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    OEM Brakes

    I have a 2003 Silverado 2500HD that I've owned since 2005 when it had 43K miles on it. Believe it or not, it still has the OEM brakes on it and it's sitting at just over 140K miles now. I have never had a vehicle get close to this many miles on a set of brake pads. I checked them about a year ago, and they were still good...but my guess is they're pretty much gone now.

    I am getting new tires soon, and I'd like to replace the brake pads as well. Since I got such good braking and excellent life out of these OEM pads, I'd like to get the same kind.

    I don't want to buy them from the Chevy dealer if I don't have to, because of their high prices. Do any of you know a good place to buy the same (I assume Delco) brake pads for less? I haven't searched yet, since I thought some of you guys may already have experience with this. In fact, I haven't even priced them at the dealer, which may be the best way to go anyhow.
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    On my last truck, a 95, it went over 100k before the first brake job, and one rotor was still pretty good (the other one was gouged up prompting the brake job).

    I put some premium Wagner pads on it (not ceramic or anything fancy, just good OE style pads), and it went another 80-90k before needing the 3rd set of pads. I had to replace the remaining original rotor then.

    So based on my experience, I don't think you have a narrow choice.

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    Yikes not sure about any of the information i am going to give you on OEM, but if you get a chance here are a few places off the top of my head, autopartswarehouse.com rockauto.com gmpartsdirect.com if i get a chance i will try and do a few searches for you but my CPU time has been very limited, which reminds me the new shop should begin at the end of this week, stay tuned for pictures.
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    Weird i posted to this thread the other night, with a few links to try and now it is gone.
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    I looked at Rock Auto for brakes.....several say OEM. So now I'm even more confused.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


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    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
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    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

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    this is through gmparts direct http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm
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    You are confusing marketing and facts.

    But, as I said before, there's no reason to suspect that premium quality semi-metallic pads won't be equal to a factory pad. And a lot cheaper.

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    What about the ceramic pads? Are they any good...or better? Is there a brand to stay away from? I see some from Raybestos, AC Delco, and many other manufacturers. I just want to get something that's as good as what I currently have on the truck.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

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    My experience with ceramic pads has been that the pedal seems softer and brakes do not react as well. Took off wifes van and replaced them with non ceramic.

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    Thanks Ken!

    I'm getting my tires installed today or tomorrow so I'll check the brakes out.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


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    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

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