Brake pads

I am going to need replacement brake pads soon so I need to know what type to purchase.
There seem to be quite a few options Ceramic ceramic mix etc what type of pads are most suitable for a 2500HD Chevy towing a 5er
Sean

If you've got a little extra to spend going all out,,,, Go for ceramic with vented rotors. If you still have stock rotors just grab a decent priced name brand.

I put Raybestos Brute-Stop's on my last truck and it made a huge difference in how much peddle it needed to stop.

I very much agree with ScottandGrace. Knowing I was going to tow the Cat I had my Ford Dealer put on Brute-Stop's when I bought my truck. You will notice the difference.

ScottandGrace wrote:I put Raybestos Brute-Stop's on my last truck and it made a huge difference in how much peddle it needed to stop.

Scott, I assume that you mean brake performance was greatly enhanced with these brake pads in stalled. Did you have the standard rotors left on your truck because the Rotors on my vehicle have no wear (40000 miles its only towed 5er for about 10000 miles) so I only want to change the pads back and front. Plus the cost of whole replacement would cost me about £500.00 ($8000), which at this time is a little rich for me. I also still have life left in the old pads but want to get the replacements here ready for when needed. Also was brake pedal travel/effort reduced by much
Sean

Sean, I haven't replaced the brakes on my current truck yet. I put the Brutes on my 1993 Dodge Cummins. The orig brakes took more and more pedal effort as they aged. Finally, even with both feet pushing with all my strength, I couldn't lock up the front brakes anymore in a panic stop (no ABS) and the overall performance was very weak. After installing the brutes I was able to lock them up with just the toes of one foot! BTW, I did not replace or resurface the drums/discs.
Because of the exhaust brake, I'm hoping to never have to replace the brakes on my current truck.

Sean, the only think I have noticed is the Brute Stops tend to dust a little more then standard pads I guess it could be the carbon in them.

It seem that it has to be brute stops for me, I will no try to find a supplier to ship to the U.K., I have been told that Rockauto will do so.
Sean