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mrbuzzard  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Norton, Ma. USA |
posted 01-11-2018 03:57 PM
    
I'd like to say Hi and HAPPY NEW YEAR! to everyone I've been a member of POF sense I purchased my 2002 Chrysler Prowler new in November of that year I love this car and enjoy driving it to shows and on cruise nights I'm in Ma. Not far from Gillette Stadium home of the New England Patriot's.... In the summer time they have a huge Bi-Weekly Cruise Night witch is a lot of fun.... Anyway I have a Question?... I'm thinking about changing my factory disc brakes pads to ceramic brake pads because of the brake dust, What I would like to know can anyone give me a heads up on what is a good quality performance pad to use.... I'd appreciate any help you can give me.... Thanks!.... Wayne |
robin      POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:St Thomas Ontario Canada |
posted 01-11-2018 04:50 PM
Welcome aboard ....... http://www.autoanything.com/shop/Brake-kits Power Stop Z23 Evolution Brake Kits
Look great and decent price . Just in case you didn't know the rears have a special rotor Enjoy and ask away or use the great search feature. robin Brake pads only . http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/20A50531A1.aspx This message has been edited by robin on 01-11-2018 at 06:09 PM |
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mrbuzzard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Norton, Ma. USA |
posted 01-11-2018 05:17 PM
Hey hi Robin.... Thanks for getting back to me, I was looking at Power Stop ceramic brake pads but I was unsure about them so I thought I'd ask for some help on POF before I purchased anything so thank you Robin for your input It's very much appreciated.... This is my first time using this forum.... Thanks again!... Wayne |
ALLEY CAT              POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 01-11-2018 05:32 PM
I've used CARQUEST (now Advance Auto Parts) Premium Gold ceramic pads on two Prowlers, and no further problems with miserable, black brake dust.. Those pads are made by Raybestos,,,,so Raybestos premium pads should be the same quality and found at many auto parts stores. Good luck Mr. Buzzard.... |
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mrbuzzard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Norton, Ma. USA |
posted 01-11-2018 06:03 PM
Hey hi ALLEY CAT good to hear from you.... Did you also go to slotted rotors and did you also put them on the rear as well?... Your input is much appreciated?... Thanks! |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-11-2018 06:56 PM
NOT on the back. Different composite rotors on the rear. VERY expensive to replace. |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 01-11-2018 07:01 PM
quote: Buzzie,,,, As Robin and Ed mentioned > ceramic pads on 'front only' and no, I didn't go with drilled & slotted rotors. It was sure great to NOT have to clean that black brake dust off the front wheels every time I drove the Prowler. ENJOY the RIDE! |
401KAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:dequincy, Louisiana, United States |
posted 01-11-2018 07:05 PM
quote: But not as much as a few years ago...Ed did any body ever post how drastic the rotor wear was by the mileage that you recall? We now can replace for $135 a side..but not sure even with that price its worth having the ceramic pads on rear...My 3 brake fine with stock pads and I dont find the rears dusting enough to bother me between washings....jim |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-11-2018 07:13 PM
I claim Alzheimer's on that question. There were some problems but it was inside wear and I don't know if it was due to ceramics or just high mileage/uneven wear or something "hanging up" slightly. Someone will respond. |
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mrbuzzard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Norton, Ma. USA |
posted 01-11-2018 07:36 PM
Thanks again ALLEY CAT for your reply and to everyone else.... The brake dust is awful I'll be changing them very soon.... Again Thanks EVERYONE!... |
Richnew41 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wind Gap, PA |
posted 01-12-2018 09:29 AM
Welcome... I went with Akebono ACT730 Front Ceramic Brake Pads... They are high end and pricey but awesome stopping power with amazingly no dust.... Just another choice for you... Good luck Rich |
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mrbuzzard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Norton, Ma. USA |
posted 01-12-2018 09:50 AM
Hi Richness Thanks I'll most definitely check them out.... Thanks again Rich |
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mrbuzzard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Norton, Ma. USA |
posted 02-09-2018 10:03 AM
I'd like to say Thank You to everyones input on this subject your help was very much appreciated and I also did learn something about the rears having special rotors on them, I did not know that so again Thank You.... After doing my research I decided to go with Akebono Ceramic Pads AC730 that Richnew41 " Rich" mentioned so to Rich thanks for your suggestion, I'll be installing them this weekend.... Can't wait for SPRING!!!! Be safe everyone.... |
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Michael Pond POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Canon City, Colorado |
posted 02-10-2018 03:04 PM
The rear rotors are an aluminium alloy, one reason for the expense. Carbon pads will eat them up! |
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401KAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:dequincy, Louisiana, United States |
posted 02-10-2018 03:38 PM
quote: Mike...My question to Ed was does anyone remember the miles they may have gone before the extreme wear?? Reason being ...as few miles alot of us drive per year and the price on rotors down to 135 a side....just wondered if the upside of ceramic would offset the quick wear of rotors and cost to change at todays prices? Just never saw a post on how quick the wear was....jim |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-10-2018 06:21 PM
I don't have the answer and don't want to guess at it. The rears last about 5 times longer than the front ones as they only do about 20% (?) of the work. Hence they produce very little dust. |
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401KAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:dequincy, Louisiana, United States |
posted 02-10-2018 08:10 PM
quote: I agree Ed....I came to this game late and was just curious as to how bad and fast the wear was for the ones who had used ceramic...For instance if it was 15-20k miles with the price of rotors now... may not be bad trade off....but who knows... |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 02-10-2018 08:21 PM
.. This message has been edited by padroo on 02-10-2018 at 08:22 PM |
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Michael Pond POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Canon City, Colorado |
posted 02-12-2018 06:34 PM
quote: Only 15000 miles on my cat with no sign of wear and still have the original parts on all 4 wheels. It's babied!! |
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