Hello FTE members,

I've got an 04 F150 FX4. The brakes started squeaking very early into my new truck purchase.

At first the dealership didn't want to do anything, however when I complained more they agreed to deglaze the pads and rotors.

Well, we know how this story goes....the squeak is back.

I think this problem will always occur with OEM pads, because they have a metal jacket on them.

What solutions have you guys come up with??? Different pads?? Ceramic pads?? Sintered pads??

I also think the dealership should put the new pads on for free and give me the cost of the old ones towards something aftermarket.

Squeakin' F150,
Kyle

 

At first, the dealer turned my rotors for this. They were slighltly warped but you couldn't feel it through the brake pedal. The squeak was gone then after 1k the rotors were really warped because they turned them down to min spec so they replaced them with the newer harder rotors and no squeak and hardly any brake dust. There is a tsb out there somewhere for this.

 

What is a tsb and where is it?

I have approx. 5,500 on my truck. So you think it's the rotors and not the pads at fault??

Kyle

 

Kyle,

This should help you out. It came from a tech on another site. My dealer used this tsb to solve my issue.

From Ford's internal website

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TSB
05-5-2 FRONT END SHUDDER/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/18/2004

Publication Date: February 25, 2005

FORD: 2004-2005 F-150


This article supersedes TSB 04-26-11 to update the service action.

ISSUE:
Some 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles built before 11/18/2004 may exhibit a shudder/vibration from the front brakes when braking.

ACTION:
Replace the front rotors. On vehicles built prior to 8/20/2003 also replace the rack and pinion. Refer to Workshop Manual Sections 206-03 and 211-02.


PART NUMBER PART NAME
5L3Z-1102-AA Rotor (4x2 6-Lug)
5L3Z-1102-BA Rotor (4x2 7-Lug)
5L3Z-1125-AA Rotor (4x4 6-Lug)
5L3Z-1125-BA Rotor (4x4 7-Lug)
5L3Z-3504-EA Steering Gear (Super Cab/Crew 4x2)
5L3Z-3504-FA Steering Gear (Super Cab/Crew 4x4)
5L3Z-3504-GA Steering Gear (Regular Cab 4x2)
5L3Z-3504-HA Steering Gear (Regular Cab 4x4)


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050502A 2004-2005 F-150 4x2 Replace Front Brake Rotors (Includes Time To Check Vehicle Build Date) (Do Not Use With 2001B5T, 2001B5F, 3504A) 0.7 Hr.
050502A 2004-2005 F-150 4x4 Replace Front Brake Rotors (Includes Time To Check Vehicle Build Date) (Do Not Use With 2001B5T, 2001B5F, 3504A) 0.6 Hr.
050502B 2004-2005 F-150 4x2 Replace Front Brake Rotors, And Rack And Pinion (Includes Time To Check Vehicle Build Date) (Do Not Use With 2001B5T, 2001B5F, 3504A) 1.7 Hrs.
050502B 2004-2005 F-150 4x4 Replace Front Brake Rotors, And Rack And Pinion (Includes Time To Check Vehicle Build Date) (Do Not Use With 2001B5T, 2001B5F, 3504A) 1.8 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
1102 91

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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

 

I have the same problem on my 04, 6 mos ago they degalzed everything, squeal went away for about two days, the next oil change then they replaced the front pads under warranty, that lasted about a month before they started up again.
Two weeks ago they replaced both front rotors under warranty, the squeal came back after a week, my next move will be after market brake pads.
Someone had mentioned Porterfield on this site, I think I will give them a try
Good Luck!