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<blockquote data-quote="ninjazed" data-source="post: 1288150" data-attributes="member: 12543"><p>Old ass thread here but I changed my brake pads and rotors last month. Lots of good info has already been posted on this subject but after about a month of use I thought that a report of my personal experience would be in order. Lots of good parts are available out there but I opted for the R1 Concepts Carbon Geomet series with their matched Optimum OEp series pads. All sorts of slotted and drilled options are available but I stuck with blanks for no other reason than the pretty ones aren't really that visible anyhow.</p><p></p><p>My truck had about 52K miles at the change and the stock pads weren't complete toast upon removal but they weren't in great shape either. I also installed the Russell speed bleeders as it seemed the way to go for a full system fluid change. I'm glad I put them on and they are highly recommended but my fluid was in good condition so I only bled a portion of the old fluid out.</p><p></p><p>No great detail is needed on the process as many others have provided a ton of useful info on a job that I am proud to say I did impeccably by myself and saved a ton of money over what a shop charges. I guarantee they probably wouldn't have employed the insane attention to detail like I did either. I even tourqed the bleed valves! So in summation, my truck brakes better than I ever remember it braking, pedal is smooth and there are no squeaks or other noises going on. I'm talking seriously good braking ability with no grab and minimal pedal pressure required for most stops. I got the gear straight from R1 Concepts in California at a great price. Phone service was courteous and shipping was fast. Thanks to them for a great product and thanks to all forum members who always help to make my Raptor experience fun and affordable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ninjazed, post: 1288150, member: 12543"] Old ass thread here but I changed my brake pads and rotors last month. Lots of good info has already been posted on this subject but after about a month of use I thought that a report of my personal experience would be in order. Lots of good parts are available out there but I opted for the R1 Concepts Carbon Geomet series with their matched Optimum OEp series pads. All sorts of slotted and drilled options are available but I stuck with blanks for no other reason than the pretty ones aren't really that visible anyhow. My truck had about 52K miles at the change and the stock pads weren't complete toast upon removal but they weren't in great shape either. I also installed the Russell speed bleeders as it seemed the way to go for a full system fluid change. I'm glad I put them on and they are highly recommended but my fluid was in good condition so I only bled a portion of the old fluid out. No great detail is needed on the process as many others have provided a ton of useful info on a job that I am proud to say I did impeccably by myself and saved a ton of money over what a shop charges. I guarantee they probably wouldn't have employed the insane attention to detail like I did either. I even tourqed the bleed valves! So in summation, my truck brakes better than I ever remember it braking, pedal is smooth and there are no squeaks or other noises going on. I'm talking seriously good braking ability with no grab and minimal pedal pressure required for most stops. I got the gear straight from R1 Concepts in California at a great price. Phone service was courteous and shipping was fast. Thanks to them for a great product and thanks to all forum members who always help to make my Raptor experience fun and affordable. [/QUOTE]
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