[Lew Silverman]

I've been using the EBC 4000-series "Yellow Stuff" pads on my 1988 Suburban for a few years and have been very satisfied with their performance, compared with the standard OEM pads. They do dust more than the semi-metallic compound I was using, but after installing a dually-kit and experiencing some serious (and scary) brake-fade, I needed better front brakes. As Alan mentioned, you do have other options, which unfortunately aren't available for my truck. The D52 pads are the same ones fitted to almost every GM intermediate for the last 30 years, and no one has an upgraded caliper either. I did find a set of drilled-and-slotted rotors at Rockauto.com which should help a little.
Good luck with your project!