Need new brakes what are my options?

[ZZ4CutlaSS]

I have a 84 Cutlass and still has the factory style brakes. I have wagner thermo quite pads in the front and they stop good but constantly squeak. I would like to upgrade my front brakes but I have a strict budget. What are my options thanks in advance?

 

[burgundy83]

I'm just about through my set of Delco ceramic pads, had them for almost 2 years, no problems at all. Quiet and work great, and cheap, something like $40 regular price.

 

[pontiacgp]

I have used EBC brake pads for the last few years and they have saved me some front end damage. They are the best pads I have tried and won't use any others I have friend who use them in their vehicles and they have the same opinion of them as I do. I can lock up my wheels at over 100 mph and they don't fade. You just have to make sure you break them in properly

 

[LSCustoms]

factory sized wheels? or larger... you can do the blazer setup (dual piston calipers) up front, or if bigger wheels, you can do an ls1/vette upgrade...

 

[JohnS]

I just bought and installed brakes and rotors on my Nissan Titan from brake motive. The price was great, fast shipping and did I say the price was great? here is the link to to front rotors and Pads http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-KIT-PERFO ... fa&vxp=mtr

 

[ZZ4CutlaSS]

I have used EBC brake pads for the last few years and they have saved me some front end damage. They are the best pads I have tried and won't use any others I have friend who use them in their vehicles and they have the same opinion of them as I do. I can lock up my wheels at over 100 mph and they don't fade. You just have to make sure you break them in properly

I have been thinking about trying those pads but need to figure out my squeak noise first. I have the Wagner ceramic pads now. I removed them to inspect a annoying brake squeak but noticed nothing wrong. While driving low speeds through town while not applying the brakes I get a squeak noise from the right front wheel. It goes away when I press the pedal and comes back if I a bump or make a right turn. I took apart the right front side brakes and replaced the rotor, caliper and wheel bearings. I torqued the bearings to 12 ft lbs while spinning the rotor. And the squeak is still there. I bleed the brakes several times and no air in the lines. It just seems like the right side front brakes are hanging up. Anyone have a clue what could be wrong?

 

[-83MONTESS-]

I have been thinking about trying those pads but need to figure out my squeak noise first. I have the Wagner ceramic pads now. I removed them to inspect a annoying brake squeak but noticed nothing wrong. While driving low speeds through town while not applying the brakes I get a squeak noise from the right front wheel. It goes away when I press the pedal and comes back if I a bump or make a right turn. I took apart the right front side brakes and replaced the rotor, caliper and wheel bearings. I torqued the bearings to 12 ft lbs while spinning the rotor. And the squeak is still there. I bleed the brakes several times and no air in the lines. It just seems like the right side front brakes are hanging up. Anyone have a clue what could be wrong?

Does the car pull at all when you apply the brakes? My daily driver (97 Cavalier) has a squeak in the left front also. Im not sure what it is but the brakes are new. When I had a squeak in the monte it was a partially seized caliper in the right front so look at that. Now the rear of my Monte pulls out left when I hit the brakes

 

[pontiacgp]

did you check the wear sensor to make sure it isn't bent and touching the rotor? or it could be a pad is loose and it's vibrating

 

[Blake442]

Try scuffing up your rotors with an 80 grit roloc disc and an angle grinder.

 

[ZZ4CutlaSS]

Thanks guys for the help greatly appreciate it. I just went to a yard today and picked up steering knuckles and brake assemblies from a 99 2wd blazer. Next is to find C5 calipers and 17 inch rims.