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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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warped rotors replacement

I have a 2001 ford F150 crew cab with a 5.4. Does anyone here also go thru front breaks rotors? I need to have them turned or replaced due to them getting warped every 6 to 8 months. I do pull a travel trailer from time to time with a GW of 5600lbs but most of the time it's just around town. I guess what Im asking is there a better rotor/pad combination then to ones I get from the local parts store?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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I use rotor pros rotors for heavy pulling/towning and have not had 1 problem out of them. I would highly recommend replacing all 4 rotors front and rear with the standard crossdrilled and slotted style rotors. Mine cost me 340 for front and rear rotors w/ ceramic pads, i would asume yours would cost the same.. www.rotorpros.net
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Slotted rotors have eliminated warpage in the vehicles I've used them in. With that said, I installed a set of the frozen slotted rotors and have had no problem with them at all on my truck.
 
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Old May 25, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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slots help disperse the brake pad gas and the drilled porton of the rotor helps cool the rotor
 
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i have StopTech drilled and slotted rotors with Hawk HD pads. truck stops on a dime!! i HIGHLY recommend it.
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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I also recommend that. Slotted rotors are resistant to warping, and combined with a good pad, they improve your stopping a lot.
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert 2006
I have a 2001 ford F150 crew cab with a 5.4. Does anyone here also go thru front breaks rotors? I need to have them turned or replaced due to them getting warped every 6 to 8 months. I do pull a travel trailer from time to time with a GW of 5600lbs but most of the time it's just around town. I guess what Im asking is there a better rotor/pad combination then to ones I get from the local parts store?fficeffice" /><o>></o>>
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What brands were they? Pricewise, high end, mid, or low end? I would like to know what to avoid.
 
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