I contacted Akebono and they said their ACT2382 (ceramic) pads have a GG friction rating so they might be a good option. Their severe duty SDF2382 (semi-metallic) pads have a FE friction rating, so I wouldn't buy them.

wouldn’t the two options with the HH rating be the best? The Raybestos specialty truck and the AC Delco gold?

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[SALEEN961]

wouldn’t the two options with the HH rating be the best? The Raybestos specialty truck and the AC Delco gold?

They should be the best as far as stopping power is concerned, but I can't speak to their other qualities like noise, dust, or pad life.

 

[fassford]

How loud were the ebc? I was thinking of getting the orange pads, my exhaust is loud and unfortunately I’m as heavy on brakes as gas. Gotta be able to slow down fast if you accelerate fast. Going with the ebc slotted rotors to, just new rotors in front, ebc orange pads all around. I can handle the noise if the stopping power is enough of an upgrade. I know it’s a preference question, and thank you for doing all this R an D with all these pads. I’m a mechanic on Maui and I go to forums all the time for diagnostic
And the Chevy and dodge forum groups are terrible. They all seem to hate each other. I’ve always been old school Toyota guy, but love my 2022 3.5 eco. Tow, and race once in a while. Again, is the stopping power of ebc pads much better than other good brands, and if not overly worried about noise? Really want a big brake kit but that’s not gonna happen. But I can do 0-60 in 3.7 no problem on pump 92 4door

 

[MTMan]

I’ve always been old school Toyota guy, but love my 2022 3.5 eco.

Ditto. Same here!

 

[SALEEN961]

How loud were the ebc? I was thinking of getting the orange pads, my exhaust is loud and unfortunately I’m as heavy on brakes as gas. Gotta be able to slow down fast if you accelerate fast. Going with the ebc slotted rotors to, just new rotors in front, ebc orange pads all around. I can handle the noise if the stopping power is enough of an upgrade. I know it’s a preference question, and thank you for doing all this R an D with all these pads. I’m a mechanic on Maui and I go to forums all the time for diagnostic
And the Chevy and dodge forum groups are terrible. They all seem to hate each other. I’ve always been old school Toyota guy, but love my 2022 3.5 eco. Tow, and race once in a while. Again, is the stopping power of ebc pads much better than other good brands, and if not overly worried about noise? Really want a big brake kit but that’s not gonna happen. But I can do 0-60 in 3.7 no problem on pump 92 4door

I only ever had one set of pads that were louder than the EBC ExtraDuty pads, and those pads were loud enough that people grimaced and covered their ears as I pulled up to drive-thrus. The EBC pads were a GG friction rating and I would think that the ACDelco Gold Professional Ceramic HH pads or the Akebono GG pads are probably better options, but I haven't tested them yet.

 

[hotrodmex]

I've had the EBC Extra Duty front pads and EBC USR "silent" slotted rotors installed for about 1,500 miles now and to quote my wife "they are embarrassing". They aren't the loudest brake pads I've ever heard, but they are obnoxiously loud, especially since they are marketed as making "zero noise". I gave them a chance and did everything I could to get them quiet, but the set I got is no good.

What kind of sound? Like squealing or grinding? I've used Yellow and Blue NDX and those were definitely silent. Hoping you did have a bad set or bad batch, as these were what I was looking at next (OE rotors until Baer Big Claw)

 

[MTMan]

Any consensus on best aftermarket factory replacement pads and rotors.

 

[SALEEN961]

What kind of sound? Like squealing or grinding? I've used Yellow and Blue NDX and those were definitely silent. Hoping you did have a bad set or bad batch, as these were what I was looking at next (OE rotors until Baer Big Claw)

It was a loud high pitch squealing that occurred during almost every normal brake application once the brakes were warm. I tried everything to get them quiet, but they still squealed.

 

[travisN000]

I recently replaced the front rotors and pads with a kit from amazon... It seemed like a good value and similar marketing specs to some of the more commonly suggested products I looked into, but I wasn't aware of these ratings. Is the FF on the end of the part number below likely the friction rating?

They were a bit grabby and noisy during bed in and the first week or so after, but they have quieted down and smoothed out nicely. I would say that are similar to stock, but maybe just a bit more bite. Hopefully the slotted / drilled rotors hold up better (the stock ones had a slight warp and caused pulsing that worsened as they got hot on steep curvy mountain roads)

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