Originally Posted by mrsilv04
I bought a set of the Raybestos Element EHT3's for my Silverado, and was sorely disappointed.
The backing plates were stamped a smidgen too big, and fit way too tightly in the pad carriers. Unusable.
It is a shame that their quality control department seems to be non-existent.
Bought a set of pads from Advance (like what had been on it), and they fit fine. Live and learn.
I've installed about 2 dozen sets so far and haven't had any issues, but it's not uncommon for pads to need trimmed on the ears in my experience. Nothing a file or sanding disc can't fix in a few minutes.
I've posted at length about them in the past. Highlights, excellent pedal feel, lower dust than OR and even Akebono ACT pads, significantly better bite and feel compared to the Akebono pads in a back to back comparison, as long or longer lasting than OE friction, quiet. They're my go to pad for all brake jobs unless it's a budget pad slam or the customer insists on OE. Budget pad slams, lease returns etc gets whatever Rock Auto has the absolute cheapest, they're generally very dusty, sometimes noisy, but seem to still give good service life.