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What makes the GM rotors better out of curiosity?

Thanks for that info. I never considered getting the GM rotors.

Makes sense to me. Powerstop are also priced similarly but I’ve heard mixed reviews on those. I can’t find a lot of info for the equinox or gm vehicles.

So the rybestos are definitely the better option?

That makes sense. The Akebono Proacts and performance pads also sound good from reviews but are about $20 more per set. Are these better or comparable to the EHT3's?

Replaced the year pads and rotors last fall due to some deep grooves in the rotors at 22k miles. We were told the front pads had about 35% life left and are now at 33k miles, so wanted to plan on replacing them toward the end of the summer.

I've seen a few posts on this site with some people saying Raybestos pads only lasted about 10-15k miles. Are these valid concerns?

The Raybestos pads are actually about half the cost of the Akebonos on Rock Auto if I remember correctly. They are selling a kit of the raybestos E3 pads and coted rotors for about $100 per axel.

Awesome, thanks! I also forgot to include that a family member has a 2018 Equinox that I'll be changing the front brakes on as well. Not sure if recommendations are the same for that one since it's a different generation.

I know different brake brands perform differently on different vehicle manufacturers. I've heard good things about both Rybestos Element and Akebono ultra pads. Also going with coted rotors and not sure if I should go with Powerstop or Rybestos. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Thanks all for your responses! Since I can get the Trico Ultras for $7 and $10 a blade on Rockauto, I'll probably give those a shot.

Hi all, It's time for new wiper blades on my 2018 Chevy Equinox. I've heard things about Bosch Icons but can't find both sizes I need. I'm looking at the Rain X AdventEdge and the Trico Ultra wipers. What are your thoughts on these options? Thanks!

Sorry, I wasn't asking if I should change them myself. I was asking whether it makes sense to change them at all now.

Just replaced rear pads and rotors on my 2018 Equinox as rotors were deeply grooved. Used Akebono pads and Powerstop coted rotors. The front pads have about 35-40% life left. Should I replace them so they match the rear or leave them alone until they start squealing?

I tried this and couldn't get it to work, unless I did something wrong.

I'm not sure, think it uses the caliper.

Rear pads and rotors on RA are only $150. I'm trying to figure out whether I can change them myself because of the electronic parking brake. Can't seem to find a straight answer on that.

Awesome, thank you! No I don't have squealing that I can hear, just very bad looking deep grooves.

Awesome. I just had a pretty huge fight with the dealer trying to get them to replace them under warranty - they wouldn't budge.

Have you been able to figure out what causes the grooves? Stuck caliper?