Ford Brake Dust

[Mike2301]

Maybe better material since it's a heavier truck?

Brakes aren't hard to do. Hell, I think trying to understand all the intricacies of detailing is harder!   Just don't FORGET the loctite!

Do the wagners help with stopping power? or are they just less dusty?

A soft pad stops quicker, which produces more dust.

A hard pad takes a little longer to stop, but produces less dust.

There's a comprise between brake dust and braking power.

And Z you're pads are hard. They're freaking huge compared to 1/2 ton pads. And some people use their exhaust brakes whenever possible and that makes them last even longer.

I don't use loctite. You can use loctite on the caliper bracket if it makes you feel better (and you'll have a @#$@$ of a time getting it off next time), but don't forget the caliper grease. Grease the slide pins and where the pads sit on the caliper bracket.

[05supercrew]

I also have the Wagner Thermo Quiet but opted for the ceramic on my 05 screw and they still dust. Not a lot but still have to clean them every few days.

[leedriver]

Are the Wagner Thermo Quiets ceramic?

I was actually just at Advance today and bought Friction Master ceramics for the rear of my F150. I've had a set on the front for about 10K now and have been happy with them - not much dust at all.

[Rollingrock]

Good thread guys, thanks for the info....gotta figure something out...soon.

[05supercrew]

Some people have said the Wagner Thermo quiet semi metallic dust less then the ceramics. Of course I found that out after I bought the ceramics and installed them. Anything is better then stock.

[Pockets]

I hate all the dusting that they do its unbelievable!!  good thing the wheel sealant doesn't let it stick and it comes off right with soapy water lol

[Tdub]

The wife's Cadillac is horrible!  I just bought some Hawk Performance Ceramic.  Just need to paint calipers and swap them out.