Brake purchase advice

[word2u]

I am wanting to upgrade all my brakes (4 wheel disk)on my 99 Contour SE...

I put ceramic pads on the front a few years ago, and now they are squealing like a pig when i drive. I also need to replace my rt rear caliper...so I am doing a total overhaul...

What brand names should I look into?

What brand names should I stay away from?

I want to get decent parts, for I am not into getting cheap junk parts that only last a year or two...

Also, should I purchase locally (autozone/NAPA etc) or internet?

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!

Drew
99 Contour SE

 

[tigerbalm]

i bought both rear calipers from advanced auto a couple years ago. They supplied me rebuilt ford calipers too. As far as pads the BAT package is a good deal, but i'm running ebc red stuff on the fronts right now.

 

[word2u]

Thanks...and I presume that you are happy with the calipers.

What about rotors? Should I go with BAT on these?

Thinking about NAPA brake stuff...any thoughts on these from anyone?

 

[blackzilla]

napa stuff is alright better then autozone obviously but not as good as BAT's stuff, just stick with them and you should be fine, as far as the calipers go I would just get them from napa if BAT doesn't sell them.

 

[tigerbalm]

Thanks...and I presume that you are happy with the calipers.

What about rotors? Should I go with BAT on these?

Thinking about NAPA brake stuff...any thoughts on these from anyone?

yeah i've been pretty happy with the calipers. They have survived 2 trips to the dragon on US 129. I would probably buy rotors from BAT as well.