Metallic Brake Pads & HD Oil Filter. March 24, 2021, 02:19:21 pm Rock Auto periodically sends an overstock sale notice. One item this time caught my attention: metallic brake pads (link to specific product, below). I wonder what the mechanics out there think about using metallic pads on our E-450 MB?Similarly, Bosch, heavy duty oil filters are available at a substantial discount. I’ve always used Motorcraft. Thoughts?Thanks,WarrenMore Information for RAYBESTOS PGD1330MMore Information for BOSCH D3410
Re: Metallic Brake Pads & HD Oil Filter. Reply #1 – March 24, 2021, 03:37:00 pm This brake pad composition comparison/explanation is interesting (Well, to me and maybe to a few others.... ).Ceramic vs. Semi-Metallic Brake Pads: How They Work and What They're Made of
Re: Metallic Brake Pads & HD Oil Filter. Reply #2 – March 25, 2021, 12:53:48 pm If you like the performance of your LD, consider staying with the stock Ford disc brake pads. You need a pad formulated for the heavy loads an RV carries, IMO, Ford did a good job of picking the right material formulation. Brakes are an area where going low-buck out can be deadlyThe Bosch filters are a good choice.Larry