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Brake pads, Wagner Thermo Quiet vs. OEX pads?
February 05, 2023, 03:11 PM
SigM4Brake pads, Wagner Thermo Quiet vs. OEX pads?
Anyone tried the new(ish) OEX pads from Wagner? The Wagner TQ have been my go-to for a while, but looking for input. Maybe time to try something different. This would be on an F-150.
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Complacency sucks… February 05, 2023, 04:42 PM
220-9erMy go to brand is Performance Friction. They have been the OE supplier for at least part of the time and they make the best pads you can buy.
What year is yours?
https://pfcbrakes.com/
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February 05, 2023, 05:17 PM
frayedendsThere was a thread not too long ago about brakes. A few recommendations but nothing I could actually buy. Like PFC, they make pads for trucks and sport vehicles.
If I can tag along on this thread I’m looking for great pads and rotors for a Subaru Crosstrek.
These go to eleven.
February 05, 2023, 06:10 PM
LS1 GTOI bought Prostop for the Hellact and wife’s RX350
LOVE them so far.
Had Hawks on the GTO with DBA dimpled n slotted rotors.
Would have gone with Hawks for Hellcat and Lexus if they made pads for the Hellcat.
ymmv
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February 05, 2023, 06:53 PM
SigM4quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er:
My go to brand is Performance Friction. They have been the OE supplier for at least part of the time and they make the best pads you can buy.
What year is yours?
https://pfcbrakes.com/
2018
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Complacency sucks… February 05, 2023, 07:30 PM
220-9erquote:
Originally posted by SigM4:
quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er:
My go to brand is Performance Friction. They have been the OE supplier for at least part of the time and they make the best pads you can buy.
What year is yours?
https://pfcbrakes.com/
2018
I’d just go to their webpage and at the top is has a link “parts finder” to enter the specifics of your vehicle information.
That gives you the PFC part number and you can do a search for the best delivered price.
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February 06, 2023, 10:23 AM
Calif PhilHave had really good luck with the Wagner ThermoQuiet , the last set I bought was even US made.
February 06, 2023, 10:41 AM
SIGnifiedI’m in the different school of mind… The louder, the better… Pagid endurance pads FTW
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HRKquote:
Originally posted by Calif Phil:
Have had really good luck with the Wagner ThermoQuiet , the last set I bought was even US made.
Ceramic or Semi Metallic?
February 06, 2023, 02:11 PM
JellyBeen using Raybestos Element3 EHT (Enhanced Hybrid Technology) Brake Pads lately so far they are doing good.
February 06, 2023, 03:07 PM
SigM4quote:
Originally posted by HRK:
quote:
Originally posted by Calif Phil:
Have had really good luck with the Wagner ThermoQuiet , the last set I bought was even US made.
Ceramic or Semi Metallic?
The ThermoQuiets are ceramic.
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Complacency sucks… February 06, 2023, 04:19 PM
HRKquote:
Originally posted by SigM4:
The ThermoQuiets are ceramic.
Interesting because O'Reilly shows both Semi Metalic ThermoQuiet MX679 and Ceramic ThermoQuiet QC679 as avavilable for my F150...
LinkFebruary 06, 2023, 04:25 PM
SIGnifiedCeramic pads eat rotors… YMMV
(Is that Mansplaining?)
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SigM4quote:
Originally posted by HRK:
quote:
Originally posted by SigM4:
The ThermoQuiets are ceramic.
Interesting because O'Reilly shows both Semi Metalic ThermoQuiet MX679 and Ceramic ThermoQuiet QC679 as avavilable for my F150...
Link
That’s strange, I always thought the TQ were ceramic across the entire line. Guess that’s not the case.
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Complacency sucks… February 06, 2023, 06:31 PM
SigM4quote:
Originally posted by SIGnified:
Ceramic pads eat rotors… YMMV
(Is that Mansplaining?)
Hahahaha, depends. Are you also manspreading?
I’ve never experienced it across several vehicles, but that’s a sample size of barely over one.
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Complacency sucks… February 07, 2023, 06:40 PM
sigspecopsI've read some things about ceramic pads being harder on rotors but after using them on multiple vehicles for the last 15yrs I've never experienced it. Maybe under certain circumstances.
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