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Question about my brakes

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Hey there. I have a 2014 Titan, base model, totally stock except for me adding a tow bar.

I feel like my brakes are pretty weak, compared to the weight of the truck, and this was especially true when I was towing. I'm looking to upgrade the brakes, and was hoping folks might have some suggestions for me. I have two ways I can see going: budget, where I upgrade the pads, and luxury, where I upgrade the rotors to drilled and slotted at the same time I upgrade the pads.

Any tips or advice is appreciated. I'm willing to do just about anything to get nice grippy brakes, as I drive regularly in the mountains.
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The OEMs are ceramic, and maybe that's the problem, like you guys are saying. I'll check out the Power Stops you recommend, Rambob.

I've heard about the warping/cracking of drilled/slotted rotors as well, and that's why I'm nervous to make the upgrade. I guess it doesn't hurt to start at pads, and see what difference it makes. I just don't like the feeling that even empty, this truck will stop when it gets around to it, not when I ask it to. It's the only thing I don't like about it. Well, that and the turning radius . . .
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Thanks for the detailed answer, Nick Name! I'm definitely going to be looking at semi-metallic. What are your thoughts on the O'Reilly pads, if I'm not towing (we just sold our trailer the other day)?
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Fair enough, HRTKD. I'll avoid O'Reilly, and get something name branded.
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I'm having trouble finding some of these parts - Brembo, so on - for the 2014 Titan. Was there a late model change that makes earlier years different?
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Wow. That's an amazing kit, and and *awesome* solution if/when I decide to go whole-hog. Thanks!
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