I've read some of the posts about what brand of rotor and pad.... I've done some looking online at Napa, Autozone, O'Reilly, and Advance....either I'm missing something, or they don't seem to carry Raybestos or Bendix....(at least that will fit the front of a 99 Blazer 4WD).
Does anyone here know of a local shop in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina that would have Professional grade Raybestos or Bendix rotors in stock? I've read that Napa are made by Raybestos, but I honestly hate to go to Napa - they have 5 price lists and their prices to the general public are IMO too high.

I want professional grade, 24,000 mile minimum warranty, and minumum dust. Oh yeah, I almost forgot - I also want to be able to stop on occasion

I found these on RockAuto:Both have a 3-yr/36,000 mile warranty. Is there really that much of a difference between the two? Does the Heavy Duty product really stand up to the hype?

I think I've settled on the Raybestos Advanced Technology High Performance pads - they have a 36mo/36,000 mile warranty compared to the Bendix High Performance which is only 12mo/12,000 mile:


High Performance/Heavy DutySide note - I also found these Bendix rotors, but was disappointed to see that both have a 12m/12,000 mile warranty:Thanks,

Jonboy
1999 LS 4WD
182,000

 

I did the brakes last spring on my 2000 Blazer 4x4 and went with the Raybestos Advanced Tech. pads and rotors all around and they work well.

Front Pads - ATD726C / Rotors 56694
Rear Pads - ATD729C / Rotors 56707

I think you'll be satisfied going that route.

 

Thanks LRV31!

In checking the parts....on one site 56694 is listed as being for my 99 Blazer, and on another it isn't....56725 is listed instead....this will require some followup, but thanks for sharing your experience.

Jonboy
1999 LS 4x4
182,000 as of March 2012

 

Well.. you have to read closely. Rockauto has a part lookup search feature. From the OD listed 56725 is a rear rotor

BTW: this site is SUPPOSED to be information sharing.

Dont waffle.. NAME NAMES. If Rockauto says one thing and Amazon says another, who are YOU going to believe???? Hmmm?

Just remember that Rockauto does you a favor... When you see 'Service' or 'Economy' that means that the 'part works for the designed purpose'.

I went with the Raybestos 56694 and pro grade Ceramic pads. I expect that level ceramic may be a 'combo' of some kind. A little more dust than I expected but work well both in my Brava and Tbird.
They brake very well.
Good rotors are the key.

 

Raybestos 56725 Is The Advanced Tech. Rear Rotor For A Two-Wheel Drive Blazer.