Brake Rotors
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Brake Rotors
I need new front brake rotors. Does anyone have experience with the Advance Auto Wearever rotors or should I just stick with the NAPA rotors. I can get the Advance Auto rotors for $79 and the NAPA for $99.
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Here is my take on brakes componets for our Super Duties.
My original factory pads and rotors have taken me thus far to 90k miles and still have lots of Life on them. I will replace mine with Factory Parts when the time comes.
My original factory pads and rotors have taken me thus far to 90k miles and still have lots of Life on them. I will replace mine with Factory Parts when the time comes.
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I have to agree with this,especially with the multitude of aftermarket brakes out there that claim to be the end all/be all for brakes.
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While different brake pads can make big difference in performance, I have never seen big difference in the rotors. They are all made with steel. 
I never hesitated to buy aftermarket (Chinese) rotors even for my Mercedes.
I never hesitated to buy aftermarket (Chinese) rotors even for my Mercedes.
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maybe a trip to the junkyard to get some factory one, so who makes the factory ones for ford? might be good info to know then you could buy that brand.
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Check out rock auto. They have many different brands including Motorcraft. Some Motorcraft rotors are around $91.00.
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Thanks for the responses. I found some oem rotors at a Ford dealer close to me for just over $100 and I think that is the route I will take. I bought the truck used and the original owner must have draged the brakes a lot. Sixty thousand miles and all four corners are toast. The left front caliper must have been hanging up because that one got down to the rotor. But new brakes is still cheaper than buying the truck new.
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No it was each. It was a chore change the brakes on this vehicle. All the bleeder screws were nearly siezed. I need to rebuild the front left caliper. The rubber boots around the pistons are shot. But the new hawk pads work great. I am pleased with the performance of the new brakes.
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I would replace that caliper right away if it is bad. It will end up sticking and possibly wrecking your new brake job. If just the boots are bad, buy the new caliper pin kit that comes with the boots and new pins. VERY important to properly lube the pins in these calipers.
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I would replace that caliper right away if it is bad. It will end up sticking and possibly wrecking your new brake job. If just the boots are bad, buy the new caliper pin kit that comes with the boots and new pins. VERY important to properly lube the pins in these calipers.
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$50 for a new caliper? Was there a special discount or something, that is one heck of a deal.
I've run the Napa rotors and have been able to return them for warping later on as an even swap under their warranty. I don't think you can go wrong with them. Are their better rotors out there, of course but the Napa brand will do the job all the same.
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No that is there price everyday price. Mine is an '01 F250 V10 4wd. t is a reman but it is still warranteed.
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Unloaded Brake Caliper
Part Number: 18B4791
Line: A1
•Friction Choice
•Limited Lifetime Warranty
•Remanufactured
•With Installation Hardware
•Front Left
•Oe Phenolic Piston
•Supplied With Mounting Bracket
Online:
Not Sold Online
Store:
Call Store Usually Available in 24 Hours
Find store with item Add to Wish List
Price $49.99 Each
Plus Core - $50.00