I have two old '93 and '94 Ford F150's, both have a whopping 403,000 miles on one and close to 300,000 on the other. So yes, I have tried many different brake pads over the years. I have to say that Wagner Harsh Duty seems to be the best. I drive about 70,000 miles on one set of pads. does not creak much on the dust. Under heavy braking, like these pads, they are amazing. When pushed lightly into the gap these pads are not real grips, but as you apply more force they bite harder and harder with