I desperately need to replace my pads and probably rotors too. Now instead of forkin up a ton of money to have a some guy at some shop tell me what I need I figured I will ask the real experts which will in this case be you guys.
I live in south Florida so mountains hills grades of any kind are not a factor and my towing is just about every 6 months (27 Contender). So, what is the best set up for the money? I dont want to get all fancy with cross drilled rotors and what not but considering no one in Miami can drive worth it be nice to slam on my brakes and not slam into the who just cut me off. So i guess what I am looking for is a happy median between performance and price!
Thanks in advance for you help!

 

I upgraded to some Power Slots rotors and Hawk pads and couldnt be happier.

Improved braking distance, little to no brake dust , def worth every penny.

 

You installed your self?

 

i have good luck with EBC pads and rotors and prices are reasonable

 

PowerSlots are nice for an upgrade, or I've heard Centric has good stock (blank) replacement rotors. I also recommend Hawk pads like IDNC76, and many others on this site swear by Wagner ThermoQuiets. Whichever brand, I'd recommend using semi-metallic pads, not ceramic. Ceramics may give less dust, but they're harder on the rotors.

Between How-To articles on these forums and a Haynes or Chilton manual, you ought to be able to replace the brakes yourself. 2WD fronts are a little more "involved" since you have to mess around with the wheel bearings, but it's still very doable.

Good luck!